Wiper motor problem

[Stahler]

I am not an expert when it comes to electrical systems. Today I switched on the wipers and after an inch or two they stopped moving. The wiper motor got very hot over the following few minutes, so I disconnected all five wires I found on the motor.

Any suggestions what caused the problem and how I can solve it? Car is from 1968 and the motor seems to be original, so I don't really want to replace it.

Thx Peter

[strictly]

probally an internal electrical short on the motor, more than likely you will have to replace it or repair it, but check your spindles aren't seized. Bit of a twat removing the wiper motor, there is a hidden nut behind the speedometer/odometer to a strap on the motor, so you'll need to pull the odometer out to see it

I don't think originality matters with regard things like a wiper motor, it my opinion "originality" is more about original engine, original interior, or original paint colour, etc.

If you need a wiper motor get it replaced or rewound or etc, it dosent matter if its still the same one from 68. That's hardly a selling point!