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#652580 Mon Apr 11 2016 12:32 PM
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Hello I recently picked a model 546 pump and would like to get inside but don't see any screws or bolts on the outside. How does one access the inside ? If I look inside the only access door where serial number plate is I can see what looks like hand knobs , do these knobs release something to access.

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reach in the access door and turn the nob on each door... that action releases compression of a spring in the latch and rotates tabs that holds the door shut

Bennetts have one of the best door latching systems, imo.

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Yes, you release the doors through the access door, there handles left and right on the inside side of that door. At least that is what I have on mine.


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Lots of times these knobs are froze up and it is hard to get much torque on them. You may need to spray them with WD-40 or such to get them to turn. I just did one and had a bit of a time getting one door open.


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Thanks for the info !!! I am in the process of spraying them both with wd40 as they are locked up tight....

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I finally got one door open , you guys were right allot of spray and beer and Time.

What kind of a globe would of went on there in the early 40's ?

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round one.

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