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Petters Pump
maury:
Time for a new project. I saw a project on Smokstak where a guy was restoring a Petters Pump, and I just couldn't wanting to build a model of it. The project was mostly dis assembled, and I'm not sure all of the parts were there. Additionally, I was unable to see the cylinder and valving internals from the pictures. Additionally, I don't have access to the actual pump, so I had to print out the pictures and scale the design from that. So this will not be a scale model, but a close approximation with a little artistic license.
I'm at the point where I have most of the parts modeled in Solidworks, and have built an assembly and have done checking for the parts fitting properly. There are still details to address, mostly with the valving, so it continues.
This will be an excellent companion for the Webster Chicago I'm in the process of completing. The project will be made from castings, so there will be a lot of pattern work. If my health holds up ok I'll be pouring the parts in aluminum, then on to the shop....
maury
crueby:
Neat looking pump! Will be watching along. :popcorn:
Dave Otto:
That brings back some memories, will be fun to follow along.
Dave
maury:
Thanks for checking in guys.
Dave, I have the memories too. Also still have the Gould Pump. Maybe someday I'll finish my Pacific and connect it up.
maury
CI:
Looks great !
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