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I've been working on this 966 and I can't seem to figure out how the light fixture should be pointing. The conduit with the 90 degree bend came with the pump when I acquired it. If I point it down as it was when I disassembled it there is no room for a 'standard' light bulb and it would hang down into the porcelain face plate area. If I point it up it conflicts with the top of the pump. Did these pumps use a special light bulb, and/or can someone point me to the direction the fixture should be pointing. Thanks

It should look like this.

http://www.thepumpdump.com/parts/main.php?g2_itemId=1511

http://petrolianacollectibles.com/bennett%20956.htm

Parts catalog shows every part of the 966 and where it goes.

Jack Sim

Thanks, So it looks like the bulb would sit just below the sight glass in that configuration. I'll look at it closer tomorrow. Thanks again.

I need to pick up one of the parts lists.

Ed,
The 90 degree elbow should be at about a 45 degree angle (if that makes sense). I went out to my garage and took these pictures for you. Hope this helps.
-Steve

966


966 w bulb


966 side by side at eye level

Thanks Steve, That's perfect. Those 966's are cool.

I have most of the inside of my Bennett restored and need to get to work on the sides and doors. I'm looking to make mine visually working. I have it mostly figured out. I'll post some pic's soon. Ed

Cool let's see 'em when they're done.