It operates with a pump bulb on the floor.
Noticed it was cracked while doing the Spring get-ready today.
It may be a standard size jar but finding a 'glass' one may be difficult.
Guess it just gave up after 60+ years, it's always been empty during Winter
storage.
Bob
"it's only original once""
I don't believe it's a "dealer add-on" or after market item but rather it's a Ford authorized accessory. My original '53 Customline has the same setup. I have seen them on eBay on occasion. Martini olives supplied to bars/gin joints came in jars like this...
Already found a Valic Dill Pickle jar thats the right diameter but not tall enough. Encouraging!!
I'm just mad that it broke under my watch.
Not much has been changed on the 'old girl', it's a Family car since new and a tear was shed....DW just doesn't understand.
Bob
"it's only original once""
There were 2 versions of the vacuum operated pump, one had a brass housing for the pump and the other had a plastic housing. The plastic housing would last until the new car warranty expired, if you bought your car in May.
There are several different bottles, so get measurements from the seller, to ensure that you get the correct bottle.
I used to carry the rebuild kit for the brass housing in my 53 Mercury all the time. It did not take any tools to rebuild it, so when it failed, I just found a good parking space and rebuilt it in the car.
Tom
This message was edited by TomO on 4-19-14 @ 7:56 AM
As Tom O has stated the Foot Operated windshield washer is an authorized Ford accessory. I had the same problem, attempting to find a correct bottle. I searched the grocery stores and found a bottle of pickled peppers. The size was correct. I dumped out the peppers, washed the bottle and still have it 15 years later. I have attached a schematic of the system
Just have to finish the d*mn things.....
Bob
"it's only original once""
Tom
Bob
"it's only original once""