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. Sept. 23 1915
Myers' Bulldozer Power Pumps
WITH MACHINE CUT GEAR.
With Brass Lined Cylinder. Brass Covered Piston Rod. Back Geared 5 to 1.
Figs. and illustrate the Myers' Bulldozer Power Pinup as made with 3x5 Brass Lined Cylinder. The entire pump is mounted on one base making it easy to set under all conditions.
2z XI4 SPECIFICATIONS
The cylinder is fitted with brass lining is carried on a substantial base which makes a bed plate for the pump the driving gear being carried on one end and the piston guides and crosshead on the opposite end of the main body of the pump.
The gears are Machine Cut of the most approved pattern. They are double with ample strength to stand the strain required of them. The wrist pins are brass bushed.
The valves are hard rubber with Brass Grid Seat and are of the
quick closing pattern. Each valve on this style of pump is located in its own valve box and may be easily reached by removing the cap immediately over it.
The piston rod is brass coy end and outside packed
The plunger is fitted with double cup leathers with a turned washer placed between them SUCTION which insures perfect alignment.
A liberal packing service is provided for the cylinder heads and valve caps.
The suction pipes can be attached to either side making it very convenient.
The air chamber can be set to discharge front any quarter.
The speed at which this pump can be operated varies according to the elevation.
Each Pump is tested at the factory under pounds pressure.
Feet Elevation 25 50 75
H. P. Required 5 in. Cyl. ' 1 1 j 11A 2 2
At over feet elevation speed should be reduced accordingly.
Maximum Capacity Discharging Water at the Pump 3 x 5 inch. Gallons per hour.
No. Bulldozer Power Pump 3x5 inch brass lined cylinder cut gear 14x2% inch tight and loose pulleys suction
inch discharge 14 inch weight each lbs. each $65.00
Fig. SPECIFICATIONS
The cylinder is fitted with brass lining is carried on a substantial base which makes a bed plate for the pump the driving gear being carried on one end and the piston guides and crosshead on the opposite end of the main body of the pump.
The gears are Machine Cut of the most approved pattern. They are double with ample strength to stand the strain required of then'. The wrist pins are brass bushed.
The valves are hard rubber with a brass grid seat and are of the quick closing pattern. Each valve on this style of pump is located in its own valve box and may be easily reached by removing the cap immediately over it.
The piston rod is brass covered and outside packed.
The plunger is fitted with double cup leathers with a turned washer placed between them which insures perfect alignment. A liberal packing service is provided for the cylinder heads and valve caps.
The suction pipe can be attached to either side making it very convenient. The air chamber can be set to discharge from any quarter. The speed at which these pumps can be operated varies in accordance with the elevation under which they are being operated. Each Pump is tested at the factory under pounds pressure.
Feet Elevation 25 50 75
H. P. Required 5 in. Cyl. 1 1? 1%2 . 2 2 At over feet elevation speed should be reduced accordingly.
No. Bulldozer Power Pump 5x5 inch brass lined cylinder cut gear 16x4 inch tight and loose pulleys 2 inch suction and discharge weight each lbs. each $80.00
Fig.
1'ig.
Top view showing crosshead and gear arrangement of Fig. .
Figs. and illustrate the Myers' Bulldozer Pump as made with 5x5 Brass Lined Cylinder. The entire pump is mounted on one base making it easy to set under all conditions.
Maximum Capacity
Discharging Water at Pump
5x5 inch Gallons
per hour
Fig.
Top view showing crosshead and gear arrangement of Fig. .