Corvair Electric Washer Pump Upgrade | NO MORE FAIL!!
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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2024
- On today's video, we're fixing an annoyance with driving the Corvair...the terrible washer pump system. The original unit involves a plunger is retracted by the wiper motor and squirts every four sweeps of the wiper blades. It's just not efficient and prone to failure.
We've devised a bracket that allows you to place an electric motor directly on the wiper motor itself, using the original mounting bolts and even is hidden (partially) under the original plastic cover. It's not going to fool a Corvair purist but doesn't look out of place either.
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This was such a big improvement to the drivability of the car. It's a little thing, but such an annoyance that the washer didn't work right. For less than $20, this is a must-do for your daily driven Corvair.
Sean, you're out of control on the improvements! Since this is such a survivor/rescue build I wouldn't worry too much about originality--though I appreciate the attempt to not get too far afield--and this was a great example. Another one would be, and a must in my book, the 67-69 dual master cylinder. We actually had a 66 4 door Monza, A/C etc, with a factory dual, which has been denied by "everybody" whenever I mention it, but we verified it at the time with local Chevrolet service as factory original, so there were a few of them. Another is the 66+ discrete factory chin spoiler. Really does help with high speed stability and it doesn't look boy racer. One thing we did eventually on all our late models was seats. I had a number of different ones, all improvements - low backs but with headrests (one of the objectives)...finally installing a set of Recaros. Those a lucky find of a pair of leather ones from an Avanti. Everyone (including me) said visually they fit right in - you're not entering any concours- original shows with it anyway, but the late Corvair being fairly high waisted, you don't see enough of it to matter (IMO) and the safety and comfort aspects overriding such concerns on a driver (again IMO)... road trips finally were heavenly.... One of the beauties of the late model, timeless design that can take some (well chosen) "modern" mods. All those seats of course still didn't give us a decent shoulder belt arrangement--a challenge on the pillarless late models, but some have installed the Chrysler seats that have the built-in shoulder belt storage and reel/tensioner apparatus. Some have suggested/cautioned that since all of that is contained within the seat and not tied to the floorboard, that in an accident that there would be too much pressure from the seat itself on the currently un-reinforced floor floor pan and mounting holes (if used), being a unibody. So, I believe some people have done something about that as well.
EDIT: I just saw you did the master cylinder, good on ya! Factory / dealer should have done a voluntary retrofit on all of those!
Since the car was a middle of the road model and not a particularly rare unit, I don't feel too bad about making some minor changes. Nothing that I've done (so far) is permanent and any stock piece can still bolt on. I've got a few more improvements coming down the pike and am really excited about them. We're going to be building a new exhaust system, followed by creating our own fuel injection system. After that, rear suspension upgrades and ultimately some interior work.
I'd love to find some different seats for the car that are a bit more supportive (now that the car handles so well). But I don't want them to look out of character either.
I didn't mention it previously, but I did install the chin spoiler from a '66 model and agree that it looks much better. I need to get some better pictures now that it's all back together.
Thanks for all the kind words and support.
Sean
A great improvement that keeps it still a Corvair .
Thank you!
Sean, just go ahead and rename this channel Corvair Anatomy……you’re hooked.😎🍺👍🏼
Ha, it's certainly looking that way. I'd love to have my next project be a wagon/rampside/van. Now if I could only find one in my price range...
That was a very good improvement over the original pump delivery system. Great job and it looks almost like nothing has been done to it !
Thank you! It made such a big impact on driving the car regularly
I've been piddeling with a 1990 Ford Ranger and I celebrate ALL of the successes after they are proven to work, mostly because I wind up redoing things at least one more time. I too want mine to look reasonably like Ford did it when they built it. But, at the end of the day, function is more important than a perfect look. I celebrate your successes with this and the blower motor video I watched just before I watched this one.
Hello Sean. I think you did a great job on that washer pump. I think only Corvair owners would notice that it was not original. Another project completed that was probably driving you crazy. Lol
George B
Thanks George!
Great attention to detail, good job Sean..
Thanks!
Job well done.
Thanks!
Well done Sean.........
Thank you!
If there is room between the new pump and the cover, you might put a screw and the original nut that held the cover onto the stud. That would make the cover even more original looking.
Sean, I'm sitting here watching you remove the washer pump and I notice that the washer fluid tank is empty, or nearly empty. Maybe that could affect the performance of the pump. haha
Yeah, it was low but that wasn't the problem. Even full it didn't work very well. I'm just glad it works as it should and don't have to worry about the washers ever again.
Hi Sean, another great video! I've been driving Corvairs since high school (1969) and I can tell you- even when the washer pumps work correctly, they still leave a LOT to be desired! I had contemplated switching over to a modern pump as you did, but I had no idea that there was a kit available. Thank You!
Hi Kirk! I got lucky with choosing this model, as I was going for physical size and had no idea that it had instructions for a Corvair style pump. I have to say that it works REALLY well now
@@AutoAnatomy Excellent! I'll be in touch.
Very Awesome! I agree small upgrades like this make the car more enjoyable.
Cool work! Great idea to electrify the washer pump! Best solution. Made it at my Volkswagen Beetle 1200 from 1966. 😊
Thank you Joe! You're always so generous.
Nice work 👍 definitely need a new windshield though
Working on it, gotta find one locally since the shipping is almost more than the cost of the glass.
Sean, of all the old vehicles I've had in my life, the GM Pulse styles were the worst! I love the straight electric pumps over those pulse types any day, making the car more drivable.
Hi Sean, I’m Dave, nice to meet you. I love Corvairs and I really enjoy watching you work on this. Your knowledge and skill on working on this car gives me a lot of enjoyment and reading the comments, I am not alone. God Bless you too and Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas to all my new buddies online here too
Hi Dave! Thanks for the kind words and for everyone’s support bringing this classic back to life. I’m already looking forward to my next Corvair and am very appreciative of the community taking me under their wing and teaching me as I go.
What would your recommendation be for a 2nd Corvair? Ramp side…wagon…van…early?
@@AutoAnatomy How about a convertible with an automatic. I love the shift on the dashboard. The pre 1965 models are cool too. I like the 4 door with the flat top roof
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I am new to your channel and enjoying this series of Corvair related videos very much. I love your style and method of making mods to your Corvair that make it more livable on today's roads. The Corvair does have a number of areas that need modification to function better and more reliably. This mod of the windshield washer mechanism is a terrific example. Looking forward to the exhaust, fuel injection(!!!) and other mods! Great job and God bless you too!
Thank you so much! I think making classic cars more functional that doesn't take away from their character is a lot of fun, and keeps them on the road. I'm also looking forward to designing the FI system and getting it up and running, hopefully soon!
Sean
Great way to add a much needed improvement ! Excellent!
Thank you!!
I agree a lot of little things get over looked and then you don’t enjoy the car and it becomes a piece of crap in a short time I’ve always said the little things add up to a big thing quick. It looks great I like it. Thanks for the video
Well said, thanks!
Vairy nice solution to a real problem. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks!
Sean, watching you use layout fluid reminded me of a story I heard many, many years ago. A young man was getting married and the "guys" get together to give the new husband a night out, so to speak. Well, anyhow, the new groom to be got completely drunk and passed out. His "friends" took a bottle of layout fluid on his pen*s. The next day, can you imagine hin trying to explain to his future wife why his "organ" is deep blue. haha What a nightmare!
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The original are so cool. It's timed not to hit the wiper arms. Mine works great. Just a bit of work finding the parts. When the sprayers are aimed correctly, I can use them with the top down.
I'm sure that good working units are much better than my old one was. I just got fed up with having it not being right and found a good solution. I do love how the originals were timed with the wipers...such a cool touch.
Geat video! Do you have plans to swap out the windsheild?
Absolutely! It would have already been done if I could find one locally or the shipping wasn't insane. It's on my to-do list before springtime
you did good, another idea for my list of things to do the my 65!!
thanks
Thank you!
Sometimes the original equipment isn't good enough for todays demands,good little mod and nothing you did would stop it being put back to stock!
Thank you! And yes, I wanted to be able to put it back to stock without any issues should I need to.
Nice to see how you did this mod and how well it worked. I can tell you that unless you remove the whole washer pump and wiper motor assy to do the rebuild of the pump you cannot reinstall the pump correctly as evidenced by the popping sound which is indicative of an improperly mounted pump. How do I know? I worked at a GM electrical service center at one time. Still, if I had my rathers it would be this mod over the stock setup as the stock just didn't work well on the 'Vairs.
Good to know., thanks...and I agree, I'd rather have the electric pump than the mechanical any day.
Another alternative is to use a tank mounted pump like Ford used. The Ford unit was available in different tank configurations the tank & pump is still available.
I thought about a tank-mounted unit, actually. This one just happened to work so well
Hi Sean, Is it possible to get a copy of the layout for the new mounting bracket. Thanks, Duke
Sure, email me at autoanatomy@icloud.com and I'll send a pic
EXCELLENT
Thank you!
You didn't show this novice the electrical connections!
It will be the Cadillac of Corvairs
It'll be at least a little better than before, hopefully.
too. 📢. For me when I pump fluid for my wipers I don't hear the motor. 2 ...🔊. for me all that for nothing
I guess I'm not exactly sure what you're saying. Are you stating the electric motor is too loud? I can barely hear it when driving since the exhaust is so loud...but that's about to change!
@@AutoAnatomy just messing. with. Ya