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Well, I got my first visible today! It is a G&B 176 First version (I assume)acording to the ID book by Jack Sim.The pump has great solid skins,original glass cylinder.Great shape in my opinion!

Anyway,I have a question for you pros that have been there done that!The pump is froze up and will not move.Can I remove the skin off one side to try to free up the pump?It does not look like there is much holding these together other than the skins.Would it help if I braced up under the pipe that goes to the tank?

I am going to do a complete restoration on this but it will be a couple of months before I start(Have to recuperate from the purchase of the pump)!But untill then I would like to get the pump freed up and do a few other things.

I Suggest you work on removing the glass cylinder BEFORE attempting ANY things else. A Broken cyl. can/will cost $500+ to REPLACE w/ glass.

IF you insist on removing the Front [NOT THE BACK] sheet metal before removing Cyl. TIE the upper area to a strong post as it will be somewhat top heavy.
MOST G&B T-176's have a Brass sleeve over the steel rod that slides in/out of pump mech. A little rust/moisture gets in there & the rod refuses to slide either way.

TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES BEFORE & DURING DIS-ASSEMBLY & burn to a CD, COMPUTERS do crash & PIC'S will be lost.
Been there, Done that.
db

We fill the pain from recovery. But DB right first thing remove the cylinder and put in a safe place .All the metal can be repaired,but breaking a glass cylinder will make you cry like i did. Take the before and after pictures.