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Darrell Black, DVM (Darrelldvm)
Registered Member Username: Darrelldvm
Post Number: 62 Registered: 6-2005 Posted From: 72.4.181.208
Rating: Votes: 1 (Vote!) | Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2011 - 12:55 am: | |
I want to install a windshield washer system in my 4106. I'm leaning toward "wet-wipers" rather than spray nozzles. And 12V pump rather than air. Any one know of a source for reservoir, pump, bulkhead nozzles, etc? Also, any one ever heat the washer fluid? |
joe padberg (Joemc7ab)
Registered Member Username: Joemc7ab
Post Number: 532 Registered: 6-2004 Posted From: 66.38.159.33
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2011 - 1:16 am: | |
Heat washer fluid? Never heard that suggested, must be a question from warmer climes, around here we use the stuff good for 30 below available everywhere in gallon jugs Joe. |
Patrick levenson (Zubzub)
Registered Member Username: Zubzub
Post Number: 297 Registered: 5-2007 Posted From: 174.91.217.104
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2011 - 7:57 am: | |
All this is off the shelf stuff, you can get a after market pump and wet wipers system, use a washer fluid container for res. some tubing (comes with wet washers... oh and p.s. my VW work van (transporter) has heated washer nozzles...fancy huh? don't really see the point, in the cold we use fluid rated to -42....no problems that way. |
Bill Gerrie (Bill_gerrie)
Registered Member Username: Bill_gerrie
Post Number: 531 Registered: 3-2006 Posted From: 216.198.139.38
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2011 - 10:21 am: | |
Darrell If there isn't anything available in the local Auto parts store try an auto wrecker. Cheap and lots of choice. I even used the wiper arms from a Ford that were long enough and mated them to the lower part that attaches to the bus wiper motor. They had the nozzels attached to them and spray the total area where the wiper blades contact. Works very well and was cheap. Bill |
Steven M. Toomey (Pabusnut)
Registered Member Username: Pabusnut
Post Number: 32 Registered: 3-2005 Posted From: 131.75.34.70
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2011 - 12:59 pm: | |
I just bought a kit from Butch at Wetstorm. I haven't installed it yet but it appears to be a complete kit. Contact him at wet-storm@hotmail.com and see what he can do for you. My kit was like $26. and included nozzles, tank pump, switch, and tubing. The tank is kind of smallish (1.5 liters) but should be OK, just may have to fill more often. My original air powered ones were toast, and I don't think they are even available anymore. Steve Toomey PAbusnut |
Mark Renner (Boomer)
Registered Member Username: Boomer
Post Number: 244 Registered: 11-2006 Posted From: 206.58.200.38
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2011 - 1:03 pm: | |
Hayden makes a kit for about 80 bucks, comes with a 2 gal. reservoir. It can also be used as a radiator spray system. One place you can get it is through Carquest. |
ned sanders (Uncle_ned)
Registered Member Username: Uncle_ned
Post Number: 108 Registered: 5-2005 Posted From: 74.235.134.46
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2011 - 2:36 pm: | |
mark I have tried to purchase this unit for several years.I can not find it on Hayden web site any more. do you have a good part number. uncle ned |
Tony Gojenola (Akbusnut)
Registered Member Username: Akbusnut
Post Number: 53 Registered: 11-2006 Posted From: 208.98.151.220
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2011 - 3:04 pm: | |
It's here: http://www.haydenauto.com/New%20Products-Radiator%20Mist%20System/Content.aspx tg |
ned sanders (Uncle_ned)
Registered Member Username: Uncle_ned
Post Number: 109 Registered: 5-2005 Posted From: 74.235.134.46
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2011 - 10:50 pm: | |
Thanks Tony I have tried to get NAPA and Auto-zone to order me one. No luck. I sent them a email maybe get one straight from them Just want to keep "huggy" cool on some of the long pulls if I get to go west. |
Darrell Black, DVM (Darrelldvm)
Registered Member Username: Darrelldvm
Post Number: 63 Registered: 6-2005 Posted From: 72.4.181.208
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Friday, August 05, 2011 - 2:27 am: | |
The reason I'm suggesting warm washer fluid: I thought it might help melt the snow/ice that builds-up on the wipers. The way I deal with that situation now is to turn off the wipers every few minuts and when they snap back to center the snow is vibrated off the wiper. Tedious to say the least. Thanks for the help. |
Tony Gojenola (Akbusnut)
Registered Member Username: Akbusnut
Post Number: 54 Registered: 11-2006 Posted From: 208.98.151.220
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Friday, August 05, 2011 - 11:37 am: | |
Both Oreilly and Summit racing claim to have them in stock. http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/HAD0/100.oap?pt=N0646&ppt=C0095 http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HDA-100/ tg |
ned sanders (Uncle_ned)
Registered Member Username: Uncle_ned
Post Number: 110 Registered: 5-2005 Posted From: 74.235.128.254
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Friday, August 05, 2011 - 1:03 pm: | |
Thanks Tony. One ordered from Oreillyauto.com Maybe "huggy" will like this. uncle ned 4104 with 6v92&v730 old smokey |
Jack Fids (Jack_fids)
Registered Member Username: Jack_fids
Post Number: 865 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 72.211.145.15
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2011 - 5:19 pm: | |
Now that this has reached a terminus so to speak... With the employment situation the way it is... why not just consider hiring a midget with a squeegee & a bucket? You COULD offer them a place to live in your spare tire compartment & free travel whenever you head out... just sayin! |
Sam Summers (Greyghost)
Registered Member Username: Greyghost
Post Number: 69 Registered: 4-2011 Posted From: 166.233.63.203
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 12:50 am: | |
Hmmm Jack Maybe this was what that bus driver was thinking with the extra passengers in the luggage compartment, just giving them more room tho.. Sam |
Sam Summers (Greyghost)
Registered Member Username: Greyghost
Post Number: 70 Registered: 4-2011 Posted From: 166.233.63.203
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 12:54 am: | |
Hmmm Jack Maybe this is what that bus driver was thinking when he put the people in the luggage compartment but just giving them more room. Sam |
Sam Summers (Greyghost)
Registered Member Username: Greyghost
Post Number: 71 Registered: 4-2011 Posted From: 166.233.63.203
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 12:55 am: | |
Stutter problem tonight |
Jack Fids (Jack_fids)
Registered Member Username: Jack_fids
Post Number: 868 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 72.211.145.15
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 2:02 pm: | |
Hey Sam No Problem... any double posts just indicate that you want Dal to read it, he's hard of hearing ya know. Chromie will never notice either, he thinks double posts are just reflections bouncing off his cray-knee-um. |