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The Swed · 08-25-2016, 10:31 AM

I bought a Universal Windshield Washer Pump Kit from LMC and it worked for three weeks then failed. Has anyone had success with a certain type? Any ideas?

Thanks for the info!

71meangreenc10 · 08-25-2016, 11:27 AM

Perfect modification.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714339

Smitty

The Swed · 08-25-2016, 12:22 PM

Great idea Smitty! Thanks for the link

davepl · 08-25-2016, 12:23 PM

I've found that any positive displacement pump (piston pump) will work, but most pumps that small are rotary vane. They are unable to prime and then overheat and fail.

I went through 3 until I ordered a -cheaper- pump that turned out to be displacement style, and it worked fine, though it's not as fast.

The best will be the rotary pump mounted below the water line like the S10 mod, but some of us don't want a late model tank underhood.

71meangreenc10 · 08-25-2016, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Swed

Great idea Smitty! Thanks for the link

You are welcome!

Smitty

71meangreenc10 · 08-25-2016, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davepl

I've found that any positive displacement pump (piston pump) will work, but most pumps that small are rotary vane. They are unable to prime and then overheat and fail.

I went through 3 until I ordered a -cheaper- pump that turned out to be displacement style, and it worked fine, though it's not as fast.

The best will be the rotary pump mounted below the water line like the S10 mod, but some of us don't want a late model tank underhood.

Davepl,

Please post a part number or a link for the pump you are talking about. My experience with the "universal" pumps has not been good as they all have failed no matter where they were mounted. If they lost the prime, they failed.

The S10 pump I used looks better in person, than the pics posted.

Smitty

davepl · 08-25-2016, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

Davepl,

Please post a part number or a link for the pump you are talking about. My experience with the "universal" pumps has not been good as they all have failed no matter where they were mounted. If they lost the prime, they failed.

Sorry, I wish I could, but it's just some Chinese el-cheapo pump I picked up somewhere, and I don't even recall where or how now. I'll be in the same boat when this one dies!

bean · 08-25-2016, 04:25 PM

Can you post a pic of how the s10 pump is actually wired?

71meangreenc10 · 08-25-2016, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bean

Can you post a pic of how the s10 pump is actually wired?

I will try this weekend.

Smitty

08-25-2016, 10:31 AM	#1
The Swed Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: West Haven, Utah Posts: 135	Windshield Washer Pump I bought a Universal Windshield Washer Pump Kit from LMC and it worked for three weeks then failed. Has anyone had success with a certain type? Any ideas? Thanks for the info! Attached Images __________________ 1970 C20 350/TH350, LB God Bless our Troops

08-25-2016, 11:27 AM	#2
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Windshield Washer Pump Perfect modification. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714339 Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

08-25-2016, 12:22 PM	#3
The Swed Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: West Haven, Utah Posts: 135	Re: Windshield Washer Pump Great idea Smitty! Thanks for the link __________________ 1970 C20 350/TH350, LB God Bless our Troops

08-25-2016, 12:23 PM	#4
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Windshield Washer Pump I've found that any positive displacement pump (piston pump) will work, but most pumps that small are rotary vane. They are unable to prime and then overheat and fail. I went through 3 until I ordered a -cheaper- pump that turned out to be displacement style, and it worked fine, though it's not as fast. The best will be the rotary pump mounted below the water line like the S10 mod, but some of us don't want a late model tank underhood. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

08-25-2016, 04:25 PM	#8
bean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 920	Re: Windshield Washer Pump Can you post a pic of how the s10 pump is actually wired?

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