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OK this is probably a dumb question, but what is the glass globe on my Wayne 70. What is its purpose?

By glass globe go you mean the 17" tall glass or plastic frame that was made to hold the companies advertising lenses that sat on the top of the pump or the small clear glass bubble shape cylinder that protrouds at the top of the meter face?

The bubble shaped one about 2 inch dia.

Trip:

That would be the 'sight glass'. This is what the gas flowed thru on it's way to the hose and your vehicle. It was designed so the customer could actually see the gas flowing and would be reassured that they were getting the full measure of gas that they paid for. Remember - these pumps were produced before the States started certifying the gas pumps with their 'Weights and Measures' divisions for accurate flow and delivery.

On most old un-restored pumps, the sight glass is clouded over with 'dead' gas so you can't see the 'spinners' or the 'balls' that would have spun/danced while the gas was flowing. You will need to carefully remove the collar/hold down assembly so you can restore the clairty of the sight glass and the mechanism inside.

Check out some of the shots on Oldgas of restored pumps and you will see what I mean. Go to the 'Main Menu' and click on 'Pictures'.

Later . . .

Jim

[This message has been edited by T-way (edited 08-06-2003).]

Thanks alot

Welcome to your new addiction Trip....The more ya learn the more you get into it. Have fun.
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Hubba

OH GREAT !!! is that what has happened? I knew I was spending a lot of time with that pump. The time just goes by sooo fast. Last night my wife had to almost drag me out of the barn. I've got the "just a few more minutes" fever.

LOL - I know the feeling my friend.
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Hubba

I took all the stuff off the doors and removed them. Then all the stuff from the side panels and started taking them off when I quit for the night. The side panels and doors are in good shape except for some dents down low (someone backed into??). I was thinking of laying them flat on my concrete floor and using the side of a piece of 2x6 and hammer them to flatten them out . Good or Bad idea?

Trip ... I have "banged" out dents before..just take your time. I am not the best body man but make my pumps decent. Some have minor dings in them but sometimes if they arent too bad...I dont care. Someguys who are excellent body men like the Jims or Steve Snow make their pumps perfect and they look outstanding. For me...The fun is doing it myself. Sure my pumps arent perfect but they look cool and I had fun working on them. I am sure some metalsmiths would say "oh Hubba ...why didnt you straighten the sheetmetal perfect"? and some people would say "Man thats great"? eye of the beholder I guess. Main thing have fun and enjoy it.
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Hubba

Trip:

That will work - but you will get the 'pattern' of the cement pounded into the metal. Put a large flat piece of clean plywood under the panels and then lay the 2x6 flat on top of the ding. Now whack the 2x6 a couple of times and check to see how much process you have made. Repeat as necessary until you can't make any more progress.

It will be easier if you can work on a bench, and even easier if you get around and get some real bodyman's tools and a book on bodywork for reference. The 'wood-n-hammer' method will take out some of the bigger bangs - but it won't get the panels as straight as you could with the correct tools.

Most of the older pumps had sheetmetal that was extremely thick compared to todays vehicles, so they are good training for body work. You usually don't have to worry about being too agressive. The steel won't allow it!

Later . . .

Jim

Yeah your right, that is some thick metal. Is there any good can't live without body tools you would recomend?

Dont let Aqua or a guy named Jeff talk you out of that manifold that the spinners are mounted on..LOL Just curious what you THOUGHT the sight glasses were for???
Might cause less damage to the door if you put wood under and use a 6 in piece of 1x2 or 2x2 with the end slightly rounded, against the skin, then hammer that sort like pounding on a chisel. If you are not striking flat with the hammer you could put dents sticking out of the skin.
Be careful of the inside parts of the pump will contain lead , dont be wiping your brow repeatedly.

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Stay cool, have fun with the pump and remember "Dont Lick Lead!!!"..dodogas

Not sure what I thought the glass was for, I knew it had gas in it once. So I should use the end of the board? I was going to lay it length ways and on the edge of the board and pound it.

Hey I am not a body man, but it works for me, probably not the way most guys do it, just go slow and easy and get something under it with a bit of give that wont damage the metal.................. dodogas