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Tue May 13 2014 07:07 PM
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I have a St Louis 409 visible gas pump. I had it powder coated several years ago and I am finally able to start assembling it. Unfortunately, I am not sure how to do that. Does anyone have any information that could help me put this pump back together. I have not had any luck finding anything on the internet or in different gas pump books. Any help would be appreciated.
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Start with the base and work your way up. Lol. All kidding aside, contact Jack Sim to see what literature he may have
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Even though I live in St. Louis, finding literature for the St. Louis Pump Co., is near impossible. Neither the History Museum or the St. Louis Public Library have anything, the only thing I have been able to find is ads. The new gas pump book will have a couple new St. Louis pumps, and most of the b&w pics. in the 2nd book are now in color.
I also have a 409 that I hope to reassemble this summer, I hope I took enough pictures when I took it apart.
Jack Sim
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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You will find out that these things were engineered to only go together one way. If you didn't take pictures, at the time it was dis-assembled, you will just have to use common sense? Some of my better restorations were while trying to figure out the puzzle. It gives you a great sense of accomplishment. Paul www.severngaspumps.com
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Notice all 1st timers.
TAKE PICTURES during Dis-assembly & Burn to a CD to store w/ parts. Life gets in the way sometime before Re-assembly.
I think WE ALL have been there/done that.
During re-assembly, you have more time for BEER w/ time to ponder How something has to go together!
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Thank all of you for your responses. Unfortunately, I didn't take pictures. Your advice is appreciated.
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Hi Jack,
Does your pump have a 22" top? The pictures I have seen has a smaller top. The base of the top is about the same size as the dome. Mine is a few inches larger than the dome? Would it be possible for me to purchase a copy of the pictures you took of your 409 pump when you disassembled it? Thank you
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Both of my 409 were identical, they had the big dome.
Will get all the pictures together and burn a CD, email me your address.
Jack
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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