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Maybe this has been discussed here already, but has anyone written a book devoted to gas pump nozzles? I mean how do you know what nozzle came with your pump originaly? I would think that something like that would be a helpful as Jacks book has been for gas pumps. I have included a picture of a Gilbarco nozzle. now obviously that came with a Gilbarco pump, but what model? Anyone have any thoughts or comments? Daryl

That is a good idea. When you going to start LOL

There are albums on Oldgas for cans, pumps and globes..... what would the chances be of someone starting one for nozzles and the correct pumps they go on.
I personally don't have the brains or the talent, but if someone could do one it sure could HTH.
bob

Sounds like that could be a great idea for an "Of the Month" feature on Shop Talk Showcase. What do you guys think about posting pictures of nozzles with any info if you have it?

We have to remember that nozzles were an upkeep item that needed to be changed, rebuilt or replaced very regularly. Specifications and photos of pumps when they were new should be a good resource for what was original equipment.

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Jim "Oldgas" Potts
Your host and moderator

I have always planned to do this on my website, I did get about 10 pages up, then got busy with another project. A couple of weeks ago someone emailed me asking where he could find the pages on my website, I went looking and they were gone. Haven't had time to see if they are on the server or not, and just not showing on my site. Will look into it over the weekend. By the way, I try to use original literature for the pictures in my gas pump books, so a close examination of your pump in my books may show you what the original nozzle was.
Jack Sim
Author, Gas Pump Identification book (Revised) and Air Meter Identification book, both coming soon.

Here is a website that has information you might find useful: http://nathanspetro.com/Gaspumpnozzle.html

Great link!

About the Gilbarco nozzle in your picture...I don't know exatly what models that used it, but the logotype on the nozzle is also found on the faces of certain gas pumps models. IMHO they were used on the 900 series and 1000 series gas pumps, and probably on the other models of tht era. On the face of the 96x pumps the logotype was not the same, and there is also nozzles with that older logotype.
just my 2 cents :-D
Claes

Here is an article you might enjoy about gas pump nozzles that was written by Scott Anderson:
http://www.pcmpublishing.com/articles/43.html