how strong should the stream be? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bucket · 02-25-2005, 10:42 PM

for the windshield washer? installed a universal pump on drivers side just behind hood hinge. the stream seems to have volume but barely gets upon the windshield. is there supposed to be nozzles on the end of the metal tubes in the cowl?

cableguy0 · 02-25-2005, 10:44 PM

the metal tubes are the nozzles i know my stock pump will shoot a stream clear over the truck and land on the road behind it while driving if the nozzles arent aimed right

Huck · 02-26-2005, 08:38 AM

If you squeeze the end of the metal tubes just a bit, the stream will be forced to squert a bit harder and may solve the problem. Make sure the hoses are clear as they often get cloged with kaka over time. You can also change the sprey pattern if you squash the metal tube ends but not tooooo much. Many moons ago I had a car with an extra line that would squert the car next to it--especially if it was a convertable with girls in it.

Sweet72 · 02-26-2005, 01:42 PM

Pour a 6 pack of your favorite beverage in that washer bottle and wait awhile... You'll see big improvements in pressure... Couldn't resist.

bucket · 02-26-2005, 08:46 PM

thanks fellas......

coors banquet it is

badpeanut · 02-27-2005, 10:15 PM

I just installed an aftermarket pump on mine and the stream is week, also. I'll try tweaking the nozzles.

02-25-2005, 10:42 PM	#1
bucket Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 923	how strong should the stream be? for the windshield washer? installed a universal pump on drivers side just behind hood hinge. the stream seems to have volume but barely gets upon the windshield. is there supposed to be nozzles on the end of the metal tubes in the cowl?

02-25-2005, 10:44 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	the metal tubes are the nozzles i know my stock pump will shoot a stream clear over the truck and land on the road behind it while driving if the nozzles arent aimed right __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

02-26-2005, 01:42 PM	#4
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Pour a 6 pack of your favorite beverage in that washer bottle and wait awhile... You'll see big improvements in pressure... Couldn't resist. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

02-26-2005, 08:38 AM	#3
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	If you squeeze the end of the metal tubes just a bit, the stream will be forced to squert a bit harder and may solve the problem. Make sure the hoses are clear as they often get cloged with kaka over time. You can also change the sprey pattern if you squash the metal tube ends but not tooooo much. Many moons ago I had a car with an extra line that would squert the car next to it--especially if it was a convertable with girls in it.

02-26-2005, 08:46 PM	#5
bucket Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 923	thanks fellas...... coors banquet it is

02-27-2005, 10:15 PM	#6
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,756	I just installed an aftermarket pump on mine and the stream is week, also. I'll try tweaking the nozzles.



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