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I'm young enough to only have pulled up to a gas pump that had a digital reading. I cant really grasp the concept what this would be used for. I named it a "lubester" because thats what I truely believed that it was. I didnt realize that service stations had pumps like this one. Did they actually make sales from a pump like this one, or was it more of a piece of equipment that was maybe used by a mech. tech. in one of the bays?
I know that I was giving Jack a hard time but I truely enjoy milking you guys for all this kind of information. Its a pleasure to hear all the stories and its an honor to learn from them. Thats one of the reasons why I enjoy this hobby so much.
So I guess what I'm saying is, thanks to all the "old timers" and not so old timers.

One more thing... The tag on it has a model# 2230 and Serial mm35673. So if anyone has any idea on where I can get a picture of one complete or any information on one it would be a huge help in the restoration process.

Just get a snout from a lubester with the sorta hose hook thingie, and about 5 or 6 inches of pipe so it sits over the lid ,replace the part you have that goes up from the pump and you are done.

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Donepumpin in the north land, retiring to the Rodeo Pop Lubritorium to lube my throat.. ..Yeeehah..dodogas

I thought a lubster was a nice, considerate
used car salesman. One who gave a small jar
vaseline with every sale.
When I was in the market for one I called it a oil dispenser per Jack's book and people
(???) were telling me "lubster". Some say
po-tay-toe some say po-ta-toe. We all seem
to know what each other is talking about.

I don't like the way any of you are talken. the lubster I have says it right on it , "Rheem High-boy Lubster" ???? 1930ties.
made in Los Angels/Richmond Ca, go figure. your mostlikly right jack maybe the word came from out here, who knows.

[This message has been edited by Dwaine Buck (edited 05-27-2003).]

Jesus, you guys make me work sometimes. I have been turning pages in my Erie literature for about a half and hour now. This is what I have come up with. Your unit is not the 164-A-200 as the 200 indicates 200 gallons. It appears to be a 164-A-65 (65 gallons). If you check the measurments it should be 22 1/4" X 22 1/4" X 32 1/4" and weighing 150 lbs.
Here is how Erie described it: The No. 164-A-65 quare unit of sixty-five gallon capacity, affords ample clearance space to permit filling five-gallons cans, and can be equipped with bottle filling spout, special shut-off locking type nozzle, and locking handle. Graduated guage stick is standard equipment. When fitted with 8 feet of gasoline hose and nozzle, at extra cost, it is No. 165-A-65. Also comes in 120 gallon tank capacity when desired. No. 165-A-120 - 120 gallons - 29"X29"X353/4". Weight, 200 lbs.
Your unit was introduced in about 1934, how long they were made is unknown.
By the way, dodogas' reply while sounding comical is actually factual. I am going to look up my information on "lubituriums" and reply in another catagory soon.

[This message has been edited by Jack Sim (edited 05-28-2003).]

Thanks for the help Mr.Sim .

Fisheye19:

If you desire to change out that hose attachment thingie for a real Oil Bottle filler attachment - let me know. I have two extra nozzle ends. Complete, with the horizontal tube, and the oil bottle filler/can hanger fitting on the end. Either one should just replace the unit you have now and change it to a more conventional looking 'Lubester'. I even have some 'extra' Oil Bottles and Spouts that I could be convinced to part with if you want one for the finished display.

Drop me a note if you're interested. I'm located about 20 minutes West of Port Huron just off of I-69. Can't miss the place.

Later . . .

Jim

Thanks for the offer Jim but I think that I want to bring this one back from the dead with the hose assembly. Im not sure but I think it makes it kinda unique. I'd still like to check your place out if I'm across state some time.

Adam


[This message has been edited by fisheye19 (edited 05-28-2003).]

I just looked in an Erie catalog I have dated 1933..All the units we call lubesters are called(according to the catalog) lubricating outfits.Either rectangular or barrel type.(I'm still gonna call em lubesters though).Also in my catalog it shows the 164-s-60,164-r-60,164-r-110,165-a-200,164-a-200 and there is a note that says"these units when fitted with 8'of gasoline hose and nozzle are known as 165-2-60,165-s-30,165-q-65,165-1-120....extra $400.00..These are called kerosene barrel pumps & outfits.Thats my 2 cents worth of useless info

165-s-120 or 165-r-110, etc.
The first three numbers of the Erie model numbers above are the model. The "s" or the "r" stands for square or rectangular. The last two or three numbers indicate the number of gallons the that would fit in the tank.