Washer Jug Cleaning

[TBONE1964]

Has anyone found a good way to clean there washer jug? Mine is in nice shape but is yellow/stained from age.

I have heard that bleach works but not sure.

There are some NOS ones on eBay but I have been outbid 4 times and I refuse to pay more than $30.00 for one.

Any advise is appreciated.

[1972SUPERSB]

I bought a brand new one on gmpartsdirect.com for like $8 then add shipping. I received it yesterday so haven't seem it yet. I will post a pick when I get home tonight.
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[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by 1972SUPERSB

I bought a brand new one on gmpartsdirect.com for like $8 then add shipping. I received it yesterday so haven't seem it yet. I will post a pick when I get home tonight.
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I went to the sight but could not find it. Can you provide the part number when you have time.

Thank you,
Tom

[1972SUPERSB]

Originally Posted by TBONE1964

I went to the sight but could not find it. Can you provide the part number when you have time.

Thank you,
Tom

Part # 3840083 go to site and do a search. Should come right up.
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[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by 1972SUPERSB

Part # 3840083 go to site and do a search. Should come right up.
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Thank you very much. Found it and ordered it. I actually ordered two. My 64 uses the same one.

I appreciate the information.

[1972SUPERSB]

Originally Posted by TBONE1964

Thank you very much. Found it and ordered it. I actually ordered two. My 64 uses the same one.

I appreciate the information.

Sure no problem
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[snj8198]

I've never tried cleaning the washer jar but other yellowed plastics came out fairly decent using this recipe.

Pull the jar out and pour in 8oz or so of lemon juice, a fist full of salt, and some small cube icecubes. Shake the jar and swirl the mix til your arms get tired. Repeat a couple times. Theory here is the citrus will chemicaly break down the stains, the salt acts as a sand paper, and the cubes are an agitant.

let us know how it turns out.

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by snj8198

I've never tried cleaning the washer jar but other yellowed plastics came out fairly decent using this recipe.

Pull the jar out and pour in 8oz or so of lemon juice, a fist full of salt, and some small cube icecubes. Shake the jar and swirl the mix til your arms get tired. Repeat a couple times. Theory here is the citrus will chemicaly break down the stains, the salt acts as a sand paper, and the cubes are an agitant.

let us know how it turns out.

I am going to try to find a new one first but if not, I will get some lemons and try it. Sounds crazy but worth a try.

Thank you for the information.

[Mister-B]

Tom,

I've found the washer pump on these trucks is an Achilles heel. So, I installed a washer bottle from an S10 I got at the yard for 10 bucks. They have the pump built right into the bottle, and everything bolts on and wires up really easy. As an added benefit, you get a larger capacity bottle that's also clean due to being so new

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[TBONE1964]

Thank's A.J, I do agree that the late model pumps are much less hassle and hold more fluid. Actually my pump works good and I don't drive the truck in the bad weather. I am trying to get everything under the hood 95% original. I just spent $300.00 from various board members to help with that.

Thank's to all for the help and suggestions.
Tom

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by TBONE1964

Thank's A.J, I do agree that the late model pumps are much less hassle and hold more fluid. Actually my pump works good and I don't drive the truck in the bad weather. I am trying to get everything under the hood 95% original. I just spent $300.00 from various board members to help with that.

Thank's to all for the help and suggestions.
Tom

Sounds like a plan. I'd love to see pics as you progress on things under the hood
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[TBONE1964]

Here are a few from when I first got it. Not much different now. The engine is blue and has a long style waterpump. The aircleaner, valve covers, exhaust manifolds, etc are not correct for the truck.

I have recently just purchaced the above mentioned items from some of our awesome board members and will get the parts preped and ready to install. Lot's of work but I like it that way.

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by TBONE1964

Here are a few from when I first got it. Not much different now. The engine is blue and has a long style waterpump. The aircleaner, valve covers, exhaust manifolds, etc are not correct for the truck.

I have recently just purchaced the above mentioned items from some of our awesome board members and will get the parts preped and ready to install. Lot's of work but I like it that way.

Looks nice and clean!
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