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The factory ones usually had two reservoirs in one. One for the overflow and one for the window washer fluid. I never liked the factory overflow side though. They designed it more as a catch can, I like to use it more like a reservoir for the radiator, but they made it difficult to fill. Your aftermarket unit will probably be set up better.
In case someone dose a search this is what it looks like on my 81 F100 as they should all be the same.
Left side is the window wash / Right side radiator catch can.
That is when I first got the truck
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Random question while everyone ist on the topic. How/can you get the top off those to get in there and clean them with a brush? I have been hesitant to just pry on there. Seems to be some give, but not sure if it is in there with a clip or glued.
I pulled mine off. It was glued. And it never went back on very well afterward. If you wanted to take it completely out, you could probably put some strong soap in it and slosh it around and get a lot of that gook out of it.
I pulled mine off. It was glued. And it never went back on very well afterward. If you wanted to take it completely out, you could probably put some strong soap in it and slosh it around and get a lot of that gook out of it.
Alright, thanks for the input. I had it out and put some heavy detergent in it and let it sit. It got all of the residue out, just a shame that they get those stains in there, but maybe I wouldn't be able to get them out even with a brush and access to the inside. I think I rather keep it the way it is now instead of having the lid flopping around.
I wonder if you removed the tank, put a little "house wash" fluid in there, slush it around and let it stay there for the time on the "house wash" directions and see how it comes out.
I washed the back of the house the other day, that's why that idea came up.
If you wanted, you could get an assortment of cleaning brushes from may be Harbor Fright or Lot's and More, or Ocean State Job Lot, or whatever those type stores are called near you. We have a new Lot's and More about 2 miles away, one of my favorite places.
You can also clean one of these tanks by putting some dry beans in the tank with the washing fluid of your choice. Sloshing the beans around will knock loose all of the crud on the inside. Just turn it upside down and drain it when your done. Afterwards, use a black Sharpie to mark any of the fill lines so they stand out. I did this on my 96 Oldsmobile but I haven't done it on my Bullnose yet.
Random question while everyone ist on the topic. How/can you get the top off those to get in there and clean them with a brush? I have been hesitant to just pry on there. Seems to be some give, but not sure if it is in there with a clip or glued.
On my '84, the top of the tank was secured with glue. I couldn't see any way to safely disassemble it. Here's how I cleaned the inside without removing the top:
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Random question while everyone ist on the topic. How/can you get the top off those to get in there and clean them with a brush? I have been hesitant to just pry on there. Seems to be some give, but not sure if it is in there with a clip or glued.
