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#373156 Wed Nov 28 2012 10:44 AM
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Hello,

What is the best way to gut a pump? My pump is to heavy for me to move by myself. Are the parts worth selling, or just take them to the scrap yard? I am going to gut my pump. Any info is helpful!

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what kind of pump? if it's a rare pump,someone might want them.i would not throw out parts for a visible.

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It is just a gilbarco 996. So scrap them???


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A sawzall with a metal cutting blade does wonders. Just be sure you don't cut away something you may need later. Its amazing how fast the weight of the scrap adds up. I have salvaged a couple of motors to use on buffing wheels.

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Yes, scrap out the guts. Remove everything below the computer.


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It always helps me if I spray the big bolts with some PB Blaster the night before I start ripping and tearing. Don't be surprised if there is some old red nasty smelling fuel left in there. Also, after you remove the small motor that Flatland was referring to, you'll eventually come down to taking out the biggest cast iron motor section. Before you remove the last 2 bolts and the thing comes crashing down, put something down on the base as a cushion so it doesn't crack your base. That happened to me with a Martin & Schwartz #70 one time, that cast iron fell down onto the base and cracked it right in two and I had to weld it with nickel to fix it. Just a thought, good luck bud. Goober smile

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Originally Posted By: Gas sign guy
My pump is to heavy for me to move by myself.

WIMP or a SKIRT?

Use a Torch, NO BUSTED KNUCKLES & you'll be able to Enjoy the Beer before it gets Warm setting on the tailgate.

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Originally Posted By: Dick Bennett
Originally Posted By: Gas sign guy
My pump is to heavy for me to move by myself.

WIMP or a SKIRT?

Use a Torch, NO BUSTED KNUCKLES & you'll be able to Enjoy the Beer before it gets Warm setting on the tailgate.


This our 15 year old member, skipp the beer,you might get grounded.
I un bolt everything off of bracket that holds pump,cut the pipes loose,and yes the old gas will get all over everything. Outside job and power wash afterwards.


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The pump ways around 150 pounds DB. I will have my uncle help me with it. Thanks for the advice guys!!!


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Pump Weight is closer to 250-300# complete.
[ROOT BEER]

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LOL! You know what I meant. I do like the home made root beer at the church brew factory in Pitt...


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NO, WAY!

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Noah,I'm not sure using a torch would be the best way to go for you. I think Dicks talking about torching off the bolts. You might be better off just using wrenches. Its kinda easy to butcher stuff up or start a fire in close quarters. It'll help you get to know your pump better too. lol When I was younger and still today, come to think of it I saved every spare nut ,bolt,washer ,etc. so in the future you will have an assortment at your disposal.

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There is one problem though, they are rusted on... I can't get the top off, and I doubt I can get the others off. I will use a saw to get them off.


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Noah:

As mentioned above - shoot everything with some sort of penetrating oil a day or so before tackling the project.

Another thing I always do is to put the pump on a LARGE piece of cardboard prior to the teardown. This gives all the mouse poo/mouse nests/wasp nests/dead spiders/dead mice/etc. in the pump someplace to land as everything comes apart. And when it leaks as you dissassemble it (and it WILL) the cardboard will soak up the old gas/diesel.

It always good to have a supply of kitty litter/oil dry on hand too - in case there is a lot of liquid still in the pumping unit.

Later . . .

Jim

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