Re: IML: 1960 Wiper/washer switch

["Clay Smith" <imperialman67@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have the same problem with the washer button on my 60 Custom.
I tried to duplicate the black button in the middle of the switch at work 
using black Delrin plastic.  The Delrin kind of looks like what was left of 
the original plastic button but is a softer material.
 I didn't have much luck though.
The button now pops out of the switch so I  obviously machined something 
wrong on the replacement button. I just haven't gotten back to making a new 
one to try.
Clay Smith
60 Custom
67 Crown Coupe
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Donn Reese" <DReese@xxxxxxxx>
To: "Mailing-List@Imperialclub. Com (E-mail)" 
<mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 12:37 AM
Subject: IML: 1960 Wiper/washer switch


As seems to be common, the washer button in the middle of the wiper switch 
is missing on my '60.  Add to that the washer plunger itself is broken off 
flush with the end of the wiper stalk.  I took the wiper switch apart 
tonight to clean it and discovered the Imperial engineers were asleep the 
day they designed the washer plunger....the silly thing is plastic.  No 
wonder it broke off during 47 years of use.

I have a wiper switch already cleaned up that came out of a '62 - the washer 
plunger on that switch is metal.  However I find the original '60 washer 
pump worked by vacuum while the '62 was electric.  So, what to do?

Reading through the IML archives my options seem to be to buy a '60-specific 
switch (and risk the plastic part breaking again) or replace the vacuum 
washer pump with an electric one and the "Jiffy Jet" bag.  The archives also 
suggest the vacuum system was prone to problems.

Is there any newer consensus?

It would be easiest to replicate the washer plunger in metal but I can't 
figure out how the "switch" it fits into comes apart, there's barely any 
kind of seam.

BTW, is there a supply of the washer buttons around or is it one of those 
scarce plastic parts?  I have a woodworking friend lined up to make a new 
one for me either out of ebony or maybe some bakelite I have laying around, 
but it would be good to have an original.

Thanks,
Donn Reese
1960 Custom 4dr hdtp
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
This electronic communication (including all attachments) is intended only 
for the named addressee(s) and may contain confidential information. It has 
not passed through our standard review process. Design data and 
recommendations included herein are provided as a matter of convenience and 
should not be used for final design. RELY ONLY ON THE FINAL HARDCOPY 
MATERIALS BEARING THE CONSULTANT'S ORIGINAL SIGNATURE AND SEAL. If you are 
not the named addressee(s), any use, dissemination, distribution or copying 
of this communication is prohibited. If you have received this communication 
in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete 
the original communication from your system.
This e-mail and all other electronic (including voice) communications from 
the sender's firm are not intended by the sender to constitute an electronic 
record, an electronic signature or any agreement to conduct a transaction by 
electronic means. Any such intention or agreement is hereby expressly 
disclaimed unless otherwise specifically indicated.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


-----------------  http://www.imperialclub.com  -----------------
This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please
reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be
shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the
Administrators should be sent to webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm



-----------------  http://www.imperialclub.com  -----------------
This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please 
reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be 
shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the
Administrators should be sent to webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm