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#49001
Sat May 31 2003 06:09 PM
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I bought a restored Erie #743 gas pump. The hose is stored inside, but I don't know how to open it! It feels like it is latched but I can't find the release. Can anyone offer any suggestions? I want to set up the pump in the living room but can't figure this out!
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#49002
Sat May 31 2003 07:10 PM
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WE ARE NOT IGNORING YOU,,.. I DON'T HAVE ANY ERIE GAS PUMPS AT THE MOMENT TO WALK OUT AND FIGURE IT OUT.. MOST OF THE GUYS THAT WOULD KNOW ARE AT A GAS SHOW FOR THE WEEKEND.. WAIT TILL MONDAY IF NOBODY ELSE POSTS.. ... MY ADVICE,,, A LARGE PRY BAR AND LOTS OF FORCE!! [KIDDING!!] SOME PUMPS YOU LIFTED THE DOORS STRAIGHT UP,, I THINK THOSE WERE GILBARCOS.. TRY THAT GENTLY,, SOME HAD KEYS,, MOST HAVE AN ACCESS DOOR WHERE YOU REACH IN AND TURN A HANDLE.. WELCOME ABOARD.. FRANK..
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Sat May 31 2003 08:27 PM
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Hey RandyB.... Relax. As Frankie says, most of the guys are out.. I happen to be in.. but I don't have your pump.. so I can't help. (would if I could) Do check your access door, reach in.. you may find your release lever.
Putting it in the Living Room?? You are obviously single!!! Good for you! Welcome...
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#49004
Sun Jun 01 2003 11:18 AM
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Hey Randy,
Good choice by putting it in your living room. It makes for a great conversation piece. I have my Wayne 60 showcase in my living room and will hope to soon have My Erie 753 in my living room as well. I am married but my wife and I made a deal...I could have two gas pumps in the living room if I removed my Phillips 66 and Studebaker/Lark Dealership signs from the bedroom. I put them in when she made a trip home to visit her parents and "surprised" her when she came home. Those were my first two signs that I purchased.
Good luck!!
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Sun Jun 01 2003 11:21 AM
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Most of the pictures in my book show that series of pumps to have a lock on the side. The doors are hinged.
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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Mon Jun 02 2003 05:20 AM
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There should be a lock on the hose side of the pump. With a little luck, and if you hold your tonque just right, a small screwdriver with a few wiggles and taps from a hammer you may be able to open it just like having the key. It worked on mine anyway. Good luck.
Don
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