screen washer after market

[craig12]

im sure I know the answer to this one but just incase , is this the standard screen washer unit for my 1953 morris , says Lucas screen jet on it and its in full working order , if its original I will leave it on but I don't think it is

[philthehill]

1953 Minors did not have screen washers fitted as original. Any windscreen washer fitted to a car of that age and of much later registration cars fitted with windscreen washers had them fitted as an after marker addition. Fitted quite a few after market kits when I worked in the BMC garage.
The system you have fitted is a real period fitment and I for one would leave it on.

[craig12]

i did wonder how they washed the windows , and this explains a small button on the dash which is not standard , thanks for the advice I will leave on , the radio looks period also " Ever ready" , ive yet to see if that works but looks like you could remove from car to carry around with you ?

[philthehill]

Keep the radio even if it does not work.
All these things are slowly disappearing.

[gtt1951]

I have one of those fitted to the bulkhead of my '56 Traveller, I see yours is on the inner wing.
Wash bottles seem to have been fitted all over the place in the engine bay - and all different types.
Hold on to that one, especially if the impeller still works. Period replacements of this type can be bought from Moss Europe, but the price is astronomical (currently £236.95 - its come down a bit).
George.

[mike.perry]

As George said, they are worth a fortune, in the area of take it off, wrap it in cotton wool and store it somewhere safe.