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markthegrea · 05-27-2017, 11:49 AM

New to this forum. I have a 1969 Chevy C-20 that I am restoring.

Can someone tell me how many hoses go into the firewall for the washer? I have two: one to the tank and one to the drivers squirter.

Should there be another one? The passenger side is hanging limp. Does it connect inside the firewall or is there a "T" in the engine compartment?

**RodnRudy** · 05-27-2017, 12:31 PM

There are three hoses going through the grommet on the fire wall left of the brake bracket, the large one goes to the washer pump from the washer tank, the other two go from the washer pump through grommets and under the cowl panel to the squirters. Pics should help.

**HO455** · 05-27-2017, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RodnRudy

There are three hoses going through the grommet on the fire wall left of the brake bracket, the large one goes to the washer pump from the washer tank, the other two go from the washer pump through grommets and under the cowl panel to the squirters. Pics should help.

Nice clean looking fire dude!

markthegrea · 05-28-2017, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RodnRudy

There are three hoses going through the grommet on the fire wall left of the brake bracket, the large one goes to the washer pump from the washer tank, the other two go from the washer pump through grommets and under the cowl panel to the squirters. Pics should help.

Awesome. Just what I needed. The previous owner of my truck put the choke cable through the WW grommet. A bit confusing.

So I fixed all this up and the washer pump doesn't fire up. It looks like there is a big piece of plastic over it and the wiper motor.

How hard is it to get all that apart? I found a 'fix' kit for $10 at LMC. Would that fix it or should I buy the new one? Your thoughts?

**HO455** · 05-28-2017, 11:40 PM

There is an early style and a later style. My 67 had the early style and no parts are available for it. I do not know when the change over occurred, but the later style is readily available at most parts houses. The early style has one big diaphragm inside as shown in the photo. The later version has some smaller check valves. I ended up converting to a separate pump style. If you want to convert to the separate style my WMD thread has more information.
Good luck.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 05-29-2017, 01:25 AM

I believe the hose to the bottle is 7/32" ID, & the hoses from the bottle are 5/32". Sure like to know where to score ribbed hoses similar the originals. Somebody produces them, but they cut em for Corvettes and such, so they're not long enough.

markthegrea · 05-29-2017, 07:21 AM

I didn't even hear the motor buzzing. Could it still be ok?

How involved is it to take off the bezels and such to get it out?

05-27-2017, 11:49 AM	#1
markthegrea Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Illinois Posts: 3	Windshield washer hoses New to this forum. I have a 1969 Chevy C-20 that I am restoring. Can someone tell me how many hoses go into the firewall for the washer? I have two: one to the tank and one to the drivers squirter. Should there be another one? The passenger side is hanging limp. Does it connect inside the firewall or is there a "T" in the engine compartment?

05-27-2017, 12:31 PM	#2
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 931	Re: Windshield washer hoses There are three hoses going through the grommet on the fire wall left of the brake bracket, the large one goes to the washer pump from the washer tank, the other two go from the washer pump through grommets and under the cowl panel to the squirters. Pics should help. Attached Images __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

05-28-2017, 11:40 PM	#5
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,274	Re: Windshield washer hoses There is an early style and a later style. My 67 had the early style and no parts are available for it. I do not know when the change over occurred, but the later style is readily available at most parts houses. The early style has one big diaphragm inside as shown in the photo. The later version has some smaller check valves. I ended up converting to a separate pump style. If you want to convert to the separate style my WMD thread has more information. Good luck. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

05-29-2017, 01:25 AM	#6
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,291	Re: Windshield washer hoses I believe the hose to the bottle is 7/32" ID, & the hoses from the bottle are 5/32". Sure like to know where to score ribbed hoses similar the originals. Somebody produces them, but they cut em for Corvettes and such, so they're not long enough. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

05-29-2017, 07:21 AM	#7
markthegrea Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Illinois Posts: 3	Re: Windshield washer hoses I didn't even hear the motor buzzing. Could it still be ok? How involved is it to take off the bezels and such to get it out?



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