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Multi purpose T

Post by John kuehn » Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:03 pm

I got this photo from old cars, trucks, and trains on Facebook.

I haven’t seen this photo before but maybe some of you have. The caption was multi purpose T. They must have removed the hand crank to mount it? It looks like it has a priming pump on the side of it.
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Re: Multi purpose T

Post by TXGOAT2 » Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:08 pm

It may use a Model A style crank. It looks like it has a hand operating priming pump... very nice outfit!
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Re: Multi purpose T

Post by TXGOAT2 » Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:12 pm

It may use a Model A style crank. It looks like it has a hand operated priming pump... very nice outfit! It looks to be chain driven, so it must have some way to disengage the drive... maybe a pin in the drive sprocket or a master link in the chain. Running the pump dry would destroy the packing, besides making a racket and adding a lot of drag.


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Re: Multi purpose T

Post by John kuehn » Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:13 pm

I can’t tell if it’s a TT truck or car. Any ideas?


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Re: Multi purpose T

Post by TXGOAT2 » Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:16 pm

A TT could carry a water tank. This looks like it has no tank, so I'd guess it's a T. The suction line appears to be connected directly to the pump, rather than to a tank or manifold.


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Re: Multi purpose T

Post by Les Schubert » Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:24 pm

In regards to the crank issue, my Roberts T marine engine has the front of the crank about 1-1/2” longer than a stock one. This is because the boat propeller is driven from the front of the engine.

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Re: Multi purpose T

Post by Rich Eagle » Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:06 pm

Cool picture!
Ed in California 2018 provided a side view of one like it.
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When did I do that?

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Re: Multi purpose T

Post by TWrenn » Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:43 pm

I was wondering if the hand pump was to prime the main pump. Regardless it's NEAT!


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Re: Multi purpose T

Post by John kuehn » Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:52 pm

Anybody know what company made the pump? What’s a search term for that type of T accessory water pump?
It always comes back up as a T engine water pump and we all know what’s that for but not sure about this type of pump.


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Re: Multi purpose T

Post by Jerry VanOoteghem » Wed Feb 07, 2024 6:22 am

John kuehn wrote:
Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:52 pm
Anybody know what company made the pump? What’s a search term for that type of T accessory water pump?
It always comes back up as a T engine water pump and we all know what’s that for but not sure about this type of pump.
I've seen a pump like this. It was made by Jaeger.


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Re: Multi purpose T

Post by TXGOAT2 » Wed Feb 07, 2024 9:11 am

F. E. Meyers pumps were widely used in the T era.


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Re: Multi purpose T

Post by Poppie » Wed Feb 07, 2024 6:21 pm

The pump is fitted to a T chassis because I can see the two running board truss rods under the vehicle and in front of the rear wheels ....n


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Re: Multi purpose T

Post by John kuehn » Wed Feb 07, 2024 8:16 pm

I’ll bet the pump was really balanced so it wouldn’t shake the car or create a vibration. Mounting to the frame would help but the balancing of the impeller would be a must. My opinion.


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Re: Multi purpose T

Post by 67pontiac » Thu Feb 08, 2024 8:53 pm

I thought everybody says adding a water pump to a Model T is a waste of time. This one sure looks useful!! (Sorry, I just couldn't resist)!! Kind Regards


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Re: Multi purpose T

Post by Dennis_Brown » Fri Feb 09, 2024 11:36 pm

I have used Honda portable pumps that have a hand primer pump to prime the suction line to the pump. I notice this pump has a very large discharge hose to supply such a small nozzle.

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