66 barracuda variable speed wiper question

Here is a quick update:

I ended up finishing up early today and decided to work on the Barracuda since it was 40degrees out and not raining (Heat wave here in CT lately)
I ran thru all the diagnostics in the service manual and the help from people on this board. The reason for the circuit breaker popping off was not from a bad switch or wiper motor. It turns out the spring must be weak in the switch for the electric washer pump so when I was turning on the switch the washer was engaging and the pump I just put in this time last year is junk! It is locked up and seized (only used washer solvent that was not diluted) It must had been the issue for a while now. If the switch can be rebuilt I will have it done next winter but for now I am going to be gentle and actually pull it out as I am turning the wipers on. What a fluke!

Still trying to figure out the reverse lights coming on when the circuit breaker pops open. I am going to wire the reverse circuit directly to a aux circuit breaker rated for 2@ #98lite bulbs. My calculations are a 7amp breaker should be correct. I ran thru the whole reverse light system today and it all tested good.

I will keep this going with updates as long as it is doing anyone good.
Thanks again for the help,
Joe