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FB/EK HOLDEN

NASCO WINDSHIELD WASHERS

ENTHUSIASTS GUIDE

REVISION DATE UPDATE

0 March 2011 Initial draft for review.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ............................................................................................ 2 1 Background ............................................................................................ 3 2 Identifying the “Correct” Windshield Washer ..................................... 5 3 Manuals, Documents and Records ...................................................... 8 3.1 Holden “FB” Parts Catalogue ........................................................ 8

3.2 FB Holden NASCO Car Accessories brochure ............................. 8 3.3 EK Holden NASCO Car Accessories brochure ............................. 8 3.4 Holden Shop Manual “FB” Series .................................................. 9 3.5 Holden Shop Manual “EK” Series ............................................... 10 3.6 EK Holden Owners Manual ........................................................... 11

3.7 GMH Master Parts Catalogue ....................................................... 11

3.8 Accelerator Magazines ................................................................. 11

4 Vacuum Windshield Washer Operation ............................................. 12 4.1 Components .................................................................................. 12

4.2 Washer Pump Construction ......................................................... 13 4.3 Vacuum Control Construction ..................................................... 14 4.4 Principle of operation ................................................................... 15

5 Pivot Shaft Spacers ............................................................................. 18 6 Nozzles........................................................ .......................................... 19

7 Vacuum-operated Washer Pump ........................................................ 21 8 Vacuum Control Valve ......................................................................... 22 9 Jar and Bracket Assembly .................................................................. 24

10 Vacuum and Pressure Hoses ............................................................. 25

11 Installation ............................................................................................ 27 11.1 FE Holden Vacuum-Operated Washers ....................................... 27 11.2 FE FC Holden Foot-Operated Washers ....................................... 30

12 Replacement Parts .............................................................................. 33 13 The “Blown Diaphragm” Vacuum to Electric Conversion ............... 35

14 Other Windshield Washers ................................................................. 42

14.1 FE Holden ...................................................................................... 42 14.2 FC Holden ...................................................................................... 42

14.3 EJ Holden ....................................................................................... 43 14.4 EH Holden ...................................................................................... 43 14.5 HD Holden ...................................................................................... 45

14.6 HR Holden ...................................................................................... 46 14.7 Other GM vehicles ......................................................................... 47

15 Part Numbers ....................................................................................... 49

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1 Background

This document aims to provide some information regarding the NASCO windshield washers fitted to FB and EK Holdens. It contains

historical information, such as which washers were advertised for different model Holdens,

practical information on identification, disassembly and reassembly of FB and EK Holden washers, and

guidance on replacement parts and overhaul techniques. It contains answers to many of the questions that seem to come up routinely on most of the early Holden forums: “Where do I connect the washer hoses to?” “Is anyone making aftermarket washer nozzles?” “My washers are don’t work anymore… can I replace them?” The FB and EK Holden Nasco windshield washers that are the subject of this document are:

Manufactured by Trico, and

Have a glass washer bottle. Whilst this document is primarily related to the FB and EK Holden NASCO windshield washers, much of the information is similar or identical to other early Holden washers. Please bear in mind that the NASCO windshield washers are more than half a century old, and that very little documentation is known to exist other than references in parts manuals, installation instructions and Accelerator magazines (despite much hunting by enthusiasts, and both FE/FC and FB/EK Clubs). Much of the information below is drawn from internet forums, discussion with enthusiasts and common sense. I have used photos and other information from a wide variety of sources, particularly from the forums – if anyone is offended by my use of the material, feels I have breached copyright or needs recognition, please let me know and I will correct the issue immediately. I would however like to thank the following for their patience and willingness to help me learn:

Laurie Scott from Victoria. Laurie wrote an article relating to MG Magnette ZA and ZB windshield washers, which are very similar to those fitted to FB/EK Holdens. The article was published first in 36,000, the former Journal of the MGCC Z-Register, Issue No. 22 & 23, and is available here:

http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgccz/technic/windscreen_washers.pdf I have paraphrased much of the article in this enthusiasts guide, and include many of Laurie’s line drawings.

Tim Gall (who has pulled apart, put together, broken and fixed more FB/EK gear than most),

ACE (Chris) from the FE/FC forum for scans of the installation instructions.

Chris Skinner, for information on Studebaker windshield washers.

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Equally, I have made opinions and drawn conclusions on some of the information I have found and equipment I have owned - if anyone believes that I have made an error (or knows a better way to do something), please let me know and I will update the document... after all, the main purpose here is to help other early Holden enthusiasts. I have marked some text in red in this document where I am missing information – any help in closing these gaps is appreciated. A good example here is the operation of the foot pumps – any info on foot pumps would be great. Like all things automotive, installing, operating and maintaining a NASCO windshield washer comes with a risk. Leaking vacuum lines can rob brake boosters of power, and poor firewall connections can let in exhaust fumes (amongst other hazards). Any advice contained in this document is to be taken at the reader’s risk – qualified mechanics should be consulted where appropriate.

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2 Identifying the “Correct” Windshield Washer Early Holden windshield washers offered by NASCO are generally of one of three types:

“Foot operated”, where a pump is mounted inside the cabin floor adjacent to the brake pedal. The pump draws water from a glass bottle mounted in a steel bracket, which was located on the driver’s side of the engine bay. The water was pumped up to various nozzles which sprayed onto the windshield.

“Vacuum operated”, where a vacuum pump is mounted on top of the glass bottle mounted in a steel bracket, which was located on the driver’s side of the engine bay. The pump used a combination of spring pressure and engine vacuum to pump water up to various nozzles which sprayed onto the windshield.

“Electric operated”, where an electric pump was used to spray water onto the windshield.

Generally,

Holden Model

GMH Part Number for Windshield Washer Package

Vacuum Foot Electric

FE 7406035

7406683 (Added in 1960

after FB release) Not offered.

FC

FB 7414175

7406685, superseded by 7419080 at EK

release

Potentially. Indicated in GMH Master Parts

catalogue (20 Years of Holden Production) as

having the same electric washers as EK Holdens.

EK 7419028 7419080 (manual transmission only)

7421835 (introduced after the EJ

foot pump unit but before the EJ electric unit)

EJ

No – demise of the vacuum operated

washer.

7421798 (RHD, excluding Premier)

7422054 (excluding Premier), superseded to

7423295

EH 7426281 (RHD,

excluding Premier)

M36618 7423295 (excluding

Premier)

HD No – demise of the

foot operated washer

M36598 (excluding Premier)

HR M36598

(RHD, excluding Premier)

Note: HD/HR Holdens are indicated in the GMH Master Parts catalogue (20 Years of Holden Production) as having either electric demand type washers, electric automatic type washers or hand operated type washers.

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The FB/EK Holden electric washers are somewhat of a mystery, with only one vehicle being known to have had them fitted (a vehicle once owned by Tim Gall) The FB/EK Holden electric washer part number (7421835) was introduced after the EJ Holden foot pump unit but before the EJ Holden electric unit. It could well be that the accessory electric kits weren't available at the EJ Holden release, even though the EJ Premier had the electric washers from the start. Supercesions occur like this quite often - for example the FE/FC foot pump type (7406683) wasn't made until after the FB release, and has a later part number than the FB unit (7406685). Having said that, a number of FB and EK Holdens are fitted with electric washers that may (or may not) be original. As an example, the following photos were taken from an FB/EK forum member (Matto)’s vehicle:

Some interesting things from Matt’s photos:

The bottle and pump shape is identical to LJ/LH/LX Torana. The bottle has no markings on top (some Toranas had black labeling noting the use of solvent). Matt’s bottle has pint markings down the side which Torana bottles do not. The use of pint markings would infer the bottle at least predates LH Torana, where both litres and pints were printed on top of the bottle. Matt’s photos show a red and white sticker on the front of the bottle which are not present in Toranas.

The chrome switch bracket is a great fit for the location where bonnet release cables are fitted to EK Holdens. The button has been replaced at some stage (marks on the bracket show an original round shaped button).

The nozzle location is correct for EK Holden. This could well be the legendary FB/EK electric washers… or at least some parts of them.

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Notwithstanding the above, some windshield washers may have been fitted by dealers from old stock-on-hand, so it is possible that previous-model washers were supplied to current-model cars. Additionally, some washers were not available when a car was released, but were supplied retrospectively by NASCO (see the FE/FC foot pump type above). Further, a number of other aftermarket windshield washers were available for early Holdens. To make life even more difficult, early Holden enthusiasts have fitted many different windshield washers to different models over the years. The upshot of all this is that although the above information should act as a guide, it is not unusual (nor necessarily “unoriginal/non-genuine”) for different types of windshield washers to be fitted to a given model Holden.

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3 Manuals, Documents and Records The following provides some information on the documentation known to exist for FB/EK windshield washers. Of note, the “artwork” used in many Holden and NASCO publications is often incorrect – examples will be pointed out as they occur in the text below. 3.1 Holden “FB” Parts Catalogue The Holden “FB” Parts Catalogue indicates that two windshield washers were available from Holden: a) The “Washer Package – Vacuum Operated”, part

number 7414175, and b) The “Washer Package – Foot Operated”, part

number 7406685. The catalogue shows a line drawing of an operating windshield wiper and washer, with the washer nozzle being mounted on the cowl separately from the washer pivot spacer. It is likely that few if any FB Holdens were sold with separate cowl-mounted nozzles, as these were discontinued in the FE Holden line. It is probable that the Holden FB Parts Catalogue artwork thus may be a hangover from the FJ (!) Holden sales process. 3.2 FB Holden NASCO Car Accessories brochure The FB Holden NASCO Car Accessories brochure indicates that a “windshield washer” was available, with the following text: “Foot or hand operated types available. Touch a button and twin jets spray windshield with water – wipers remove all dirt, insects etc.”. The accompanying drawing points to the windscreen wiper pivot arm spacers. Note that the picture to the right merges two pages from the brochure. 3.3 EK Holden NASCO Car Accessories brochure The EK NASCO Car Accessories brochure is identical to the FB brochure with respect to the windshield washer text. The accompanying drawing however points to a nozzle in the centre of the windshield. Note that the picture to the right again merges two pages from the brochure.

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3.4 Holden Shop Manual “FB” Series Whilst the Holden Shop Manual “FB” Series deals mainly with windshield wipers (rather than washers), it does have some subtleties in the line drawings and photographs provided. Figure 1-30 (left-hand upper picture below) shows the windshield wiper pivot and connector arm installation. The pivot shaft spacer (part number 7402944) is shown, with both the grub screw and inlet pipe indicated. The pivot shaft spacer is again pictured in Figure 1-31 (lower picture below). Figure 1-32 (Right-hand upper picture below) shows the windshield wiper control. The windshield washer connection (when fitted as an accessory) is highlighted.

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3.5 Holden Shop Manual “EK” Series Similarly to the FB manual, the Holden Shop Manual “EK” Series deals mainly with windshield wipers (rather than washers), though again has some subtleties in the line drawings and photographs provided. Figure 1-30 (left-hand upper picture below) shows the windshield wiper pivot and connector arm installation. The pivot shaft spacer (part number 7418773) is shown. Note that it is different from the FB spacer shown above, having neither the grub screw nor inlet pipe. The EK pivot shaft spacer is again pictured in Figure 1-31 (lower picture below). Figure 1-32 (Right-hand upper picture below) shows the windshield wiper control. Note that the switch for the washers has been deleted as compared to the FB manual.

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3.6 EK Holden Owners Manual The EK Holden Owners Manual has no information with respect to windshield washers. 3.7 GMH Master Parts Catalogue The GMH Master Parts catalogue (20 Years of Holden Production) lists the part numbers given in Section 13 below. 3.8 Accelerator Magazines Unfortunately, I have been unable to gain access to any scans of Accelerator Magazines. If anyone is willing to make some copies, they would certainly be appreciated for an update of this document.

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4 Vacuum Windshield Washer Operation The name windshield vacuum washer is derived from the fact that the energy used to direct the twin streams of water onto the windshield is drawn or powered from the partial vacuum that exists at the car’s inlet manifold. The inlet manifold ducts air/fuel mixture into the engine. The speed at which the air/fuel mixture flows into the engine causes pressure loss, which causes the pressure at the inlet manifold to be lower than the atmospheric air outside the engine (i.e. the inlet manifold is under partial vacuum).

4.1 Components

Vacuum is sourced by either teeing into the vacuum line between the vacuum pump and the windscreen wiper motor (FE, FC and FB Holdens) or teeing directly into the inlet manifold (EK Holdens, which have no separate vacuum pump). Vacuum is then connected to the vacuum control switch on the dashboard, and from there to the vacuum pump of the washer unit. The vacuum source, vacuum control switch and vacuum pump of the washer unit are connected together by special rubber tubing that will not collapse (flatten) by the suction created by the vacuum. Water is stored in a glass jar (sometimes referred to as a bottle) which is held firmly in a steel bracket (sometimes referred to as a cage). The bracket is mounted on the driver’s side inner fender skirt (sometimes referred to as an inner guard). Attached to the removable screw top metal lid of the jar are the pump (with steel vacuum connection, brass water connections and brass filter), and a pivoted (sheetmetal) filler cap. Vacuum applied to the pump

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causes water to be sucked from the glass jar into the internals of the pump. On removal of the vacuum spring pressure in the pump forces the water out of the pump. The water is connected to the washer jets by flexible rubber tubing. The washer jets are either located on the windshield wiper pivot arm spacers (FE, FC and FB Holdens) or in a hole in the bonnet (EK Holdens). The water passes through nozzles in the jets which have a small opening, forcing the water into streams which strike the windshield. 4.2 Washer Pump Construction A simplified drawing of the washer pump is given below, together with a description of the basic functions of the washer pump components.

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Component Function

Connection to vacuum Provides vacuum source to drive pump.

Casing Provides an enclosed volume for the vacuum to draw against.

Compression spring Drives diaphragm downwards when vacuum is removed.

Diaphragm Separates vacuum and water. Pulls water into the pump when flexed upwards by vacuum, pushes water out of pump when flexed downwards by the spring.

Plate Provides a pad for the compression spring to push against so that the diaphragm is not torn.

Water inlet valve (A) Opens to allow water to be drawn into the pump from the jar. Closes to stop water being pushed back down into the jar.

Water outlet valve (B) Opens to allow water to be flow out of the pump to the washer nozzles. Closes to stop water being pulled from the washer nozzle hoses back into the pump.

Extension Allows water to be sucked up from the bottom of the jar.

Mesh filter Prevents debris in the jar from blocking the pump valves and the washer nozzles.

4.3 Vacuum Control Construction A simplified drawing of the vacuum control is shown to the right, together with a description of the basic functions of the vacuum control components.

Component Function

Manifold vacuum Provides vacuum source from engine.

To vacuum pump Provides vacuum source to drive pump.

Atmospheric vent Provides vent to allow pump to suck in air and pump out water.

Button Operates vacuum activation linkage.

Atmospheric seal Excludes atmospheric pressure from windshield washer system

Vacuum valve Allows vacuum from engine to be applied to the windshield washer system.

Spring (not shown in diagram)

Pushes the button to the off-position.

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4.4 Principle of operation With the washer system in the unoperated state, the pump is in the condition as shown in the diagram to the right. The vacuum control is as shown below.

By pressing the vacuum control button in and holding it in, the opening to atmosphere is closed by the button, and vacuum valve is driven open as shown in the diagram to the right. Engine vacuum now sucks through the open vacuum valve and through the vacuum pipes to the pump. As the vacuum applied to the pump begins to lower the pressure inside the pump, the diaphragm is sucked upwards against the tension in the compression spring (see diagram to the right). The suction caused by the upward movement of the diaphragm forces water to be drawn from the storage jar, passing through the filter, up the extension and into the now vacant space caused by the diaphragm’s upward movement. In moving into the lower part of the pump, the water has easily pushed past valve (A). Valve (A) is designed to pivot out of the way for water moving upwards. At the same time, valve (B) is driven more firmly shut by the suction, preventing air or water being drawn into the pump from the washer nozzle piping.

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With the vacuum control button still pressed, the vacuum draws the diaphragm upwards until the coil spring is completely compressed (see diagram to the right). Water stops being drawn into the body of the pump once the diaphragm has moved to the maximum upward position – the pump is now full. The vacuum control button, having been held in for a few seconds, is now released (see diagram to the right). Releasing the vacuum control button frees Valve (A) to swing shut and seal off the vacuum source. The button and attached seal move back under spring tension (not shown), leaving the atmospheric opening clear. Normal atmospheric air flows into the atmospheric opening and along to the pump. The air returns the pump cavity to atmospheric pressure (breaks the vacuum). The pump now begins it’s pumping action – the combined effects of the incoming atmospheric pressure and the tension in the compressed compression spring begin to move the diaphragm down against the water contained in the pump. The pressure applied to the water closes Valve (A) and easily pivots open Valve (B) to drive water out of the outlet pipe (see diagram to the right). The diaphragm, although continuously applying pressure to the water, can only move down slowly due to the small amount of water that can be pushed out of the pump through the small washer nozzle holes.

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When the compression spring is fully decompressed, the pumping is complete and Valve (B) will swing closed (see diagram to the right). It should be noted that the pump action cannot be stopped once commenced, although operation of the vacuum control would provide a temporary halt.

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5 Pivot Shaft Spacers For FE, FC and FB Holdens, the washer nozzles are mounted on the pivot shaft spacers. The pivot shaft spacers are the D-shaped chromed part at the base of the windshield wiper arms. The underside of the pivot shaft spacer has a brass tube attached to it. Rubber hose to supply water is fitted to the brass tubes. The water flows through the inside of the pivot shaft spacer to a threaded hole in the side of the spacer. The threaded hole is fitted with a grub screw. To fit windshield washers, the grub screws are taken out and replaced with screw in nozzles that directed water onto the windshield. All FE, FC and FB Holdens were fitted with pivot shaft spacer ready for windshield washers. The pivot arm spacers are normally fitted such that the nozzles are on the outside of the pivot arms. FE and FC Holden pivot arm spacers are pictured in the image below to the right. They have one grub screw per spacer (normally outboard), bent copper pipes and a wedge D-shaped body). FE/FC pivot arm spacers have a “notch” (that corresponds to an index tab on the pivot arm shaft) at the 6 o’clock position. FB Holdens pivot arm spacers are part number 7402944 (see image below to the left). They have two grub screws per spacer (one inboard and one outboard), straight copper pipes and a flat D-shaped body. FB Holden pivot arm spacers have a “notch” at the 2’oclock position.

Note that EK Holdens have their own pivot shaft spacer (part number 7418773). The EK Holden pivot shaft spacer looks identical to the FB Holden one, but has

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neither brass tubes nor the threaded holes/grub screws. The EK Holden washer nozzles were instead fitted to a hole in the middle of the bonnet. 6 Nozzles A variety of nozzle were offered for windshield washers:

FE and FC Holdens with vacuum washers used part number 7406027

FB Holdens with vacuum washers used part number 7406569

EK Holdens with vacuum washers used part number 7419027

FB and EK Holdens with electric washers used part number 7421873

The original FE and FC Holden nozzles are sort of a cone-shaped affair, maybe 5/16" across, with a threaded section at one end and a pin-hole in the side of the top. The top of the 'cone' has a hexagonal head, reminiscient of the screw-on fitting at the end of a capuccino frother on an espresso machine!

Some options are available to replace the original nozzles. Legend has it that many British vehicles have washer nozzles that will fit early Holdens. However, not all fit (MGB for example do not). Rover P6 nozzles (see photo below to the left) will fit into the FE, FC or FB Holden windshield wiper pivot arm spacers. For FE/FC pivot arm spacers, the barbed connection is carefully cut off with a hacksaw (see photo below to the right), after which the nozzle will screw directly into the pivot arm spacers.

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For FB pivot arm spacers, the small nozzle (shown hanging below the assemblies in the picture below) are unscrewed from the Rover P6 nozzles and screwed straight into the FB pivot arm spacers (this is because the thread size in the FB spacers is smaller than the thread size in the FE/FC spacers). One issue in doing this for FB Holdens is that the nozzles can then only be adjusted up and down the windscreen (using both parts of the Rover P6 nozzles ala FE/FC Holdens allows both up/down and left/right adjustment). However, by fitting the Rover P6 nozzles to the inboard position of the FB Holden wiper pivot arm spacer, fairly good windshield alignment can be obtained. The Rover P6 nozzles are available from Mark Richmond at [email protected]. A further option involves modifying the Holden windshield wiper pivot arm spacers. After removing the original grub screw from the pivot spacers, they can be drilled and tapped to a 6mm metric thread. A grease nipple is then fitted after picking out the check-ball in the end of the nipple. Different angle grease nipples can be used to align the spray pattern on various parts of the windshield, though like the FB Holden/P6 nozzle example above only up/down adjustment is possible without changing to a different angle grease nipple.

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7 Vacuum-operated Washer Pump The pump casing has a diecast top and a pressed brass bottom which are crimped together. A disassembled pump is shown below. The water outlet fitting (3/8” AF) is able to be removed from the pump unit, and contains the water outlet ball check valve. The water inlet fitting however does not screw out from the pump casing bottom (despite being gasketed, it is peined in place).

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8 Vacuum Control Valve The vacuum control valve is mounted behind the windshield wiper control switch. It uses the original windscreen wiper control, knob and grub screw as fitted to all FB/EK Holdens from the factory. The knob continues to rotate to turn the windshield wipers on and odd. The washer “button” (labeled as the washer control push rod below) is mounted into the centre of the existing knob after pushing out the existing black knob centre. A small spiral spring is used to return the button to the off position. The button (and attached push rod) can be a tight fit in the plastic knob. This may make the button sticky to operate, which can be

heard as a hissing sound when the button is released with the car running (the manifold vacuum sucks air through the atmospheric vent… the vehicles engine will run leaner). It may be necessary to drill out the knob by hand to fit the button, to gently file back the hexagonal flats/corners of the rod to get a smooth fit (the small spiral spring should be able to return the button freely). In any case, a small smear of Vaseline inside the knob can help smooth out the operation. Note that the body of the vacuum valve is cast alloy, and very susceptible to stress cracks. The valve should be handled gently. It is recommended that the valve body be given a coat of clear finish to help hold it together and prevent vacuum leaks (a couple of coats of clear nail polish works well). Anecdotally, FB Holdens and earlier EK Holdens (pre-April 1962) used a two-speed windscreen wiper switch (part number 1998657). Later EK Holdens used a single speed switch (part number 1993563). The June 1962 General Motors Dealer Service Bulletin H-198 (pictured below) shows the changes. The two switches are pictured below.

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9 Jar and Bracket Assembly The jar has a capacity of 1 litre, and is 45/16” square by 6” tall (including the neck). The neck is 3 5/8” diameter. The lid is cadmium plated with a waxed cardboard liner insert. The same jar and bracket was used in the foot-operated unit, though it did not have the vacuum canister on the top. According to legend, there were a variety of the jars used (including round jars), with some having raised writing cast into them. The Jar and Bracket Assembly (foot operated unit) for FE, FC, FB, EK (M) Right Hand Drive is part number 7406690.

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10 Vacuum and Pressure Hoses The original vacuum hoses were black ribbed rubber. When the water (pressure hoses) are connected to the windshield wiper pivot shaft spacers (for FE, FC and FB Holdens), the hoses run inside the cabin, before passing through the firewall grommet and connecting to the pump outlet (i.e. water flows from the engine bay, into the cabin, out of the cabin and onto the windshield). By having the hose/pivot arm spacer pipe connection inside the cabin, there is a potential that any leaks can spray the back of the instrument cluster or glovebox. This is particularly a risk if the water hoses are just slipped on to the pivot arm spacer pipes. Access to the connection is tucked right up under the dash. Some options for ensuring a good seal are:

Using silicone to seal the water pipes to the pivot arm spacer tubes. This is best done by taking the pivot arm spacers off the wiper assembly and fitting the tubes/silicon off the vehicle. The tubes are then passed through the cowl as the pivot arm spacers are refitted. This can be difficult if thick tubing is used.

Using small hose clamps, fitted from under the dash. Not the easiest thing to fit upside down in a confined space...

Fitting a barbed end to the pivot arm space tubes. This process was originally proposed by Ed Ho. The barbed ends can be sourced by buying a 4mm plastic barbed tee or cross fitting used for garden watering systems (from Bunnings or nurseries). To fit the barb: 1 Place the tee or cross fitting in a vice and drill out the barbed end to suit

the outside diameter of the pivot arm spacer tubes (use a drill of 1/8” diameter). It’s a lot easier to drill out the fitting before the barb is cut off.

2 Cut the barbed end off the tee fitting and slip it over the pivot arm spacer tubes, using some superglue to hold it in place.

3 Use 4mm garden watering system hose (also from Bunnings or nurseries) or 4mm vacuum hose to connect the pivot arm spacers to the pump.

Silicon air hose for fish tanks (found at most pet shops) can also be used for the water pipes. This material will not get brittle and crack over time.

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Installation of the pivot arm spacers is significantly easier without the cowl vent in place for FC Holdens (this is covered on page 27 of the FC Holden workshop manual under Front End Ventilator – essentially apply WD40 to the nuts under the dash and on the control handle thread, unscrew anticlockwise then undo the four nuts and bolts and lift the cowl vent out). The picture below shows the hose routing for an EK Holden (in this case Tim Gall’s EK sedan). I have coloured the hoses to make them easier to see as follows:

the vacuum hose from the manifold to the vacuum control is coloured red.

the vacuum hose from the vacuum control to the pump is coloured blue.

the water hose from the pump to the nozzles is coloured green.

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11 Installation 11.1 FE Holden Vacuum-Operated Washers

The text from the fitting instructions (pictured right) is copied below. The page of sketches has been reproduced below the text.

Fitting Instructions WINDSCREEN WASHER

“FE” HOLDEN PART No. 7406035

OPERATING PUSH ROD. 1. Remove knob from windscreen wiper control and punch out the centre plug. 2. Place spiral spring on stem of washer control push rod and replace in wiper

control body (Fig. 1.) 3. Replace knob on windscreen wiper control, and ensure that rod is able to

move freely. WASHER UNIT. Place washer jar container on inside of R.H. Front Fender Skirt Ledge, as shown in sketch. Centre the lower attaching screw hole 1¾” to the rear of the third reinforcement. Mark and punch the positions of the three holes and drill 7/32” diameter. Attach container with the three screws, washers, lockwashers and nuts supplied. WASHER JETS. 1. Remove small grub screw located on outside of windscreen wiper spindle

housings and install the washer jets. 2. Tighten firmly with the angle portion of the jet facing towards front of car and

slightly upwards. 3. When washer installation is completed, operate washer and adjust jets so the

water stream hits screen about the centre of the wiper blade.

HOSE CONNECTION 1. Cut the hose connected to the windscreen wiper six inches from the motor

and insert the two ends of the large tee-piece with the leg facing away from firewall towards the right hand side.

2. Using short lengths of large tube, connect leg of tee-piece to inner pipe of washer control, passing the tube first through the grommet in firewall located to the right of wiper motor.

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3. Now connect longest length of large hose to the outside pipe of washer control through grommet on firewall to the top pipe on vacuum unit.

4. The remaining length of large hose is then connected to the lower pipe on vacuum control, passed through the grommet in firewall, and fitted to the leg on small tee-piece.

5. The short length of small hose is then connected to the right hand side of small tee-piece and to the tube on right hand windscreen wiper spindle housing.

6. Connect other side of small tee-piece to left hand windscreen wiper spindle housing.

7. Fit wiring clip provided in kit to cut out in trim underneath the left hand wiper spindle housing and fit connecting hose.

8. Attach “U” shaped clip to firewall, as shown in sketch and fit the two hoses from the vacuum unit to hold them steady.

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11.2 FE FC Holden Foot-Operated Washers

The text from the fitting instructions (pictured right) is copied below. The page of sketches has been reproduced below the text.

NASCO

National Automotive Service Company PARTS & ACCESORIES DIVISION OF GENERAL MOTORS-HOLDEN’S LTD.

PRINCES HIGHWAY, DANDENONG. VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA

FITTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR

“FE”, “FC” HOLDEN FOOT OPERATED WINDSCREEN WASHER

PART No. 7406683 FD. 509

1. Scribe a vertical line on the right hand front Fender Skirt 1.78” toward rear of

vehicle from the third Fender Skirt reinforcement forward of the firewall as shown.

2. Remove jar from bracket, and sit bracket on step in Fender Skirt so that bracket is centrally positioned against previously scribed line in vertical position.

3. Using bracket as a template, mark positions of the three bracket attaching screw holes on Fender Skirt, then centre punch and drill three holes .203 diameter.

4. Attack bracket to Fender Skirt with the three screws, nuts and washers provided, then replace jar in bracket (refer sketch). Remove the lid of the jar, pass one end of the large diameter hose through the grommet, and insert the filter in the end of the hose. Replace the lid, and position the filter about ½” above the bottom of the jar.

5. Cut the thin rubber wall out of one of the holes in the rubber grommet located on right hand side of fire wall. Using existing Phillips head screw adjacent to the Brake Master Cylinder, attach hose clip to fire wall as shown in sketch, Secure hose from jar by closing clip over hose, then pass through hole in the rubber grommet.

6. Inside vehicle, place Foot Operated Pump in position on floor (refer sketch) locating sideways 6½” from clutch pedal as shown, and vertically to suit the

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driver, either on the bottom of the vertical Fire Wall; or near the top of the sloping Floor Pan – up to 4½” below corner.

7. Using Pump bracket as a template, mark position of the two attaching screws. Drill through floor mats and sheet metal two holes .136 diameter, and attach pump with self tapping screws provided.

8. Attach the longer pieces of small diameter hose in kit to left and right hand jets, insert Tee Piece (refer sketch) and clip to cutaway in Trim Panel just below Wiper motor drive lever.

9. Fit remaining small diameter hose in kit to Tee Piece and also to outlet connection on pump (small pipe). Trim any excess length.

10. Fit large diameter hose from washer jar to inlet connection on pump (larger pipe) and clip to Trim Panel next to Tee Piece. Ensure that all hoses are clear or moving parts – check by operating the clutch pedal and windshield wipers.

11. Tape the two hoses to the pump together about four inches above the pump. 12. Finally, withdraw the two screwed plugs in the windshield wiper pivot spacers,

and install jets provided. Adjust so that jet of water is placed as shown in the sketch.

……. Standard fitting time for this accessory is 1 hour.

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12 Replacement Parts Whilst no single supplier appears to be selling reproductions of the FB/EK Holden windshield washers, some very similar units are available. The following parts are available from Holden Vintage and Classic Ltd (Linton trading estate, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4QT. Telephone: 01885 488488, Facsimile: 01885 488889, Email: [email protected], Internet: http://www.holden.co.uk) Trico Vacuum Operated (Early) Washer Bottle Glass container washer bottle as fitted to Jaguar XK120, XK140 and Rolls-Royce. Part number 040.000. Note that the vacuum pump on this unit appears similar to the FB/EK Holden unit, though with a slightly different vacuum connection and no filter screen on the end of the extension pipe. The glass jar and bracket are round, whilst the FB/EK Holden units are mostly square. Trico Vacuum Operated (Later) Washer Bottle Glass container washer bottle as fitted to Jaguar XK150 and many other 1950's applications. Part-no. 040.009. Size: 125x145x215mm. Whilst similar to the FB/EK Holden unit, this unit has the pump inside the jar, and also has a round jar (FB/EK Holdens mostly have a square jar).

Lucas Electric Early Model Washer Bottle Glass container washer bottle, 12 volt. As fitted to Jaguar E Type Series I, Aston Martins etc in the 1960's. Part-no. 2SJ. Whilst this unit has a square jar similar to the FB/EK Holden unit, the pump is electric (FB/EK Holden units were mostly vacuum or foot pumps).

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The following parts are available from Rogers Motors (PO Box 603 Shutesbury, MA 01072 USA. Telephone +14132591722, Internet: https://jollyrogersmotors.com) TRICO washer bottle Reproduction Trico windscreen washer bottle and bracket in its original box. It is the correct part for Jaguar XK120 and XK140 (but not XK140 FHC). It comes complete with a new, correct bracket and correct stickers. The bottle is correctly marked "TRICO". Price: $135.00. Weight: 7 lb. Dimensions: 16in. × 10in. × 9in. Note that the vacuum pump on this unit appears similar to the FB/EK Holden unit. The glass jar and bracket are round, whilst the FB/EK Holden units are mostly square. XK150 Jaguar Trico Washer Bottle Rreproduction washer bottle assembly, complete with bracket, for a Jaguar XK150, Mark VII, VIII or IX, MG ZA or ZB Magnette, Riley, Humber, or any number of other British cars of the 1950s. Weight: 8 lb. Dimensions: 13in. × 9in. × 9in.

Robert Ficken operates a service that overhauls vacuum wipers in the US (see [email protected]). Discussion with Robert indicates that he does not at present undertake overhaul of the vacuum washer units.

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13 The “Blown Diaphragm” Vacuum to Electric Conversion The diaphragms in vacuum wiper pumps are notoriously fragile. The passing of half a century has not been kind to the rubber in the diaphragms, and they readily tear. As noted above, a blown diaphragm cannot be serviced. Having bought one vacuum pump with an already blown diaphragm, and having blown a second pump within days of installing it, it became apparent that they are not destined for long service. An alternative is to put in an electric pump, though most modern units look really out of place in an FB/EK Holden… and it is a shame to not use all the cool period vacuum pump parts just because the diaphragm is blown. With this in mind, my aim was to convert a vacuum pump to an electric pump. The ideal conversion should:

be reliable (no use going to all that trouble only to have the conversion crap itself),

be made from parts readily available (no use using a $500 BMW part),

look as close to the original vacuum setup as possible.

The process below shows how I went about it. It’s not perfect, and any suggestions to make it better are happily received. The finished product is shown in the picture above, alongside an original vacuum unit (the vacuum unit is on the left of the picture). With a touch of black paint on the electric motor (it looks very white in the picture), they will be very, very similar in appearance.

a) Undo the pump mounting nut and remove the pump from the jar lid. Undo the filter extension locknut and remove the filter assembly from the pump casing. Remove the water outlet fitting from the pump casing, leaving only the water inlet fitting attached as shown in the picture below:

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b) The picture to the right shows a small hole (next to the drill bit) where I drilled out a pin. The pin holds the inlet non-return valve internals in place... and doesn’t need to be drilled out i.e. don’t bother drilling it like I did (or trying to tap it out... it won’t tap out).

c) Holding the casing gently, use a hacksaw to cut off the water inlet fitting where it meets the pressed brass casing. Note that the casing top is cast alloy – if you put it in a vise, it will readily crack. The picture to the right shows the casing, the cut-off water inlet fitting and the inlet non-return valve internals that fall out.

d) Gently hold the pump casing and drill out the hole where the water inlet fitting was. Drill out both the casing and the diaphragm below, slowly moving up drill sizes. Don’t push too hard when drilling out the diaphragm or you will drill out the through the casing top. Stop periodically to shake out debris from the casing (bits of rubber diaphragm, brass shavings and all the engine fumes that have condensed into white sand in the casing over the last 50 years).

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e) Once the hole is big enough, the

remains of the diaphragm can be pulled out, and the spring can be unwound out of the hole (this bit is a little fiddly and requires bent screwdrivers, pliers, and lots of patience).

f) I really wanted to use the pump pictured to the right, because they are readily available (from SuperCheap, eBay etc) and fairly priced. They are not ideal to use for this job though, as the pump inlet (suction) is not pointing “down” This would mean having to fit an elbow to

the suction side of the pump. Because of the above issues, I chose to use a Fleet Windscreen Washer Pump (part number FWP507, see picture to the lower right), which is stocked as Rare Spares/American Auto Parts part number WWM.

g) Enlarge the hole in the base of the pump casing to the desired diameter (in this case 30mm) with a fine cut half-round file. Mark out and cut a recess for the electric washer pump terminal block to also fit as per the picture to the right. It is recommended to make the holes a firm fit, as it will prevent having to glue the pump casing on later (which makes it more serviceable in the long run). The pump casing shown to the right has had a run through the grit blast cabinet to get it ready for some paint later.

h) To allow the cables to pass through the pump casing, drill out the pump vacuum outlet. Extreme care (and very sharp drill bits) are required as the pump top casing casting is very brittle, and will shatter readily (as mine did...). If it shatters, epoxy it back together.

i) The aim with the power supply cable is to hide the wiring by making it look like the vaccum supply hose. Rubber-insulated cable is available from Jaycar (Electus Distribution WB-1534), which has two cores (one each for power and earth). Another option is to thread some speaker cable through a 4’ length of vacuum tube. The speaker cables would need to be

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thin to fit through, and are probably marginal for the amount of current the pump will draw. It is also pretty fiddly to thread the cable even with fine speaker cable (I used some fencing wire and then fishing line to help pull the speaker cable through... then changed my mind and used the Jaycar cable). Make up the cable lead to a 4’ length.

j) Feed the cable ends through the pump casing and terminate them. I used a plastic end connector from Jaycar (Electus PP-2062 2-way automotive connector set) as it connected neatly to the electric pump.

k) To mount the filter assembly, carefully file down the plastic barb on the end of the new electric pump suction until the filter assembly will just slideover it (tight is good) – see photo below right for the assembly dummied up without the jar lid).

l) To help mount the electric pump, fit a rubber grommet (from Repco or Supersheap) to the jar lid (see photo above left). Install the pump through the grommet, and put a washer over the pump suction (I used an old cad-plated washer, but a thin brass washer from Bunnings would also do). Glue the filter assembly onto the pump suction line, leaving the filter assembly nut loose for now (see picture above). Once the glue has set, gently nip up the filter assembly nut (don’t overtighten it... the glue will pull apart).

m) Mount the lid, pump and filter line assembly onto the glass jar (it helps to hold the lot steady... having them roll around on the bench is an invitation for the suction assembly to crack off). Connect the electrical lead (as per the photo to the right) then slide the pump casing down over the electric pump. Provided the pump casing hole is a good tight interference fit, there should be no need to glue it in place. This will make it easy to replace the

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electric pump motor or wiring if it fails later.

n) One of the difficulties in operating the electric pump above the jar is that the pump does not have a flooded (primed) suction. The electric pump does not have the ability to suck up water from the jar (self prime). To overcome this, a non-return valve is used to keep water in the suction. I bought an inline non-return valve from eBay (see picture to the above right). As long as the system has no leaks, it doesn’t matter whether the non-return valve is on the pump suction or discharge. In this case, I have chosen to put it on the pump discharge with a short length of rubber tubing.

o) The washer assembly should now be looking like the following pictures (note that an original vacuum unit is shown on the left hand side for comparison).

p) The windscreen

wiper switch I have used is the earlier two-speed switch (pre-April 1962, part number 1998657). The wiring of the switch operates as follows:

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Position 1st Terminal 2nd Terminal

Off (fully anticlockwise) Isolated Isolated

1(middle click) Earthed through switch body/dash

Earthed through switch body/dash

2 (fully clockwise) Earthed through switch body/dash

Isolated

The washers/wipers will work as follows:

Position Wipers Washers

Off (fully anticlockwise) OFF OFF

1(middle click) ON ON

2 (fully clockwise) ON OFF

The wiring is achieved by connecting the 1st Terminal to the windscreen wipers, and the 2nd Terminal to the new washer earth lead. The washer positive lead is then provided power by connecting it to the accessory position of the fusebox. When selecting a terminal on the fusebox (located under the dash on teh driver’s side of FB/EK Holden’s), two options are possible. under the dash on the driver’s side).

The connection can be made through the 15 amp turn signal/heater/backup fuse (the lower one on the picture below) at the back of the panel. Note that connection to this fuse means that the washers only have power when the ignition is on.

The connection can be made through either the 15 amp stop/dome/radio fuse or the 15 amp horn/cigar lighter fuse. Note that connection to either of these fuses will mean the washers always have power, even if the ignition is off.

It is recommended that insulated terminals are used, as many of the FB/EK Holden wiring terminals are bare, and easy to short.

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Note that it is not as easy to use the later two-speed switch (post-April 1962, part number 1993563) as it would turn the washers and wipers on together all the time.

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14 Other Windshield Washers

The photographs below indicate some of the windscreen washers fitted to different model Holdens, and may assist in identifying some “swap meet bargains”.

14.1 FE Holden The FE Holden NASCO Accessories brochure lists a “Screenclean” with the following text: “For effective automatic cleaning of dirty windscreens while driving. Simply press button on dash.” Further text in the brochure indicates: “SCREENCLEAN safer...easier all-weather driving. A press of a button causes two jets of water to spray on to the windscreen allowing the wiper blades to remove mud, insects or road scum. It’s a great safety device.” The accompanying drawing shows the windscreen wiper button inside the cabin, and also points to two washer nozzles mounted on the cowl inboard of the windscreen wiper pivot arms.

http://www.members.tripod.com/sixties_holdens/fe/fenasco3.html Early FE Holdens had windshield washer nozzles on the cowl as per the above, even though most very early FE Holdens appear to have the drilled and tapped windscreen wiper pivot arm spacer. It is probable that on the release of the FE Holden the designed NASCO washers were not ready, so the FJ Holden unit (which mounted the nozzles through the cowl) was carried over for a while. This is not unusual, as Accelerator magazines of the period show a lot of accessories are not advertised as being available until well after the FE Holden was released.

14.2 FC Holden Unfortunately, I have been unable to gain access to any info on FC Holden windscreen washers. If anyone is willing to make some copies, they would certainly be appreciated for an update of this document.

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14.3 EJ Holden The EJ Holden NASCO Accessories brochure lists a “Windshield Washer” with the following text: “A quick, effective way of keeping windshield sparkling clean at all times” The accompanying drawing shows the windshield washers operating from a single nozzle mounted in the back of the bonnet.

http://www.members.tripod.com/sixties_holdens/ej/ejnasco.html EJ Holdens have the nozzle fitted to the bonnet behind where the bonnet strip finishes. On the underside of the bonnet there is a hole in the inner frame of approximately 1” diameter for fitting the nozzle. EH Holdens also had this hole in 1963 models though not on 1964 models. EJ Holden nozzles are a small chrome “bump” with two jets angled at the two areas of the windscreen.

14.4 EH Holden The EH Holden NASCO Accessories brochure lists a “Windshield Washer” with similar text to the EJ Holden NASCO Accessories brochure shown above: “A quick, convenient way of keeping windshield sparkling clear at all times” The accompanying drawing shows the windshield washers operating from two spray nozzles mounted through the cowl.

http://www.members.tripod.com/sixties_holdens/eh/ehnasco.html The EH Windshield washers were also advertised on television as shown in the clip below: http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/classic_car_commercials_holden_parts_

03.htm The clip includes the following voiceover: “NASCO windshield washers - a clear view at the touch of a button.”

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EH washer nozzles (pictured below upper right) pass through slots in the cowl grille in front of the windscreen, usually just one in the centre. They pass through the very top part of the firewall, just below the bonnet rubber strip at the back of the bonnet. EH washers had a plastic washer jar (pictured upper left). The EH foot-operated pump is shown (lower pictures).

The picture to the right shows the EJ/EH Premier wiring (7423285) The pictures below show an installed electric pump in an EH Premier:

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14.5 HD Holden The HD Holden NASCO Accessories brochure lists a “Windshield Washer” with text the same as the EH Holden NASCO Accessories brochures shown above: “A quick, convenient way of keeping windshield sparkling clear at all times”

The accompanying drawing shows the windshield washers operating from two spray nozzles mounted through the cowl.

http://www.members.tripod.com/sixties_holdens/hd/hdnasco.html

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The images shown below were listed as being for HD/HR Holden. Washer reservoir is part number 7426923. The image to the right shows the repair kit for HD/HR Holden Preslite washer pumps, part number VS10124.

14.6 HR Holden The HD Holden Extra Holden Safety Features brochure lists a “Clearview windshield washer” with the following text: “These highly efficient, twin nozzle electric windshield washers are simple to operate: no reaching with your foot for a hard-to-find switch. A touch of your finger meters a measured quantity of water on to the windshield. The wipers switch on automatically at the same time and clean the windshield quickly and efficiently.”

The accompanying drawing shows the windshield washers operating through a spray nozzle mounted under the cowl (the position infers two nozzles though the drawing only shows one).

http://www.members.tripod.com/sixties_holdens/hr/hrnasco2.html

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14.7 Other GM vehicles TRICO manufactured windscreen washers for a significant number of vehicles. Some examples where the washers are similar, if not identical to the FB/EK Holden units are given below. The windshield washer unit for some Studebakers (1963 parts pictured below) appears to be identical to the vacuum washers for FB/EK Holdens.

The pump and bottle shown in the photo above is from a 1961-65 Australian-assembled Studebaker Lark or Cruiser, which was used with a chrome push button on the dash. It was the only type offered on local cars. The US-assembled Studebakers used a foot pump with a plastic bottle (1961-63) or red vinyl bag (1953-66). All of the American made parts are still available but are not compatible with the Australian-assembled system. Note that the jar shown in the right-hand image (which was being sold separately though by the same seller on eBay for a 1963 Studebaker) is different from the jar in the left-hand three images. The jar to the right is taller (more threads and a lip on top of the threads) than the ones to the left. The jar shown in the left-hand images appears identical to the FB/EK Holden jars. The 1949/1950/1951 Buick windshield washer pump appears identical to the vacuum washers for FB/EK Holdens. The unit below was listed as having been fitted to a 1949 Buick Super four-door.

Note that the 1946-48 Buick,Cadillac and Lincoln Continental are also reported to have similar windshield washer jar/bottles. The links below provide some additional information on vacuum washers: http://www.wiperman.com/washservpage.html http://www.348-409.com/forum/showthread.php?p=148403 http://www.jag-lovers.org/xk-lovers/library/washer_bottles.html

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15 Part Numbers The following part numbers are combined from listings in the GMH Master Parts catalogue (20 Years of Holden Production) and Holden “FB” Parts Catalogue. Key: * Vacuum Operated Washer.

** Foot Operated Washer. ↓ Electric Operated Washer ↓↓ Electric Demand Type Washer # Electric Automatic Type Washer ## Hand Operated Type Washer

Adaptor – Hose to manifold EK *7419425 Body – Panel Connector – Single EH exc. EH/235, EH/239 ↓2962448 Body – Panel Connector – Double EH exc. EH/235, EH/239 ↓2962551 Bracket – Pump Mounting HD exc. HD/235, HR/239 HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ##7430106 Cable Assembly HR (M) Right hand Drive #7430912 Cable Assembly HD exc. HD/235, HD/239 Right Hand Drive ↓↓7427958 Left Hand Drive ↓↓7427957 Cable Assembly HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ↓↓7427958 Clip – Hose EJ/235 7410651 Clip – Hose EH/235, EH/239 7413370 Clip HD exc. HD/235, HR/239 HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ##7410212 Diaphragm FE, FC, FB, EK (M) Right Hand Drive **M33130 Elbow – Hose EJ exc. EJ/235, EH exc. EH/235,

EH/239 Right Hand Drive **7421792 Elbow & Valve Assembly – Hose EJ exc. EJ/235, EH exc. EH/235,

EH/239 Right Hand Drive **M35651 Filter Assembly FE, FC, FB, EK (M) Right Hand Drive **7406694 Filter Assembly EJ/235 7406694 Filter Assembly EH/235, EH/239 7406694 Gasket – Nozzle EH exc. EH/235, EH/239 Right

Hand Drive **7422522 Gasket – Nozzle EH exc. EH/235, EH/239 ↓7422522 Gasket – Twin Jet EH/235, EH/239 7422522 Grommet – ¼” EH/235, EH/239 SP1602 Grommet HD, HR #7412113 Grommet HD, HR #SP1602 Grommet HD exc. HD/235, HD/239 ↓↓SP1602 Grommet HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right

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Hand Drive ↓↓SP1602 Grommet HD exc. HD/235, HR/239 HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ##SP1602 Hose – 30” long FB Right Hand Drive *7406556 Hose – 40½” long EK *7418984 Hose – 48” long EK (M) Right Hand Drive **7385814 Hose – 12” long EJ exc. EJ/235 Right Hand Drive **7425188 Hose – 5½” long EH exc. EH/235, EH/239 Right

Hand Drive **7426356 Hose – 14” long EJ exc. EJ/235, EH exc. EH/235,

EH/239 Right Hand Drive **7421796 Hose – 8” long EJ exc. EJ/235, EH exc. EH/235,

EH/239 Right Hand Drive **7421795 Hose – 26½” long EJ exc. EJ/235, EH exc. EH/235,

EH/239 Right Hand Drive **7421794 Hose – 8½” long EJ exc. EJ/235, EH exc. EH/235,

EH/239 ↓7422221 Hose – 35” long EJ exc. EJ/235 ↓7406031 Hose – 30” long EH exc. EH/235, EH/239 ↓7406556 Hose – 36” long EJ/235 7421285 Hose – 22” long EJ/235 7406032 Hose – 36” long EH/235, EH/239 7421285 Hose – 12” long EH/235, EH/239 7425188 Hose – 16” long HR #7434339 Hose – 17” long HD, HR #7406698 Hose – 20” long HD, HR #7402062 Hose – 24½” long HD, HR #7406030 Hose – 30” long HD #7406556 Hose – 5½” long HD exc. HD/235, HD/239 ↓↓7426356 Hose – 14” long HD exc. HD/235, HD/239 ↓↓7427934 Hose – 17” long HD exc. HD/235, HD/239 ↓↓7406698 Hose – 24½” long HD exc. HD/235, HD/239 ↓↓7406030 Hose – 1½” long HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ↓↓7435608 Hose – 5½” long HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ↓↓7426356 Hose – 14” long HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ↓↓7427934 Hose – 17” long HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ↓↓7406698 Hose – 28” long HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ↓↓7421793 Hose – 12” long HD exc. HD/235, HR/239 HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ##7425188

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Hose – 20” long HD exc. HD/235, HR/239 HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ##7428634 Hose – 24½” long HD exc. HD/235, HR/239 HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ##7406030 Hose – 28” long HD exc. HD/235, HR/239 HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ##7421793 Jar and Bracket Assembly FE, FC, FB, EK (M) Right Hand Drive **7406690 Jar & Filter Assembly EJ exc. EJ/235, EH exc. EH/235,

EH/239 Right Hand Drive **7422047 Jar Assembly EJ exc. EJ/235, EH exc. EH/235,

EH/239 ↓7426923 Jar Assembly EJ/235 7426923 Jar & Filter Assembly EH/235, EH/239 7426923 Junction – Hose Connector HD exc. HD/235, HR/239 HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ##7428720 Lead Assembly HD Right Hand Drive #7414703 Lead Assembly HD Left Hand Drive #7422994 Lead Assembly – 32½” long HR (A) Right Hand Drive #7414703 Lead Assembly – 42½” long HR (A) Left Hand Drive #7422994 Lead Assembly HR (A) #7430913 Motor & Pump Assembly FB, EK ↓M36698 Motor & Pump Assembly EJ exc. EJ/235 ↓M36698 Motor & Pump Assembly EH exc. EH/235, EH/239 ↓7423340 Motor & Pump Assembly HD exc. HD/235, HD/239 ↓↓7423340 Motor & Pump Assembly HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ↓↓7423340 Nozzle Assembly FE, FC *7406027 Nozzle Assembly FB *7406569 Nozzle Assembly EK *7419027 Nozzle Assembly FB, EK ↓7421873 Nozzle Assembly EJ exc. EJ/235 Right Hand Drive **7447264 Nozzle Assembly EH exc. EH/235, EH/239 Right

Hand Drive **7424338 Nozzle Assembly EJ exc. EJ/235 ↓7421969 Nozzle Assembly – Twin Jet EH exc. EH/235, EH/239 ↓7424338 Nozzle Assembly EJ/235 7421287 Nozzle Assembly – Twin Jet EH/235, EH/239 7424338 Nozzle Assembly HD, HR #7426872 Nozzle Assembly HD exc. HD/235, HD/239 ↓↓7426872 Nozzle Assembly HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ↓↓7426872

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Nozzle Assembly HD exc. HD/235, HR/239 HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ##7426872 Package, Windshield Washer FE, FC *7406035 Package, Windshield Washer FE, FC **7406683 Package, Windshield Washer FB *7414175 Package, Windshield Washer FB **7406685

(later number was superseded at EK) **7419080 Package, Windshield Washer EK *7419028 Package, Windshield Washer EK (M) **7419080 Package, Windshield Washer EK ↓7421835 Package, Windshield Washer EH exc. EH/235, EH/239 ↓M36618 Package, Windshield Washer EJ RHD Exc. Prem *7421798 Package, Windshield Washer EH RHD Exc. Prem *7426281 Package, Windshield Washer EJ Exc. Prem ↓7422054

(supersedes to EH type) ↓7423295 Package, Windshield Washer EH Exc. Prem ↓7423295 Package, Windshield Washer HD exc. HD/235, HD/239 ↓↓M36598 Package – Windshield Washer HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ↓↓M36598 Pump Assembly FE, FC, FB, EK (M) Right Hand Drive **7406700 Pump Assembly EJ exc. EJ/235, EH exc. EH/235,

EH/239 Right Hand Drive **7421455 Pump Assembly HD exc. HD/235, HR/239 HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ##7430105 Reservoir Assembly HD, HR #7426923 Reservoir Assembly HD exc. HD/235, HD/239 ↓↓7426923 Reservoir Assembly - with filter HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ↓↓7426923 Reservoir Assembly – without filter HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ↓↓7434333 Reservoir Assembly HD exc. HD/235, HR/239 HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ##7426923 Rod Assembly – Valve push FE, FC, FB *7406025 Rod Assembly – Valve push EK *7418870 Screw – Rd. Hd. Cr. Rec. Tap. Type “A” No. 6-18 x 1” HD, HR #161606 Screw – Pan hd. Cr. Rec. Tap. No. 6-18x 3/8” HR #161790 Screw – Pan. hd. cr. rec. tap. No. 10-12 x ½” HD exc. HD/235, HR/239 HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ##161895 Screw – Rd. hd. cr. rec. tap. No. 6-18x1” HD exc. HD/235, HR/239

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HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ##161606 Spacer – Pivot shaft FB 7402944 Spacer – Pivot shaft EK 7418773 Spring – Valve push FE, FC, FB *7406026 Switch & Lead Assembly FB, EK ↓7421872 Tee – Vacuum Line Connector EJ exc. EJ/235 **7406028 Tee – Vacuum Line Connector EH exc. EH/235, EH/239 Right

Hand Drive **7426318 Tee – Hose Connector HD exc. HD/235, HD/239 ↓↓7427756 Tee – Hose Connector HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ↓↓7427756 Valve & Bracket Assembly EK *7418869 Valve Assembly – non return HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ↓↓7434379 Washer – Plain, type “A” 5/32”x

5/16”x.035” EH/235, EH/239 446121 Washer – Ext. tooth lock No. 10 HD exc. HD/235, HR/239 HR exc. HR/235, HR/239 Right Hand Drive ##138479