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I think I know what is causing this but answer some questions.

Is there a weep hole below the pump in the drop pipe?

Is the water rusty right away when starting to pump?

How far is the water level below the pump?

How many pumps until it clears?

How long can the pump set between uses that the ...

Morning,
Here is the cylinder. I have had it for 40 years and who knows how long it was in the neighbours well. I do know the family were owners of the farm since 1867 or thereabout. I am glad I used antiseize on the clean threads when I put it in the well a few years ago. Came apart easy. So I am ...

good Evening all,
I have a 3.5 x12 inch cast iron cylinder hangs below my Beatty hand pump which we use. I have it out at the moment. What do you use on them for rust inside especially . The first water is always rusty.
Thanks for any suggestions
jerry

Gear drive sealed , no leaks

Well over hauled pumping and looking pretty.to bad no one will be seeing it. It is going in a crawl space under my sons house. Pushing sprinkler 16 ft high
Smooth operating. Lots of brass parts
jerry

Hello all
I am going to tidy up this old McDougall 1406 pump I have have . Made in canada in Galt Ontario It has not been used for 45 years. I have a kit for it. What oil should I use in the gear box? It will be put back in operation. Pretty full of scale. Getting it cleaned up.
Thanks for your help ...

Curious about why the flat edge. Mistake in casting?

Hello all,
Have a little time. Here is a pic of my Beatty pivot for the tailbone. The matching piece is held together by a bolt with a flat edge.
Where would I get one?
Thanks
jerry

Thankyou

Thankyou for the measures. The place to buy steel is 30 miles away . I will be there in a month for dentist so will pick it up then. Still 6 bikes in the shop to fix and move out.
I noticed the mount is offset at front. Is that on purpose?
jerry