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Questions on a Double Barrel Bridgeport Pump

Post by schwabd1 » Wed Oct 13, 2021 5:07 pm

Just a couple questions on this Bridgeport pump I picked up at Hershey....

1) Is this handle correct? Are the "divots" where the rod goes through supposed to be there or is it something someone did to get easier access to the nuts? I couldn't find a definitive pic online.

2) What is the correct hose? On the MTFCA site it says "red rubber" (I think from R.V.). The stub that's on there is rubber covered in a red woven material. Is the correct hose available? How long?

3) The fitting that screws on to the tire..... Lang's sells a "non functional" fitting because it doesn't have the pin that opens the valve in the tire. I believe Steve Jelf is pretty confident the originals didn't have this pin and relied on air pressure to open the valve. Will this work, or are the correct ones available?
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Re: Questions on a Double Barrel Bridgeport Pump

Post by TXGOAT2 » Wed Oct 13, 2021 7:19 pm

I don't know what's correct, but I've used old Goldenrod pumps on bicycle tires, and if the check ball sticks, the pump can lift a kid off the ground when used with a pin type tire valve coupling.


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Re: Questions on a Double Barrel Bridgeport Pump

Post by Colin Mavins » Thu Oct 14, 2021 9:05 pm

your handle is the same as my pump , my pump has the needle in the fitting . it will not work without it. My pump has black hose ,I have not found any red hose yet


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Re: Questions on a Double Barrel Bridgeport Pump

Post by Original Smith » Fri Oct 15, 2021 11:17 am

Looks real to me. I wish Langs would sell a leather kit for these. Next, can someone post a picture of the check valve? Mine is missing.

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Re: Questions on a Double Barrel Bridgeport Pump

Post by KWTownsend » Fri Oct 15, 2021 11:47 am

The cast iron parts are painted Chevy Moly orange.

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Re: Questions on a Double Barrel Bridgeport Pump

Post by Rich Eagle » Fri Oct 15, 2021 11:53 am

These are 2 Bridgeport's that I have. I suspect the divots varied at manufacture as well as with use.
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When did I do that?


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Re: Questions on a Double Barrel Bridgeport Pump

Post by Dropacent » Fri Oct 15, 2021 12:31 pm

Beautiful original pump, Dave! A & L makes the hoses that appear to be cloth wrapped and suit the high points model A guys. Also, the little hose clamps. Any good model A supply house should have them as they don’t sell retail any longer. OR, an old piece of red acetylene hose would look fine. I don’t know why people want red hose, I doubt they ever had it, but looks neat.

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