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Wed Aug 28 2002 08:16 PM
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I have a Bowser 585 that I am restoring and above where the gas nozzle goes there is a 1/2" female pipe thread.. any body know what it's for? or what goes there ?
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#32158
Wed Aug 28 2002 10:04 PM
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ks,I believe it's a vent,I plugged mine with a 1/2" brass plug.(available at most plumbing supply stores..)Good Luck! Tim
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#32159
Thu Aug 29 2002 07:57 AM
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ks:
I posed a similar e-mail question to Scott Anderson about a Neptune 855 I have. My nipple is located at the juncture of the side panel and the top. Scott stated: "THE THREADED FITTING HOLE IS FOR A 1/2" PIPE THAT COULD HOLD A PRICE BOX OR A NO SMOKING SIGN".
I personally doubt that it's a 'vent'. These pumps are not air-tight and a real vent would have had an attachment inside that would lead to whatever needed to be vented in the mechanism.
If you decide to go with a price box, reproduction price boxes are available from the various suppliers we all use for restoration. Original price boxes occasionally come up on auction in E-bay, so that's a place to look. The last couple I watched went for about a buck and a half ($150.00). I'm planning on making a custom 'No Smoking' sign for my pump. Hope this helps. Jim
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#32160
Fri Aug 30 2002 06:26 PM
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My best guess was some kind of a sign also...thanks for the replies!
K Baird
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Fri Aug 30 2002 07:24 PM
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I have one of the signs that thread into this hole. It has a square plate that reads, Sight glass must be full before and after delivery. It also has a ring on top of this that would have held a small round sign, 4 1/2" across and probably had the price of the fuel on it. It is also possible it had a no smoking sign there. It is held in with a snap ring. Mine needs the sign has any one out there got one? Thanx, Les
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