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#659582 Wed Jun 29 2016 07:04 AM
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There has been some discussion regarding the model number of the pump pictured on the right below. The identification tag on the pump indicates that it is a model 500. I believe, based on a photo in Jack Sim's first gas pump identification book, that the model 550 had an internal sight glass while the 500 has an external visi gauge. This is the first American 500 I've seen so if anyone else has any additional information please feel free to chime in. Thanks

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Have the same pump American 550..Tom

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Tom, thanks for the reply. Would you please be kind enough to post a picture of your pump if you don't mine. Thanks

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Give your email address and I will send them to you and you can post if you want ...Tom

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My email address is in my profile

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I would think there must be some differences between a 500 and a 550.

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My 550 is a veeder root model instead of clockface with internal sight glass.


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Since the last book I have found a nice piece of American literature on the 500 series pumps. Actually it doesn't mention the 500, just the 510 and the 550.
The 510 is a v/r computer, with inside sight glass.
The 550 is a clock mech, with a outside sight glass.
The other think I see is that the face bezel is more elaborate than your 500.

By the way, can I have your permission to show the 500 in the next book. I still have time to add it.

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Need to add a little more.

Since these are late 1930s pumps, the 550 (clock) was probably made after the 510 and was sold as a non-computer. This was done quite often, probably an easy way to get rid of the left over clock mech. instead of paying v/r a fee to use their computers.

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Jack, by all means feel free to use the picture or let me know if you need a different photo with higher resolution.

Marshall

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Marshall

Here is a picture of mine. Clearly marked 550

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Marshall,

Does your 500 have the same face bezel as shown in junknjohn's picture?

Jack

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Marked 510 and 710

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Attached is a picture of mine all cleanup, with new faces, glass, wiring and no missing parts other than the repro glass corners.

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Jack,

I never saw you message. My face plates are the same as Johns. Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner.

Marshall

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Originally Posted By Hardy's Garage
Jack,

I never saw you message. My face plates are the same as Johns. Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner.

Marshall

But is it the same "face bezel"?

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