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#9591
Mon Sep 08 2008 04:18 PM
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Hello again, Been awhile. On the above pump of mine, the mid-frame or bulkhead is made of sheetmetal. A fellow gas geek I know has one too, but his is cast metal. When did they go to sheetmetal. Jack Sim would probably know. Thanks. Al
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#9592
Mon Sep 08 2008 05:07 PM
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I have a West Coast Manufactured San Francisco 850 with the same stamped steel center. All the square body 850/950 have a stamped center also. db
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#9593
Mon Sep 08 2008 09:27 PM
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No recorded record of this, probably in 1931 when they changed from a chain drive to the complete new interior pumping method. Jack Sim Author, Gas Pump Identification book and Air Meter Identification book. To order: www.petrolianacollectibles.com
Author, 1st & 2nd editions of Gas Pump ID book, 3rd edition is now available at www.gaspumpbible.comAir Meter ID book also available
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#9594
Tue Sep 09 2008 06:54 PM
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Thanks Guys,Guess Tokheim thought cheaper is better! My freind I mentioned drug his out of a farmers junk pile, along with a Gulf porcelin model with the stepped stainless top like a 36B but shorter. Only thing the one door is missing.Even had the old style good gulf pump plate!! What a find! Regards. Al
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