Windshield washer pump and reservior replacements?
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Windshield washer pump and reservior replacements?
I'm planning to go to the junkyard tomorrow afternoon to find a washer pump and reservior (wishful thinking probably). How far up do those parts interchange? Are the ones for the vans the same?
On another note, are windshields plentiful in the yards for these trucks?
On another note, are windshields plentiful in the yards for these trucks?
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Washer reservoirs and the pumps are inter-changeable for years.
In fact, I am going to replace my sole washer reservoir,with a combination washer reservoir/ Coolant recovery tank from a newer truck.
Winshields are usually cracked or gone.
Unless you can do it yourself
By the time you take it out (possibly ruining it) ... pay for it,, clean it up , try to install it.
I think it is more cost effective to just let a glass shop install a new one with warranty.
In fact, I am going to replace my sole washer reservoir,with a combination washer reservoir/ Coolant recovery tank from a newer truck.
Winshields are usually cracked or gone.
Unless you can do it yourself
By the time you take it out (possibly ruining it) ... pay for it,, clean it up , try to install it.
I think it is more cost effective to just let a glass shop install a new one with warranty.
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From: Gadsden Purchase
Originally Posted by Mil1ion
I think it is more cost effective to just let a glass shop install a new one with warranty.
Once upon a time I had a guy install a new windshield on my '75. He said "the $25 labor charge is cheap insurance, if I break it I replace it"
Also if it leaks he re-does it too.
BTDT A few years later another installer took him three times to get the sucker sealed.I've installed quite abit of glass like the rear glass on my pickup a few times (same glass just had it out a few different times for camper boots) or glass on old air cooled VW's and a few other things I've done myself. Most of the time it's a straight forward job and others the cord cuts the seal or some other crap happens that turns it into a real chore.
Windshield washers.
I got my pickup in February of '75 and prob'ly broke my winsheild washer by the end of March by adding plain water to it.
"young and dumb"Took the sucker off and threw it away, never really liked them anyway.
Now days, when I push the windsheild washer botton, a 6 volt Bendix fuel pump runs and fills the carburetor. The old clunker starts like a champ when the carb's full.
I like it.
YMMV on that.
Alvin in AZ
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Apparently the pumps are the same, but the reserviors are different. I pulled one from a '80 F-150 and it is not a direct fit. Should've done a little more homework before buying. Good news is that the pump is good.
Also picked up a hood release cable from the same truck and a hood latch out of a '90 Econoline van. The latch was a direct fit, but I still need to drill a larger hole in the firewall to fit the cable through.
Also picked up a hood release cable from the same truck and a hood latch out of a '90 Econoline van. The latch was a direct fit, but I still need to drill a larger hole in the firewall to fit the cable through.
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The cable works great. It came out of the '80 truck, not a van. It's the van one that's too short. By the way-if anyone is looking to change out the latch the one from the '90 van is fine but seems more flimsy than what came in our trucks.
Unfortunately there are very few 70s trucks to choose from in the yards I've been to. They told me they crush everything that old after taking the obvious parts out (engine, trans, axles). Hopefully I'll find another close by that has the older trucks.
Unfortunately there are very few 70s trucks to choose from in the yards I've been to. They told me they crush everything that old after taking the obvious parts out (engine, trans, axles). Hopefully I'll find another close by that has the older trucks.
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