Wiper Motor decode

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  1. BYoung

    BYoung Stage me

    Can anyone break down the code on this wiper motor?

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    BYoung, Dec 29, 2020
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  2. mrolds69

    mrolds69 "The Cure"

    Brian, I think it's March 13, 1971
     
    mrolds69, Dec 29, 2020
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  3. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    72 1 = 72nd day of 1971. Or March 13th, 1971.

    As for the other number/letter, I can only assume it pertains to shift, etc..
     
    Brett Slater, Dec 29, 2020
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  4. BYoung

    BYoung Stage me

    Perfect! Thanks guys.
     
    BYoung, Dec 29, 2020
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  5. 72 goat herder

    72 goat herder Well-Known Member

    I believe the 5044756 is the GM Part number. Quite common motor for cars with recessed wipers. Most, if not all GM lines used this motor.

    72=day of Year Manufactured.
    1=Year Manufactured, 1971
    4B=Delco internal plant code for quality control, probably plant/line/shift.
     
    72 goat herder, Dec 29, 2020
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  6. 72 goat herder

    72 goat herder Well-Known Member

    You guys type fast!!!!
     
    72 goat herder, Dec 29, 2020
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