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72shorty · 11-24-2003, 12:07 PM

My windshield washer is not working. When I push the button nothing happens, no sound, no nothing. My resevoir is in good condition and full of fluid. With winter coming and sloppy roads, I would like to get this fixed as this is my daily driver.

Any ideas? Thanks!

tom hand · 11-24-2003, 12:15 PM

Simplest fix is to buy an universal electric pump at a parts store or even Wal-mart and dump the factory pump as the location under the dash makes it a pain to work on

*racedvl* · 11-24-2003, 12:24 PM

Go to the bone yard. Find a mid 80's chevy with the electric pump in the tank. Take it home. Drill 2 holes in the inner fender. Mount the tank. Now remove the cowl. replace the 2 bubber hoses to the nozzels. then connect them with a "T". Then connect to your new tank. Next crawl under the dash. And disconnect the plug that has 2 wires into the wiper motor. Now hook up the 2 leads from the new tank motor, into the plug, not the wiper motor. 2 spade connectors will do the trick. Now when you press the wiper button down a nice steady stream of fluild will continue to spray untill you release the button.

Ekk. ... I just saw you said nothing is working. Pull that plug at the motor and with a test lamp, see if it is getting power when you press the button. I would also check grounds, and the swich it's self. If your swich works, try the conversion I just posted, it works great, hold almost a gallon of fluid, and onlt took me about 2 hours to complete. If ya really wanted to, you could just connect the "T" at the wiper motor under the dash, and save the work of removing the cowl.

*racedvl* · 11-24-2003, 12:25 PM

BTW, my tank came out of a 1986 K5 Blazer.

mtdave2 · 11-24-2003, 01:13 PM

i have converted about 5 trucks to the aftermarket pump. to me its the way to go. the last one i did took like 20 mins. not hard at all. cost about 12-15 bucks.

get the universal pump kit. it has everything you need. other than some wire.

the hardest part if finding where to plug it into your old pumpmotor. i had a pict of this, cant seem to find it.. but ill look some more later.

in short, when you lay on the floor and look under dash (drivers side) you can see the pump motor. kind of on the right side of the motor there is a 2 prog connection. with 3 wires, 2 yellows and a blue. the yellows come together on the one prong.

if you have an a/c truck you may have to pull the botom hose off on one end, and dig a little. once you find the connection, its a bit hard to get off, i used a needle nose to pull it off, no tong, just pull. then just plug the wires from the new pump into the plug you just pulled off the motor.

like i said, finding the plug is the hard part, once you do it one, you can knock the job out fast.

72shorty · 11-24-2003, 01:24 PM

Thanks guys. I will see what I can come up with.

Racedvl, did you rig some ram air induction on your breather? I was just thinking about doing the same thing.

*racedvl* · 11-24-2003, 02:07 PM

Nope. That is my upper rad. hose. . . . . .

dinnut · 11-24-2003, 03:55 PM

if that were mine id be out there polishing that engine compartment. its pretty dirty.

gonebad2 · 11-24-2003, 04:05 PM

I've put a factory pump in just about every truck I've ever owned. It does take a little time though. The easiest way is to bite the bullet and remove the wiper motor. It takes some time but it makes it alot easier. Plus you can lube your wiper arms while your doing the job. Don't forget to mark the stud on the motor and the wiper arm, otherwise you can install them 180* out.

*racedvl* · 11-24-2003, 04:33 PM

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Originally posted by dinnut
if that were mine id be out there polishing that engine compartment. its pretty dirty.

It's a engine ain't it supposed to be dirty?!? I drive this truck alot, detailing the engine would be a complete waste of time.

krue · 11-24-2003, 09:59 PM

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Originally posted by dinnut
if that were mine id be out there polishing that engine compartment. its pretty dirty.

Trust me that's not dirty! Just ask Palf70step or Edb, they will tell you that my engine is filthy!

*racedvl* · 12-15-2003, 11:27 AM

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1969 GMC · 12-15-2003, 04:01 PM

racedvl, did you use your factory washer fluid tank as an overflow for the radiator?

*racedvl* · 12-15-2003, 05:23 PM

No sir, I used a overflow from a caprice.

724x4a/cchevy · 12-15-2003, 06:59 PM

The universal pump is probably the best way to go. My dad bought a new 67-72 35$ Pump at a swap meet. It took me more than 2 hours to complete. The first time he pushed the button the pump got stuck on and burnt itself up. $35 and 2 hourswasted! Universal ones are probably the best way to go. Even LMC sells unversal pumps in their 67-72 chevy catalogs!

*72longbed* · 03-09-2004, 12:13 PM

Racedvl,

I like the way that overflow tank fits the inner fender. Can you tell me what years that tank was in? Any other models that had that tank?

Thanks alot,

72longbed

*racedvl* · 03-10-2004, 12:44 AM

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Originally posted by 72longbed
Racedvl,

I like the way that overflow tank fits the inner fender. Can you tell me what years that tank was in? Any other models that had that tank?

Thanks alot,

72longbed

I answered your PM.

71-longbed · 04-22-2004, 04:47 AM

my wiper fluid pump doesn't work .... so i ran a 7ft hose from my rad overflow nozzle to my fluid tank on the driver side inner fender and used it as a coolant catch .... works great

i never use my squirters anyway ....

11-24-2003, 12:07 PM	#1
72shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 216	Windshield washer My windshield washer is not working. When I push the button nothing happens, no sound, no nothing. My resevoir is in good condition and full of fluid. With winter coming and sloppy roads, I would like to get this fixed as this is my daily driver. Any ideas? Thanks! __________________ Douglas King Independence, MO

11-24-2003, 12:15 PM	#2
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	Simplest fix is to buy an universal electric pump at a parts store or even Wal-mart and dump the factory pump as the location under the dash makes it a pain to work on __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

11-24-2003, 12:24 PM	#3
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Go to the bone yard. Find a mid 80's chevy with the electric pump in the tank. Take it home. Drill 2 holes in the inner fender. Mount the tank. Now remove the cowl. replace the 2 bubber hoses to the nozzels. then connect them with a "T". Then connect to your new tank. Next crawl under the dash. And disconnect the plug that has 2 wires into the wiper motor. Now hook up the 2 leads from the new tank motor, into the plug, not the wiper motor. 2 spade connectors will do the trick. Now when you press the wiper button down a nice steady stream of fluild will continue to spray untill you release the button. Ekk. ... I just saw you said nothing is working. Pull that plug at the motor and with a test lamp, see if it is getting power when you press the button. I would also check grounds, and the swich it's self. If your swich works, try the conversion I just posted, it works great, hold almost a gallon of fluid, and onlt took me about 2 hours to complete. If ya really wanted to, you could just connect the "T" at the wiper motor under the dash, and save the work of removing the cowl. Attached Images

11-24-2003, 01:13 PM	#5
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	i have converted about 5 trucks to the aftermarket pump. to me its the way to go. the last one i did took like 20 mins. not hard at all. cost about 12-15 bucks. get the universal pump kit. it has everything you need. other than some wire. the hardest part if finding where to plug it into your old pumpmotor. i had a pict of this, cant seem to find it.. but ill look some more later. in short, when you lay on the floor and look under dash (drivers side) you can see the pump motor. kind of on the right side of the motor there is a 2 prog connection. with 3 wires, 2 yellows and a blue. the yellows come together on the one prong. if you have an a/c truck you may have to pull the botom hose off on one end, and dig a little. once you find the connection, its a bit hard to get off, i used a needle nose to pull it off, no tong, just pull. then just plug the wires from the new pump into the plug you just pulled off the motor. like i said, finding the plug is the hard part, once you do it one, you can knock the job out fast. __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

11-24-2003, 01:24 PM	#6
72shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 216	Thanks guys. I will see what I can come up with. Racedvl, did you rig some ram air induction on your breather? I was just thinking about doing the same thing. __________________ Douglas King Independence, MO

11-24-2003, 12:25 PM	#4
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	BTW, my tank came out of a 1986 K5 Blazer.

11-24-2003, 02:07 PM	#7
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Nope. That is my upper rad. hose. . . . . . Attached Images

11-24-2003, 03:55 PM	#8
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	if that were mine id be out there polishing that engine compartment. its pretty dirty. __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-24-2003, 04:05 PM	#9
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	I've put a factory pump in just about every truck I've ever owned. It does take a little time though. The easiest way is to bite the bullet and remove the wiper motor. It takes some time but it makes it alot easier. Plus you can lube your wiper arms while your doing the job. Don't forget to mark the stud on the motor and the wiper arm, otherwise you can install them 180* out. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

12-15-2003, 11:27 AM	#12
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Top

12-15-2003, 04:01 PM	#13
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	racedvl, did you use your factory washer fluid tank as an overflow for the radiator? __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

12-15-2003, 05:23 PM	#14
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	No sir, I used a overflow from a caprice. Attached Images

12-15-2003, 06:59 PM	#15
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	The universal pump is probably the best way to go. My dad bought a new 67-72 35$ Pump at a swap meet. It took me more than 2 hours to complete. The first time he pushed the button the pump got stuck on and burnt itself up. $35 and 2 hourswasted! Universal ones are probably the best way to go. Even LMC sells unversal pumps in their 67-72 chevy catalogs! __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor

03-09-2004, 12:13 PM	#16
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	Caprice Overflow Tank Racedvl, I like the way that overflow tank fits the inner fender. Can you tell me what years that tank was in? Any other models that had that tank? Thanks alot, 72longbed

04-22-2004, 04:47 AM	#18
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	my wiper fluid pump doesn't work .... so i ran a 7ft hose from my rad overflow nozzle to my fluid tank on the driver side inner fender and used it as a coolant catch .... works great i never use my squirters anyway .... __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.



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