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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 08:50 AM
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Windshield Washer Sprayer

Anyone ever do anything to upgrade the little steel sprayer hoses? It takes too many sprays to clean off the windshield. Instead of one spray that covers the entirety in front of driver or passenter, you have to keep spraying until the wipers get it all washed off from the middle outward.

The kid of a friend of mine bought some generic sprayers and zip tied them on. They work but look like crap. I just figured someone here got tired of it and did something to fix it the right way.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 09:09 AM
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I'm not willing to drill any holes in my hood for the multi-sprayer heads..
But have thought about it a few times.
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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 02:54 PM
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Take the jets off, soak 'em in white vinegar for several hours. They're probably clogged up with scale caused by using tap water instead of distilled water.

Also suggest replacing all the rubber hoses.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 03:36 PM
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IIRC, there was some make/model out there with sprayers mounted on the wiper arms.

Be creative... swamp buggy racers rig up irrigation nozzles/sprayers. Make sure you have a pump and reservoir big enough to suit your needs.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by HIO Silver
IIRC, there was some make/model out there with sprayers mounted on the wiper arms.

Be creative... swamp buggy racers rig up irrigation nozzles/sprayers. Make sure you have a pump and reservoir big enough to suit your needs.
Ha, I came across some of those aftermarket arm sprayers at the loco flea market for a $buck someone was selling.

Looked kind funky on a 87 Camaro, but did wet the full rang of the wiper arm. Did not leave them on their..

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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 01:34 AM
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I found carefully bending the sprayer to aim properly helps as well as cleaning them out.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
Take the jets off, soak 'em in white vinegar for several hours. They're probably clogged up with scale caused by using tap water instead of distilled water.

Also suggest replacing all the rubber hoses.
Mine aren't clogged. They spray like mad. I don't use water. I used windshield washer fluid.

I just don't like the single spray stream into the middle of the windshield.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2014 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by HIO Silver
IIRC, there was some make/model out there with sprayers mounted on the wiper arms.

Be creative... swamp buggy racers rig up irrigation nozzles/sprayers. Make sure you have a pump and reservoir big enough to suit your needs.
81/91 Econolines had the sprayers in the arms. Those would be too long though. I could swear I've seen "clip on" sprayers somewhere. LOOKING.......
 
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 03:22 PM
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Has anyone ever tried squeezing the tip of the tube with pliers to make the spray fan out? (I'm going to let someone else do it first) ;-)
 
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 04:46 PM
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BINGO!

I knew I'd seen factory clip on washer nozzles in the past. Finally got a chance to pick up the search for them.

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Originally Posted by JEFFFAFA
I knew I'd seen factory clip on washer nozzles in the past. Finally got a chance to pick up the search for them.
What do they clip on to?
 
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What do they clip on to?
They clipped on to the wiper arm. I can't post Ford pics like Bill can. Once he catches this I'm sure he will for you.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2014 | 08:52 PM
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They clipped on to the wiper arm. I can't post Ford pics like Bill can. Once he catches this I'm sure he will for you.
They fit in the underside of the wiper arm Dodge vans also have them.
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Old Nov 15, 2014 | 10:16 PM
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They fit in the underside of the wiper arm Dodge vans also have them.
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Found one.... a 2000 Chevy Suburban (and likely its kin)

Here's a short, three-minute video:

The passenger side has three nozzles and the driver side wiper has two.

Gentlemen, start your salvage yard hunts!
 
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I have a 94 Chevy Suburban and the rear window sprayer is one of those.
 
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