Late model washer pump

[bean]

Who has updated theirs and what did you use?

[Coley]

I just used a standard 12 volt washer pump from a local auto parts store...about $15 maybe. It wires to one of the back (blue?) terminals on the same washer pump switch...you might have to test a bit to find out which one provides a 'touch' signal when you push the wiper/washer button in.
I can't recall if I mounted it up high under the dash or 'hid it' somewhat under the hood.
Regardless....way better washing unit than the original driven off the wipers. I've never had those work long...or well.
All Good
Coley

[bean]

Some time ago I saw someone post where they had used the pump and bottle from a later model van/truck. Any help is appreciated.

[Coley]

Well, I re-used all of the original reservoir and lines....and I simply redirected the pump source to them/vice versa.
You could probably use any number of newer electric pumps.

All Good
Coley

[landy]

Similar to what Coley did. I purchased a 12v pump from auto parts store, or maybe LMC and mounted it next to washer fluid reservoir. Ran power wire to original switch on dash and rerouted washer hoses. Pushing switch activates spray.

There's a write-up on it (not from me) on this subforum or the 1967-72 Blazer forum.

It works great and is way easier than trying to replace the factory pump set-up.

[In The Ten Ring]

VERY TIMELY QUESTION!

I am in the middle of this same project. I bought a Trico (I think) washer pump from O'Reilly's Auto Parts and I decided (after much thought) to mount it to the forward side of the original washer fluid bottle bracket. *This pump is kept on stock by the store, I am sure each auto parts store has one for sale.

I traced out a template from paper and a notebook cover and cut it out of 1/8" aluminum yesterday with my Dremel tool's cutting disks. I just now cleaned the old reflective tape and adhesive from the piece (I guess it was a sign in years past).

I'm going to mount it with some small bolts and run the wires under the washer bottle bracket, over the inner fender, and patch into the original wiring for the squirter. I am going to run the hose from the pump through the outer fender (the outer fender opening is right there) and into the two squirters.

I wish I had pics for you. The pump cost about $15.00 and saved me a trip to the junkyard looking for the same thing in Lord knows what condition.

*To make room for the bolt heads I am going to space this piece off of the bottle bracket with a couple of washers.

[truckster]

I used a pump and reservoir from an S-10. I wired it into the stock switch. It works fantastic.

[bean]

Do you have any pics of it or the wiring? Thanks

[truckster]

I'll have to rummage through my old computer. I'll have the Blazer here at the house later this week, and I could take a picture then. I made a small harness so I could leave the original wiring intact.