<VV> Chev Vacuum Wipers

[Dave Ziegler]

on 9/23/04 11:50 AM, UltraMonzaWest@aol.com at UltraMonzaWest@aol.com wrote:

> airvair@richnet.net writes:
> 
>> In a rainstorm, the way you got anywhere was to
>> stand on the gas until you couldn't see anymore, then let off so the
>> wipers would beat furiously, then stand on it some more, etc.
>> 
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> ***
> It always amazes me how these simple things were overlooked by the masses....
> 
> A simple   "canister" [ GM used 3lb.  Coffee cans in Cads / Olds] to STORE
> vacuum took care of this problem..
> 
> Later years cars had  2 section fuel pumps...one was for vacuum.......once
> again on Cads / Olds, etc.....
> 
> As kids...we always used a $1.79, 6 volt electric fuel pump from Pep Boys to
> boost vacuum....
> Why? Does it rain in California? ggggg
-- 
Dave Ziegler
Corvair Therapy
Mechanical repairs
Minor restoration

> Matt
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