Windshield washer tee

by Keith D Fri Mar 27, 2020 5:42 pm

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Windshield washer tee

Post by Keith D Fri Mar 27, 2020 5:42 pm

I am putting in a original style windshield washer system (foot pump) in my van. It did not have one in it when I got it so I am building the system from parts that I have found over the years.

What I am looking for is a source for the tee that goes between the very small hoses to the chrome windshield "squirters" and the larger hose that goes to the check valve on top of the plastic bottle.

I have not been able to find the tee at any local parts stores, if anyone knows of a source for this plastic tee I would appreciate it.

Thanks...Keith

by OutofSight Sat Mar 28, 2020 5:26 am

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Re: Windshield washer tee

Post by OutofSight Sat Mar 28, 2020 5:26 am

Do you have a picture of it?

by **dix** Sat Mar 28, 2020 8:44 am

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Re: Windshield washer tee

Post by dix Sat Mar 28, 2020 8:44 am

i would try hardware stores in plumbing section

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by Keith D Sat Mar 28, 2020 10:52 am

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Re: Windshield washer tee

Post by Keith D Sat Mar 28, 2020 10:52 am

OutofSight wrote:Do you have a picture of it?

I don't have a picture as I don't have one, it is P/N 1-82-8 in the illustration. The two legs that go to the squirters are really small. I have looked everywhere that I can think of with no luck.

by 69 Sat Mar 28, 2020 1:52 pm

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Re: Windshield washer tee

Post by 69 Sat Mar 28, 2020 1:52 pm

I hope the link works. Something like this with matching diameter.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZJN8PR/ref=sr_1_3?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=UOY18FO70813&keywords=t-fitting&qid=1585428608&sprefix=t-fit%2Caps%2C479&sr=8-3

look for a T-Barb fitting.

by Keith D Sat Mar 28, 2020 2:04 pm

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Re: Windshield washer tee

Post by Keith D Sat Mar 28, 2020 2:04 pm

69 wrote:I hope the link works. Something like this with matching diameter.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZJN8PR/ref=sr_1_3?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=UOY18FO70813&keywords=t-fitting&qid=1585428608&sprefix=t-fit%2Caps%2C479&sr=8-3

look for a T-Barb fitting.

Thanks... I saw this site before it does not have the right size.

The Tee should be 1/8" on the two sides that go to the squirter nozzles and 3/16 on the leg that goes to the washer bottle's check valve. That's what I measured the pieces at.

by 69 Sat Mar 28, 2020 2:48 pm

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Re: Windshield washer tee

Post by 69 Sat Mar 28, 2020 2:48 pm

Would probably not be perfect re squirting pressure, but how about using a 1/8" on all three sides and fill up one of those with duct-tape to fit the 3/16" hose?

Or, Use a 3 sided 1/8" and use a short piece of 1/8 hose fitted with 3/16 on the other side? silicon hose should work with a sitution like this.