Washer Jets install

[lewgar]

Hi folks....I'm new to this group and am very pleased to have discovered it! On my '57 Fairlane 500 I've replaced the vacum wiper system with a bolt-on electric motor and washer pump (I live in a region with a lot of steep grades and even more rain so this is a safety issue).

Can someone advise me (and send pics if possible) as to where to locate the spray jets? I don't want to drill into my hood or cowling before knowing the exact location.

Thanks so much for your help....Garth

[RICH MUISE]

Others will have different opinions, but I installed mine in the cowling vent. May not be the ideal location, but works ok and the good part about that is NO drilling. I have pics, but my old computer is not hooked up at the new house yet.
Welcome to the forum!!

[lewgar]

Thanks so much for your reply Rich. Are yours the triangular chrome jets with the washer and bolt or the long thin nozzle that protrudes between the ribs on the vent?

Thanks...Garth

[RICH MUISE]

Neither. I got them at a Chev classic car parts place. They are from something that used them as a headlight washer. 70's Camero I think, but not sure. Haven't really tried them much. The actual nozzle is a tiny heim joint ball type affair so you can stick a pin in the nozzle and aim it.

http://www.classicchevroletpartsonlinecatalog.com/app.php?BookCode=aro16flx
bottom of page 80

[lewgar]

Thanks Rich.

[57chero]

I have some original 57 squirters if your interested.

[Ford Blue blood]

Edsel and Mercury had nozzles built into the bezel that mounts the wiper transmission. They were fed under the cowl and the nozzle looked kind of like a zerc fitting that screwed into the side of it.

http://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/mHAAAOSwtGlZAhiD/s-l225.jpg

[terry_208]

I have some original 57 squirters if your interested.

I don't think I've seen original 57 washer outlets.  Is it possible to get a picture, please?

[Ford Blue blood]

Check with these folks.  They are good honest folks, I have never been disappointed with any of the many parts I got from them for my 58 Pacer.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/272643768275?vectorid=229466&item=272643768275&rmvSB=true

or these

http://www.partsclassiccar.com/car-detail/windshield-wiper-systems/1957-FORD-MERCURY-58-59-EDSEL-ORIGINAL-WINDSHIELD_322439006714.html

[djfordmanjack]

I have had good results with 67/8ish Mustang nozzles. Readily available, vintage looking and can be bent for good fit.

[lewgar]

Thanks all for your comments. I feel like I've struck gold....😁

[thomasso]

Finally took some pictures of my squirters.  As original.  Don't know about the quality of the photos,  My first time.

[lewgar]

Thanks for these pics thomasso....they're quite helpful. I actually bought the chrome jets (which I'll likely mount on the vent) but the squirters may be a better idea.

[Limey57]

I've used the chrome ones mounted on the cowl vent, rather than drill the panel I bolted them through one of the vent slots.  They look okay and I routed the pipe through the cowl and out through a hole in the corner, I mounted the washer bottle to the drivers side engine bay.  To be honest this is the only thing I'm not happy with as it looks too modern so I might swap it for one of the older style bag reservoirs.

[lewgar]

I've mounted the chrome jets on the vent between the ribbing and they work well and look not too bad. I'm using the original fluid bag and it kind of looks like it should. So far (4 hours) I'm happy with the results.😁