To add to Belairbrian's post. 3D printing isn't something that you jump right into. It does take a bit of studying and trial and error. Same goes for the machines. I run a heavily modified Ender3 pro and am more often than not frustrated by it. I still have alot to learn myself. You can also use TinkerCad (it's an online designer) that is very user friendly and thereby limited. Fusion 360 is the way to go but a steep learning curve. There are plenty of videos on how to get started with 360, like Product Design Online (the YT channel). I also watch Teaching Tech, Makers Muse, CHEP & The Edge of Tech. They are all great channels for both beginners & seriously advanced users. The best thing you can do is decide how much money you want to spend on a printer (don't forget incidentals like filament) and then make your choices from there. Best of luck!

PS there are websites such as Thingaverse, GrabCAD and Cults 3D that have designs already made that you only have to download the files, slice them and then print them. Some files are free, others the designer asks a fee ranging from $1.00 and up

 

I bought an Ender 3 Pro for my 11 year old this year. He LOVES it. Super easy to use and fairly inexpensive. You need to buy the Ender 3 Pro, a spool of PLA (easiest material to start with), download CURA (https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura), and find what you want to print on https://www.thingiverse.com/. There is a learning curve but there is so much info online it is insane. If you want to create your own printable items you can use Fusion 360 https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/personal. It is free.

My brother prints a lot and was super impressed with the Ender 3 pro at how well it prints for such little money. Do yourself a favor and go onto Reddit and join the ender subreddit along with the fixmyprint subreddit. This video will tell you how to put it all together

 

I probably should have said the Geeetech A10M is an ender3 clone with the dual filament extruder.

I have moved from PLA to PLA+ or PLA pro filaments. They flow really well and great layer adhesion. Really like eSun PLA+
I just started printing with the wood filaments and was really surprised with the spanning it could do. I was able to print a square tunnel with a span of 30mm unsupported.

 

Are there any techinical drawings for the C4? Would love some of the side louvers so I could model it up and redesign it a bit, and attempt to print it out in pieces.

 

So not exclusively for a C4 but I printed an adapter for the gen1 optispark to put a proper suction on it. I have mine under warranty from autozone so they are free to replace for life but at the risk of having to do it. Well its been 5 years and I decided to take the version of this I did on my last and apply it to the replacement with an improvement. The requirement is to drill out the three vent holes with a 5/32 drill bit. Ho slowly and it will draw it self. Next print this at 100% with petg and glue it in place.

 

Would anyone with a 3D printer be able to print the electrical connector that attaches to the front of the wiper control cover on my 88'?
It got destroyed and I can't find another one anywhere. Here's the where it plugs into:

I'm happy to pay for your time and materials. PM me if anyone is able to do this.

 

It could be printed, but a good sample would be needed to disassemble for the internal measurements.

I think there are several of the pigtails on Ebay under GM par number 12073639. Range from under $20 used to over $140 new.

 

Unfortunatley, GM part 12073639 is NOT the correct connector. I don't know what the correct part number is but its an odd shaped connector with 3 wires going into it. In my picture above you will note the shape of the connector is different. As best I can tell GM switched connector styles on the wiper control cover sometime in 88' and then again around 92'. This style is NOT reproduced and I haven't been able to find it new or used anywhere.

I don't have the original connector because they fellow that did my LS swap crushed it when doing the swap. (he did a great job otherwise).

 

I was only able to find one picture online but this is what I need:

that 3 wire connector fits into this slot on the wiper control cover:

The connector is NOT: GM part #12073639

It is different, If anyone can 3D print it please let me know, i'm happy to pay for your time and materials or if you have a lead on a used one that works too.

 

Without one to take measurements from we can't model one to print. With that being said it is very common for GM to change part numbers.

 

Sadly I don't have an original connector, the guy who did my LS engine swap crushed it, so all I have is bare wires where the connector should be. If anyone with a connector like that can take measurements it would be greatly appreciated.

 

Are you sure that is an OEM motor cover. It looks like one that was made as an aftermarket replacement that came with a pigtail. Took a look at some of the parts sellers but they all show it discontinued.

 

It is a reproduction from corvette central, however I am 100% sure the slot for the connector was the same as the OEM one I replaced. Also it did not come with a pigtail, the stock one plugged into it. It was replaced prior to the motor swap. From what I have found this style of connector was only used for a short time.

 

Instead, how about you take detailed (I mean using a digital caliper in mm.) measurements of the cavity where this connector plugs into.

Outside, inside, from one side (preferably the bottom then the side) to the pins. The thickness of the pins, from the side opposite that crook, how big that is, etc.

With those dimensions we could probably figure out a connector to fit that.

 

That sounds like a really good idea. Next time i'm out in the shop i'll take some detailed measurents of the slot as best I can.

Thank you.

 

Or he can send me the cover and ill reverse engineer it.

 

That might be an option as well. I think I might even still have the original cover that quit working let me see if I can find it.

 

I was reading the news and an add for these guys popped up.
They claim if they don't have it they will find it.
https://connectorexperts.com/

 

Thanks for passing that along, I didn't see anything on their website but i'm going to try calling them and see what they say.

 

Lots of great advice above, and I am now looking for the right timing to further clutter my work area with a 3D printer! How cool.
But to solve your challenge, I would look at this a bit differently from my EE perspective:.... Just solder the wires on those terminals! Who needs a plug?
Or, being a bit less crude, at an auto parts store you can likely find the right slip-on connectors to each terminal (looks like you have two or three different sizes) and solder those connectors onto the wires, then slip 'em on - done!... The connector person reference link above has an entire section called "terminals" - looks like they'll have these if the local parts place doesn't..
As to "filling the void" - the open area between all the wires - IMHO - fairly optional if soldered, and if the slip-on connectors are tight as well.. Else you can look for what others smarter than me on this thread can recommend, some non-conductive rubbery compound you can shove in there, perhaps it would even harden.
That's my 2cents.. not really elegant but functional..
Want elegant? - YOU BECOME THE 3D printer see below for another old-school approach.
Take that wiper assembly off so you can look down into the connectors from above. Use it to make a mold of what you need I'll put a link below to instructions. This way you pour goop in there - it hardens you take the rubbery hardened plug out - and if you are lucky you can cut holes in it for your connectors and you'll feel good that all the space is taken up... or you take that plug and use it as a master to make a mold that you pour harder plastic like liquid in - that hardens and now you have a hard plug that you can drill three holes in and cut the slots for your connectors.
I hope this helps.. if you are in the Clearwater FL area - come on over we can have fun with this..
I found these two links below using google search for "modeling how to make a mold" found the smooth-on company and polytek company
https://www.smooth-on.com/applications/model-making/
https://www.polytek.com/application/model-making