'63 top pump

["Bob Merritt Simplex Mfg" <bob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I use
Hydro-e-lectric, 5475 Williamsburg Drive Unit #8, Punta Gorda, FL 33982,
Hydroel@xxxxxxx (800) 343-4261

There are other sources -- they are all about the same price and I have had
good service from Hydro.

Bob


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve B." <imprl59@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2003 7:50 PM
Subject: IML: '63 top pump


> Do we have anyone on the list that has been inside a top pump?
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> I am working on one that hadn't been moved in a number of years and was
> all gummed up.  I have it running and pumping but it will not build
> pressure.  With the top cylinders unhooked the motor will very slowly
> run them up and down.  Pitch of the motor does not change when the
> cylinders reach the end of their travel.  With the cylinders attached
> the pump runs but the top barely moves and will not lower on its own.
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> I'm looking for advice on what could be wrong with the pump or a source
> for a replacement pump that wont break the piggy bank right here at
> Christmas shopping time.
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>                                   Steve B.
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