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406 Washer Bottle

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Old 09-04-21, 01:59 PM
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Question 406 Washer Bottle

Hi, this is my first post so be gentle. I'm looking for some information on the correct washer bottle for 1959 406. The one which is fitted is possibly from a late 50's Cadillac. The jar lid is very corroded and the vehicle has been fitted with an additional electric pump. After some googling today I've discovered that i have a Trico AWS 4 unit installed and i was only looking for a lid!
So my question is, have i got the right washer bottle assembly or not?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Old 09-04-21, 02:08 PM
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Default 406 washer bottle

My 407 has a Trico bottle and top. My top was very rusty and I managed to procure another.
I do though have in stock a brand new old stock bottle if that fits your needs.
Nick
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Old 10-04-21, 11:27 AM
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On my 406 which I believe is original,20210410_130513.jpg is a Trico bottle but has an electric pump now.
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Old 10-04-21, 02:10 PM
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Looking at your picture is that the 406 has it’s washer bottle mounted in the battery fuse box area under the off side wing. Very interesting, my 407 has the same bottle and mechanism but is mounted on the near side on the bulkhead platform near the heater box. Presumably a warmer position. Nick.
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Hi Nick, Thanks for your reply can you post a picture so i can compare.
Gary.
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Old 12-04-21, 05:26 AM
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Thanks sch1ron, thats the same unit so possibly i have the correct unit. Cheers
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Old 12-04-21, 03:44 PM
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Default 406 Washer Bottle

Hi Gary,
I do not need to post a picture as the bottle in your 'photo is the bottle I have in my stock and the one on my 407.
It is original but is just the bottle, no top, no vacuum pump.
The one of my 407 has an electric pump on it.
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Thanks for the offer Nick but its just the top i need.
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