Windshield Washer

[Fins59]

I am attempting to transfer the windshield washer assembly from my 4-door Fury to my Sport Fury. I noticed there is a block of 6 wires attached to the washer pedal bracket under dash. Anybody know what these wires are for? I thought this system was a "pump vacuum" type. Can't find nothing in the '57-'58 or '59 supplement manual covering the washer system.

[Fins59]

Yesterday, while tinkering with my cars, I noticed that the 6 wire block attached to windshield washer pedal bracket is indeed related to pedal action. When pedal is depressed, a little pin type rod is drawn up out of the wire block. What the heck is the purpose of this? As I mentioned before, I thought the system was a pump action thingamajig, not electrical. Will eventually trace where these wires go to but haven't gotten that far yet.

[Nighthawk]

Have you got the service manual?? It should show in there whats going on with all those wires.

[rogerh]

pushing on the pedal pumps the water (there is no electrical pump). The electrical connection starts your wipers going...I can't remember if they stay on or shut themselves off.

[Guest]

Thanks Roger, mystery solved. Man, that was bugging me. Nighthawk, I checked my manuals, 57-58 and 59 supplement but can't find anything, even in wiring diagrams. You would think it would be in there somewhere, unless I overlooked it. Will have to check again.

[rogerh]

I also can find no wiring diagram or schematic, ...all I can find is the exploded view in the Accessories section of the 59 Parts Book.