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Topic: Washer pump on a '67
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wadeb3
Gearhead Posts: 168
From: Winston-Salem, NC
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 05-25-2006 08:06 AM
 
Anybody know how to get to the washer fluid pump on a '67? Do I need to take the cowl off, or can I get to it through the dash (the heater controls maybe)? Thanks!
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Wade
'67 A-code Fastback "Well-weathered leather
Hot metal and oil
The scented country air
Sunlight on chrome
The blur of the landscape
Every nerve aware"
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rmousir
Gearhead Posts: 1124
From: Amelia, Ohio
Registered: May 2003
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posted 05-25-2006 08:23 AM
I don't know for sure where it is on the '67 but the '66 has the pump on the inside of the drivers fender near the rad. I would think that the '67 may be the same.HTH. Richard.
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 3969
From: Va Beach
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 05-25-2006 08:32 AM
Wade, the pump is co-located with the foot pedal just above your headlight dimmer switch on the lower left side of the firewall. The pump is mounted to the firewall with 4 screws, 5/16 hex head I think, and has two hoses attached to it. You should be able to get to it without removing anything. Might have to remove the driver side fresh air vent to get to the top screws that hold it in. I'm not aware of any replacements or reproductions being available for it.
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wadeb3
Gearhead Posts: 168
From: Winston-Salem, NC
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 05-25-2006 08:33 AM
Yeah, that's where it was on my '66 Fairlane, too. And that's where my reservoir is on the Mustang, but I didn't see the pump. (Of course, that doesn't mean it's not there, just because I didn't see it...) The thing that makes me think it's behind the firewall is the fact that tube from the reservoir runs though the firewall, then back out of the firewall to connect to the plastic tee/rail-thing that feeds the nozzles. I'll look again just to make sure it's not hiding in plain sight...
Thanks, Richard.
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wadeb3
Gearhead Posts: 168
From: Winston-Salem, NC
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 05-25-2006 08:41 AM
Cool! Thanks sigtauenus! Man, I didn't even think to look there. All I need to do is reconnect the tubing. I might thread the new tubing through the firewall with a wire or something. Thanks, y'all!------------------
Wade
'67 A-code Fastback "Well-weathered leather
Hot metal and oil
The scented country air
Sunlight on chrome
The blur of the landscape
Every nerve aware"
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Scott H
Gearhead Posts: 1480
From: Chicago area
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 05-25-2006 08:50 AM
That tubing is deceptive...makes you think the reservoir could be there. Actually the pump is just like a squirt bottle, unlike the 65/66 cars where it is a little electric motor.
When you push in the foot pedal it squirts the fluid onto the windshield, when you let up on the pedal it sucks more fluid from the reservoir and hold it til you pump it again. So to really clean the windshield you may need to pump it several times.
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wadeb3
Gearhead Posts: 168
From: Winston-Salem, NC
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 05-25-2006 09:05 AM
Thanks, Scott! I had no idea. Learn something everyday!------------------
Wade
'67 A-code Fastback "Well-weathered leather
Hot metal and oil
The scented country air
Sunlight on chrome
The blur of the landscape
Every nerve aware"
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