Marcel67 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I'm looking for new left and right front wind shield for a mack mh year 1993. Also is there conversion kit for the wiper from air to electric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHfred Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Fill out your location on your profile-the USA is a big place. Here in VA you can get them for about $250 installed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 There is unfortunately no conversion from air to electric wipers for an "MH"The Sprague wiper motors in my opinion are absolute garbage, Trico motors were much better.These things used to give me fits, they would quit in Ky., S.C., Fl. wherever! Keep your fingers crossed that there was a Mack dealer nearby, that they had the parts and if they did, they could work on it right away.After all that criteria was met be assured that you were gonna get bent way over and not even get a lip lock!I finally out of desperation did manage to convert one of our "MH"'s over to an electric motor for the drivers side.This is only one you could convert, of course it's the only one you really need anyway!I looked into converting the one on the passenger side but that was totally impossible with the H.V.A.C. ductwork!If you ask me how I did it I'm not going to be able to tell you exactly how I did it, it was too long ago, and we don't own the truck anymore, but the truck is still around.For the conversion I started with an electric motor for the left side an "MR" but believe me, with no exaggeration,it was quite involved!!!!!!The thing worked great, very quiet, and with the electric motor was able to have an intermittent delay in it, something you can't have with air.The main thing about it is it kept working, one less thing to worry about when the phone rang at 2 o'clock in the morning and it was raining and the truck was in Va. loaded headed north!!It also made the wiper arms and blades last longer because they didn't bang with the electric motor.Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 There is unfortunately no conversion from air to electric wipers for an "MH"The Spraque wiper motors in my opinion are absolute garbage, Trico motors were much better.It also made the wiper arms and blades last longer because they didn't bang with the electric motor.RonRon,And I thought the "bang" was something wrong...guess not. Is there an adjustment for the sweep? My driver's side hits the outside window rubber.Are the Trico motors a direct replacement? Are they available, P/N? Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 KenThe Trico motors were the first ones used in an "MH", small half round shaped castings like the last ones used in an "F" model.They went to the Sprague motors after Trico went out of the air wiper motor business.There is no adjustment to the sweep of the motor other than buying another motor (higher than elephant ass if they're even still available,which I doubt)There was a rubber snubber located on the plastic mounting plate between the two arms that I think was to eliminate some of the bang, this might also cause the arm to have a little excess sweep if it is missing.You can also remove the arm and reinstall it closer to the center windshield post to try to eliminate it hitting the outside edge of the windshield rubber while in operation.Just for curiosity sake, Ken, how many times have you had to repair the windshield washer hoses where they wrap around the motors. With a fleet of "MH"'s you could make a career out of keeping them working without washer fluid spraying out all over the place!!Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 KenJust for curiosity sake, Ken, how many times have you had to repair the windshield washer hoses where they wrap around the motors. With a fleet of "MH"'s you could make a career out of keeping them working without washer fluid spraying out all over the place!!RonRon - zero.....the tube is off the driver's side. I just hope I don't need to use the washer. I replaced the snubber on the passenger side, driver side next. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Wipers/motors were a problem on my MH almost from new! i don't know how many times i put the washer tube back on,and how many other vehicles (and pedestrians) got "peed" on when i used the washer!....................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHfred Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Ron - zero.....the tube is off the driver's side. I just hope I don't need to use the washer. I replaced the snubber on the passenger side, driver side next.Ken, did the dealer have the snubber? I put some rubber washers on mine but I will buy the snubber if it is available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 Thanks for all our help. I bringing the truck to back to Florida where Imgoing to use it to haul our equipment. And it's my hobby truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 I have a new drivers side tinted windshield up in the shop that I bought for the 92 MH I had but never got it put in. (519)-999-4706 if your interested. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Ken, did the dealer have the snubber? I put some rubber washers on mine but I will buy the snubber if it is available.I don't think it is available. I found mine on fleabay (searched for Sprague). Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 I'm looking for new left and right front wind shield for a mack mh year 1993. Also is there conversion kit for the wiper from air to electricYour dealer can't/won't sell you the windshields? (9QT517M and 9QT518M) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 Thanks for all the info, yes I'm going to see what the dealer quotes me for new ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 Is the dealer still making you buy 2 of each? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Is the dealer still making you buy 2 of each?Best way to find out is to call the dealer and get the price and minimum quantity. Considering the cost and size of a windshield, I doubt you will need to by 2 of each. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 I will give a try Monday . Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 Well just spoke with Nextran in Miami and told me i need to buy for windows in a crate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 Price $140,00 each x 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 at least you can get them,try ordering a F or G model windshield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rover Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Agree with MHFred, Safelite, Binswanger, or Pilkington Classics should have the glass. Post back if you need help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 If any could help source me just one of each that would be great. I'm not planin gbto start apart department LOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rover Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I'm on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Well just spoke with Nextran in Miami and told me i need to buy four windows in a crate.If the Mack dealer is absurdly trying to force you to buy the entire package (crate) quantity of four windshields when you of course only need one, then you need to call Volvo customer satisfaction (I mean Mack, er, whatever) at +1 (866) 298-6586 and complain. I suspect they can help you purchase just one.What kind of dealer would make a customer buy 4 right and 4 left windshields in order to get one of each? Volvo's Mack district parts rep condones this activity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 Could you get methe contact info for pilkington classics. Today to confirmed I need to buy from the Mack dealer 4 left and 4 right windows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 Thanks kscarbel will give hem a call tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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