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Originally Posted by duckpin
Hi Jonathan,
Everything you ask, I would want. Specifically,
A) How it operates. It is now missing hoses and belts after a friend tried to get it running, couldn't, and then lost those and other parts.
B) Where to find parts that could fit. It looks like the pump is missing some grease cover; what modern pump could be used in its place? What size belt did it take? The engine is shot (and also is missing the tank and carb, see above as to why) and there is a refurbished one of a similar vintage nearby but it's 2 HP; would that be sufficient?
At this point I am interested in just getting it going and finding a pump that could be fitted. This isn't something that I want to spend a fortune on, but I would like to keep it close to original if at all possible. Thanks for reaching out.
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So, I'm not sure I want to take the time to draw up a plumbing schematic for you... or look up all the parts, or locate replacements for you. That's a pretty tall order. Before I do anything, I have two more questions.
1.) Do you plan to use this machine? Show it? Sell it?
2.) You stated you want to keep it as original as possible.... but why do you want to keep it original? You could set this up with an electric pump and it would be easy and fairly cheap. No second engine to find, or maintain.... or listen to while you are spraying. I wouldn't use an engine to run it.... I would put an electric pump on it, or drive it off a rear PTO. You don't have a tractor with a rear PTO do you? Do you have any opposition to that? Or do you have your heart set on keeping it as is? Back when it was built, I doubt an electric pump was available.