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MG MGA - Lucas DR3A wiper motor

Will the DR3A motor fit in place of the DR2? It looks the same, and is it the 2 speed version, as it was installed in early MGB's? There appears to be additional wiring, but I have seen earlier threads in regard to this.
Gary Lock

I can provide the wiring diagram for fitting a two speed B motor in the same place as that for the original motor. You need a different switch but it is a BIG improvement over an original motor (which is pathetic at keeping teh screen dry in any more than a shower)
dominic clancy

Gary,
I have fitted a DR3A, fits and works as the DR2.
Dave

Dominic, Can you e-mail information on this. I presume a headlight switch is used, one position for slow and one for high.

Gary, does the motor work the same and at the same speed, or is the slow speed still better than a DR2 and fast speed clears the window in heavy rains?
JEFF BECKER

It's a B wiper switch ( the A headlight switch does not have the correct switching behaviour). I have mine mounted under the dash, as the normal spot is occupied by a Judson boost gauge. I'll dig out the diagram and mail it, though I think Les has it on his page.
dominic clancy

The DR3A is 2 speed or not? Dominic, I think I have your wiring instructions from an earlier thread..at the moment, I just want to know if its a 2 speed.
Gary Lock

Can anyone confirm if the DR3A is a 2 speed motor?
Gary Lock

This thread was discussed between 15/01/2006 and 17/01/2006

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