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| | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 566 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 566 | Not sure if this is the place to put it but I'll ask here. I have a windshield wiper pump at I bought from a swap meet. I would like to know what parts I need to hook it up and what it will cost for the parts if anyone has any idea. I do not know the year of the pump of what application it came out of. I believe its a trico vacuum pump. Do I need any restrictors like I have to put in my vacuum gauge or any check valves? What kind of switch was available for this unit, a floor mount or dash mount? Does anyone have any installation guides or maintenance and operating guides for this unit? I am putting it in a 1956 Chevy 3100 with electric wipers. http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b554/stovebolt56/20150711_2328501_zpsubovpzdg.jpghttp://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b554/stovebolt56/20150711_2329081_zpsvimqlqrn.jpg
"As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin and begin to slide, please dear God protect my sweet ride." -Amen 56 Chevy 3100 | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 | There are many of these units available (common as NOS) since they set on dealer shelves for years I believe. https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/14090407790/in/album-72157631868452754/These were a divisional item, Chevy-Buick-Olds-Pontiac-Cadillac, so if you search in places like Hemmings, eBay, etc. Look for vendors or parts with a wide net. I have an earlier version but do not have directions for your version. Directions and requisite part lists may be found searching for online postings under the different GM divisions. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 566 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 566 | Thanks Brad,
Just FYI, after I posted it here I found a place called wiperman.com.
Here was his reply.
This pump is mainly found on postwar cars to roughly 1951. Very universal, vacuum in the top, water out the side. I have a dash switch for (aftermarket Trico of the time frame). NOS $35, plus postage. Just has vacuum in and out when button is pressed. Search ebay for washer kits, sellers like caddycoop often show the instruction sheets in the auction pictures. Rob
"As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin and begin to slide, please dear God protect my sweet ride." -Amen 56 Chevy 3100 | | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 639 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 639 | Tiny, I've got a washer unit that looks just like your's and it has a dash mounted vacuum switch as wiperman mentioned. Can't tell you how well it works, it's still in a box. | | |
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