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Tue Nov 13 2012 04:58 PM
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Does anyone happen to know the approximate rpm of the input shaft on most Veeder Root meters to make them run at normal speed of the original pump? I have a bunch of small gear motors that might work to adapt to the pump to make the meter run as if it were actually pumping gas on a restored display pump. I saw a nice Tok 39 tall that had been rigged that way with a recirculating pump that pumped orange antifreeze through the sight glasses while running the meter when you lifted the pump handle switch. It looked and sounded pretty cool.
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When motorizing a Veeder Rooter. Pumps from that time period normally delivered 10 gallons per minute. It takes 4 revolutions of the input shaft on the bottom of the computer to deliver a gallon of gasoline. 10 x 4 = 40 RPM which should be the correct speed for a computer.
Dave GILL,
Dave's Garage & Memorabilia, Inc.
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Thanks Dave. After I posted the question, I put a computer on the bench and figured out the 4:1 ratio but wasn't sure how fast they pumped. The gear motors i have are a lot slower than 40 rpm so I think they will be too slow. I appreciate your input....Gary
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Depends on how far ya pull the trigger [Watching a Young Girl or Old Lady pumping gas on other side of pumps!] whether you use a 20-60RPM motor. LOL
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