FB/EK Holden NASCO windshield washer enthusiasts guide

[Harv]

Ladies and Gents,

As promised, please find below the first pass of the FB/EK Holden Nasco windshield washer enthusiasts guide (with thanks to Andrew for setting up the host link). I know it's not all FE/FC, but a lot of the info is common.

This document aims to provide some information regarding the NASCO windshield washers fitted to FB and EK Holdens. It contains
;D historical information, such as which washers were advertised for different model Holdens,
;D practical information on identification, disassembly and reassembly of FB and EK Holden washers, and
;D guidance on replacement parts and overhaul techniques.
It contains answers to many of the questions that seem to come up routinely on most of the early Holden forums:
“Where do I connect the washer hoses to?”
“Is anyone making aftermarket washer nozzles?”
“My washers don’t work anymore… can I replace them?”

http://www.scribd.com/full/52759445?access_key=key-kxqe4whgmxhdfp90wj5

Happy to recieve any feedback for changes or ammendments.

Cheers,
Harv (chief apprentice winshield washer fiddler).

[fe-ambo]

That is a very informative guide you have produced. I am sure a lot of people will find it useful. Well done!

[mcl1959]

Harv, lots of interesting info - Not being an FB or EK enthusiast, I'm probably wrong, but I had always thought that the glass jar with black bakelite top with electric motor inside was the fabled Nasco EK electric wiper set up. I think it was made by Lucas and fits in the same cradle as the vacuum bottle (I think the glass jar is in fact the same as well).
I have seen quite a few FB's and EK's with this washer bottle / motor in them - I had one in my first FC that I took out of an EK in the 70's.

I assume you know the one I am talking about?

Ken

[mcl1959]

I forgot to mention - I also have some Trico fitting instructions for FE FC FB showing a foot pump the same as shown on p44 but with a bag attached to the fender skirt. The line drawing shows FB engine bay so I assume it is dated about 1960.



Ken

[Harv]

G'day Ken,

Interesting that someone has seen electric FB/EK washers. I guess the electric FB/EK washers you have seen look like the repro Lucas ones on P33 of the guide?

I never knew that a "bag" washer was available either... very cool. Any chance of getting hold of a copy of the instructions?

Cheers, and thanks,
Harv

[mcl1959]

Yes that's right - I sold a unit on ebay a few years ago - no decal on the cradle
I will photocopy and send to you - can you pm me an address

Ken

[collecta]

I own an EK station sedan with the elecric washer set up mentioned. I was wondering if it was nasco now i know ;D
cheers
Scott