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#50500
Wed Aug 16 2006 09:03 PM
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Metric to Pounds!
is there anyone out there that has done it or knows for sure... how you convert a metric reading meter over to read in pounds ..
your assistance is greatly appreciated... thanks!
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#50501
Wed Aug 16 2006 09:24 PM
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Anything Chevron I'd rather be flying.....
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#50502
Thu Aug 17 2006 06:57 AM
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If you want to do the job correctly (switch from kilopascals to psi)you need to replace the large spring on the spring and nut assembly. It's part # 30346. Then all you need to do is buy the psi wheels which run $10 and $6 each. If I were you I wouldn't take the time to replace the spring. Use what you have and switch the wheels. Let me know if you need any additional help. Ron http://www.gaspump.com for parts or rscobie@gaspump.com for additional help OR call me at 651-653-6503 [This message has been edited by Ron Scobie (edited 08-17-2006).]
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#50503
Thu Aug 17 2006 11:06 AM
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thanks, thunder II ..
actually there is already a nice conversion chart attached to the face of this unit but we would like to change the metering mechanisum itself to register in pounds .. ............................................
thanks mr scobie ..
you mention about changing a spring and nut plus the wheels .. then you indicate you wouldnt bother with the spring etc... only the wheels .. while this is somewhat contradictory or confusing to us .. i guess the bottom line is... does it work this way ..
ps: a very good price on the wheels too .. considering other said well known vendor is advertising new plastic wheels for... $30.00 each ..
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#50504
Thu Aug 17 2006 03:29 PM
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I think Ron meant that if you just change the wheels, it will look correct, but not read accurately. If you're going to actually USE it, you'd have to replace the spring.
At least, that's the way I read it.
Wes
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#50505
Thu Aug 17 2006 10:02 PM
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thanks thermactor ..
you may be 100% correct on that read .. we dont know thats for sure .. maybe ron will return and let us all know .. lets hope ..
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#50506
Thu Aug 17 2006 10:15 PM
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Actually that is for sure! You have to understand that most of us just restore or leave as is. These pumps and all the petroliana for the most part are for enjoyment and not for actual use. Now, if you want to use it and have it read the proper pressure, then a complete conversion including the spring is necessary.
Larry
In memory of DB 9/12/49 - 8/28/14
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#50507
Fri Aug 18 2006 06:12 AM
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Thermator was correct. The call is yours. Ron
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