Late model washer pump - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bean · 07-19-2016, 12:12 PM

Who has updated theirs and what did you use?

Coley · 07-19-2016, 12:42 PM

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 · 07-19-2016, 01:20 PM

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 · 07-19-2016, 01:37 PM

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** · 07-19-2016, 02:12 PM

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 · 07-19-2016, 02:31 PM

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.

custom10nut · 07-19-2016, 03:41 PM

Great timing. I'm toying with a spare stock assembly, and I think I have it working. All I really did was disassemble the whole thing and clean out 45 years worth of gunk and dirt. Inside the intake was packed full and the four little filter holes had to be cleaned out with a dental pick. Before I go the remote pump route I'm going to pull my pump out and clean it the same way, then put it back in. We'll see what happens then. If I it doesn't work, then I go the remote route. Some people say I'm hard headed

**truckster** · 07-19-2016, 04:24 PM

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

bean · 07-19-2016, 05:08 PM

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

**truckster** · 07-19-2016, 06:07 PM

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.

In The Ten Ring · 07-19-2016, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by custom10nut

Great timing. I'm toying with a spare stock assembly, and I think I have it working. All I really did was disassemble the whole thing and clean out 45 years worth of gunk and dirt. Inside the intake was packed full and the four little filter holes had to be cleaned out with a dental pick. Before I go the remote pump route I'm going to pull my pump out and clean it the same way, then put it back in. We'll see what happens then. If I it doesn't work, then I go the remote route. Some people say I'm hard headed

That's commendable actually. I usually rework the original parts but it was just so much easier to replace it. Also, since I am mounting the new pump under the hood, it'll be easier to check/fix/replace in case something goes wrong again. But KUDOS to you sir!

Andy4639 · 07-19-2016, 06:51 PM

Try this thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7582990

07-19-2016, 12:12 PM	#1
bean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 920	Late model washer pump Who has updated theirs and what did you use?

07-19-2016, 12:42 PM	#2
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Late model washer pump 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 __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

07-19-2016, 01:20 PM	#3
bean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 920	Re: Late model washer pump 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.

07-19-2016, 01:37 PM	#4
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Late model washer pump 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 __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

07-19-2016, 02:12 PM	#5
landy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: alb, nm Posts: 413	Re: Late model washer pump 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.

07-19-2016, 02:31 PM	#6
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Late model washer pump 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.

07-19-2016, 03:41 PM	#7
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,867	Re: Late model washer pump Great timing. I'm toying with a spare stock assembly, and I think I have it working. All I really did was disassemble the whole thing and clean out 45 years worth of gunk and dirt. Inside the intake was packed full and the four little filter holes had to be cleaned out with a dental pick. Before I go the remote pump route I'm going to pull my pump out and clean it the same way, then put it back in. We'll see what happens then. If I it doesn't work, then I go the remote route. Some people say I'm hard headed

07-19-2016, 04:24 PM	#8
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,886	Re: Late model washer pump I used a pump and reservoir from an S-10. I wired it into the stock switch. It works fantastic.

07-19-2016, 05:08 PM	#9
bean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 920	Re: Late model washer pump Do you have any pics of it or the wiring? Thanks

07-19-2016, 06:07 PM	#10
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,886	Re: Late model washer pump 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.

07-19-2016, 06:51 PM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Late model washer pump Try this thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7582990 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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