Wiper on/off valve

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Anyone know where to locate one of these? It is the on/off valve for the wiper water.

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Never mind, found the ridiculously priced valves online.
 

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Yea, I was there earlier looking. Had to leave so I could ditch the lonely guy trying to help me that was clearly lost and looking for something to do...heh

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Depending on the space you have to play with, a straight pvc ball valve and a few fittings, either threaded or glued should work. All parts available at HD or Lowes
 

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Agreed. I just had a salesperson ask if I was finding everything okay and I made the mistake of showing him what I was looking for... took everything I had to kick him loose lol.. and then I decided to head back later.

The valve looks good, I think it was the washers in the connections, which I was able to locate. Will know this next week when I hook it all back up. Not a major issue, not like I need washer fluid lol.. but the leak was there so.. heh

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you need that expensive stock valve or you may create a restomod GW!
 
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Oh, I agree....probably better. Thing is, the new valve is not as nice as my old one lol....but, I think I can combine them if I have to;)

For now, I got new seals and will be trying torepair instead of replace and will see if that fixes it.

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I am planning to rig up an electric valve soon... If I get around to it I will post up.
 

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What does this valve do actually?
I have an aftermarket Marineco remote wiper washer kit I use on mine now, but have always wondered how I could just pipe into my freshwater pressure system and use it instead? Must be some type of switch to activate a valve to open/close?
 

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Does anyone know where to find the windshield washer manafold valve?

Link 2 posts above still seems to work.
We all know GW didn;t manufacture that part, and their use is probably a fraction of 1% of its use, but sellers are smart enough to list it as 'Grady White', and triple the price. You can find that with 3/8 fittings, as a stop valve in any plumbing department, but most likely you will only find chrome or nickle plated brass.
 

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First thing any passenger on my boat does when they sit behind the console is immediately fiddle with that damn knob. Followed by me saying “ Where the hell is this water coming from?” I like it for its simplicity, I just wish they hadn‘t put it right in front of my passengers seats on the dash. It’s apparently irresistible. Like a sign that says “Don’t touch this button”
 

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Here you go! 30 second Google search for "Quest stop valve".
Five bucks online, and $7.59 at Ace Hardware.
One is 3/8 X 1/2, other is 1/2 X1/2. Not sure which is correct.