Jim Leavitt asked:
>My '59 TR-3A has a "windscreen washer" apparatus that operates by means of a
>bulb-like object on the instrument panel. The driver would simply apply
>pressure to the bulb to cause fluid to be dispatched to the windscreen. By
>modern standards it is extremely primitive, which means it seems to be
>perfectly appropriate for a vintage Triumph. My question to the list is
>whether this is likely to be an original item, a dealer added item, or some
>sort of blue light special after-market item.
My '59 TR-3A had what sounds like the same item installed on it when
I bought it. It looked so cheesy that, at the time, I assumed that it
was an aftermarket part, especially since it also had a cheesy looking
cigarette lighter installed in the dash. (It also has the optional
ashtray under the dash). After taking it off, and losing or throwing
away the pieces, I have discovered that the washer was an option and
have been slowly collecting the parts to re-install it. Oh well. I
don't know if it was a factory or deal installed option, however. Anyone
know about the cigarette lighter?
John Lye
rjl6n@Virginia.edu
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