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Hi guys...Great site. Just getting into the restoration of pumps. I have a 39S Tokheim I'm puting together. Is there any good literature out there to restoring and assembling these pumps? Specifically explosion views.

Also, I noticed the pump top is very difficult to get on the frame, but appears it compresses in so the notch will fit on to the frame. Is there any hints or tricks of the trade to get this top on the frame? Thanks for your help guys.

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First of all, Welcome to Oldgas. I'm pretty sure, that in the summertime, there will be a little get together by you, called Iowa Gas. If you stop by, there might be a few Oldgassers there, to say hello.

With that said, heres a link about a first time pump restoration.
http://www.oldgas.com/shoptalk/ubb/Forum4/HTML/001409.html
Its all basic stuff, and just about any of the procedures mentioned, can be improved upon, for even better results. Its not a Tokheim pump, but the basics are in there. Go slow. Take lots of pics. And ask questions. Most of all, have fun with it.

Oh, and welcome to the madness....


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Welcome aboard. Good luck on the restoration. I have not started my 39 yet because I am good at getting things tore down and bad at getting things put back.
Mike

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Thanks Thunder. All information helps!

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Can you post a pic. of your top ( bottom side ) I just finished a short 39 and am working on a tall 39 right now. Unless something is bent the top should slide right down. It's bolted in place by four long carriage bolts that drop down through the top of the frame.
B.T.W.....Welcome to Oldgas! grin
Originally Posted By: Richin65
Hi guys...Great site. Just getting into the restoration of pumps. I have a 39S Tokheim I'm puting together. Is there any good literature out there to restoring and assembling these pumps? Specifically explosion views.

Also, I noticed the pump top is very difficult to get on the frame, but appears it compresses in so the notch will fit on to the frame. Is there any hints or tricks of the trade to get this top on the frame? Thanks for your help guys.


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Don't know of any Tokheim pump that was a 39S. Here is a list of every Tokheim pump:

http://www.petrolianacollectibles.com/tokheim%20pumps.htm

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Originally Posted By: Jack Sim
Don't know of any Tokheim pump that was a 39S. Here is a list of every Tokheim pump:

http://www.petrolianacollectibles.com/tokheim%20pumps.htm

Jack Sim


39 Short (S) Sorry for the confusion. I believe it is a 39 A as that is what is stamped on the plate. Thanks for your help!!!

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Gasalleykid....I got this thing in parts and pieces, so I'm piecing this together. After your input, I looked at it closer and figured it out. You were correct. Thank you very much!!!!

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Glad to help...God knows I've needed it plenty!
Post some pics. as you progress!
Originally Posted By: Richin65
Gasalleykid....I got this thing in parts and pieces, so I'm piecing this together. After your input, I looked at it closer and figured it out. You were correct. Thank you very much!!!!


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Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, Jack jump over the candle stick!...Just funnin wink
Originally Posted By: Jack Sim
Don't know of any Tokheim pump that was a 39S. Here is a list of every Tokheim pump:

http://www.petrolianacollectibles.com/tokheim%20pumps.htm

Jack Sim


North on Route 66,

East on Gas Alley.
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I'm not trying to embarrass anyone, I am only trying to let people know where they can find the information they are looking for, either on my website, or in the books that I have written.

Is there any other website that has the amount of information on it as mine does? If there is, I will start pushing that site.

Jack

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Originally Posted By: Jack Sim
I'm not trying to embarrass anyone, I am only trying to let people know where they can find the information they are looking for, either on my website, or in the books that I have written.

Is there any other website that has the amount of information on it as mine does? If there is, I will start pushing that site.

Jack


Jack....I think your site is great and really interested in your manuals. I'll send you an e-mail. Thanks for your time, help and information.

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Got your books, Love your books, Recommend your books & site as well! It's all good Jack, Just goofin around. Have a cold one on me tonight.. wink
Originally Posted By: Jack Sim
I'm not trying to embarrass anyone, I am only trying to let people know where they can find the information they are looking for, either on my website, or in the books that I have written.

Is there any other website that has the amount of information on it as mine does? If there is, I will start pushing that site.

Jack


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East on Gas Alley.
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Originally Posted By: gasalleykid
Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, Jack jump over the candle stick!...Just funnin wink
Originally Posted By: Jack Sim
Don't know of any Tokheim pump that was a 39S. Here is a list of every Tokheim pump:

http://www.petrolianacollectibles.com/tokheim%20pumps.htm

Jack Sim
Be careful there gasalleykid Jack might send you to the principals office again for messing around...He took me out back to the wood shed that time and it still HURTS!!!

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