Posts: 48
From: De Pere, WI, USA
Registered: Jan 2006

posted 02-23-2006 09:48 PM         

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So, I gutted three Gilbarco electric pumps. Two of them had the Leland Electric motor still in them. Just for giggles, I plugged them in and they fired right up after sitting for, what, 40 years maybe??? Are they of any use? I hate to take them to the junkyard for 3 cents a pound.

Any ideas???

Chuck

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From: Santa Paula, Calif
Registered: Oct 2000

posted 02-23-2006 09:52 PM            

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Grinders, buffer, fans, lathes, potters wheel, turntable, drill press etc. etc.
Anything that can use a 1/4-1/3hp motor.
DB

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From: St. Louis, MO, USA
Registered: Nov 2000

posted 02-24-2006 01:08 AM            

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Years ago I mounted one to a piece of square plywood, attached a buffing wheel, and now anytime I need to buff something I get it out put it one my work bench, clamp it down and buff.
If I remember correctly, a buffing motor is recommended to turn around 3200 rpm, and the gas pump motor turns around 2800 rpm. A good way to same $100.00.
One thing I forgot, a gas pump motor is a short run motor, so don't try and run it for long periods of time.
Jack Sim

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From: USA
Registered: Dec 2001

posted 02-24-2006 10:34 AM            

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I had a couple that I took down to the weekly farmers salebarn consignment auction. Figured farmers could use them. I got $2.00 each for them and I guaranteed them to work. Next batch will probably go to the salvage yard for scrap.

Keith

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From: De Pere, WI, USA
Registered: May 2002

posted 02-26-2006 03:26 PM            

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Chuck, I have been dialing the wrong number for you. What is your phone number again?

Bob 336-1797

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