Pump?

Nov 05, 2003 3 Replies

Gentlemen, I have recently acquired a pump in a job lot of stuff which I don't recognise. It looks vaguely like an old hand operated well pump but smaller. There is a handle out of the side near the bottom which works up and down. The whole thing is about 14" tall and mounts onto a square(ish) 4 hole base with holes about 3" apart. There is a pressure gauge up to 400 atmospheres (not bar) and the equivalent psi with CAV on it. There is a makers nameplate with CAV on it and a serial number. There is also a small reservoir painted grey, the pump is black. I suspect it is something to do with testing diesel systems. Sorry about the vague description. Please don't ask for a photograph, I don't have a digital camera. Anyone recognise this? Does anyone want it? Located Oxfordshire. Thanks



John


Hi John, CAV pop tester for testing injectors.

We have a collection of diesel test gear going on display here so would be happy to give it a home.

Cheers Paul

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Diesel injector test pump. Handy thing, if you're seriously into old weasels.

Don't be tempted to pump it. These things need a serious spray guard and their pressures are ridiculous. If you spray a body part with fluids, especially diesel, at this pressure then it goes straight through the skin and can cause all manner of dermatitis and even ulcerative gangrene.

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Thanks for the replies. At least know what it is now and I have no intention of using it. Paul, sorry but Peter F has already claimed it. BTW, I have so many 2BA grub screws that I shall never use them all. Various lengths & points. Also some 10UNF cap heads. Free to collectors.

John

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