Wiper on/off valve

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Anyone know where to locate one of these? It is the on/off valve for the wiper water.

Russ
 

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Never mind, found the ridiculously priced valves online.
 
Yea, I was there earlier looking. Had to leave so I could ditch the lonely guy trying to help me that was clearly lost and looking for something to do...heh

Russ
 
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Depending on the space you have to play with, a straight pvc ball valve and a few fittings, either threaded or glued should work. All parts available at HD or Lowes
 
Agreed. I just had a salesperson ask if I was finding everything okay and I made the mistake of showing him what I was looking for... took everything I had to kick him loose lol.. and then I decided to head back later.

The valve looks good, I think it was the washers in the connections, which I was able to locate. Will know this next week when I hook it all back up. Not a major issue, not like I need washer fluid lol.. but the leak was there so.. heh

R
 
you need that expensive stock valve or you may create a restomod GW!
 
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Oh, I agree....probably better. Thing is, the new valve is not as nice as my old one lol....but, I think I can combine them if I have to;)

For now, I got new seals and will be trying torepair instead of replace and will see if that fixes it.

R
 
I am planning to rig up an electric valve soon... If I get around to it I will post up.
 
What does this valve do actually?
I have an aftermarket Marineco remote wiper washer kit I use on mine now, but have always wondered how I could just pipe into my freshwater pressure system and use it instead? Must be some type of switch to activate a valve to open/close?
 
ceadmilefailte said:
Does anyone know where to find the windshield washer manafold valve?
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Link 2 posts above still seems to work.
We all know GW didn;t manufacture that part, and their use is probably a fraction of 1% of its use, but sellers are smart enough to list it as 'Grady White', and triple the price. You can find that with 3/8 fittings, as a stop valve in any plumbing department, but most likely you will only find chrome or nickle plated brass.
 
First thing any passenger on my boat does when they sit behind the console is immediately fiddle with that damn knob. Followed by me saying “ Where the hell is this water coming from?” I like it for its simplicity, I just wish they hadn‘t put it right in front of my passengers seats on the dash. It’s apparently irresistible. Like a sign that says “Don’t touch this button”
 
Here you go! 30 second Google search for "Quest stop valve".
Five bucks online, and $7.59 at Ace Hardware.
One is 3/8 X 1/2, other is 1/2 X1/2. Not sure which is correct.

www.maxwarehouse.com

Zurn Qest Plastic 100 PSI Angle Shut-Off Valve 1/2 x 3/8 CTS in. for Hot and Cold Water

Zurn Qest in-lines shut-off valve will be of great aid for easy repairs and retrofit installations with no specialty tools needed. This water shut-off valve is compatible with Zurn PEX potable (non-barrier) tubing, CPVC, copper, and polybutylene piping. The QickTite nut-ring-cone connection of...
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Zurn Qest 1/2 in. CPVC x 1/2 in. Plastic Angle Stop Valve - Ace Hardware

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