Author Topic: had a mooch round the scrapyard today... (Read 4163 times)

Rotary-Motion · « **on:** January 14, 2015, 05:50:14 PM »

had wonder round the scrapyard was other bits and bobs but wasn't gonna take loads of pics... heres a few bits

I think these are hydraulic rams aswell as other bits bobs

something to do with kerosene burner?

nice petrol tank with tap

2 very nice cast iron supports nice for garden lamp posts lights etc..

and a big mono pump (working no idea)

Dickjotec · « **Reply #1 on:** January 14, 2015, 05:51:43 PM »

Some good stuf there. Where is the yard?

Rotary-Motion · « **Reply #2 on:** January 14, 2015, 05:53:59 PM »

Quote from: Dickjotec on January 14, 2015, 05:51:43 PM

Some good stuf there. Where is the yard?

I think its called smiths used to be next to daves yard in Hereford, there are 2 scrapyards next to each other.

great for metal angle and bars and steel plate etc...

I know the geyser there

greasemonkey · « **Reply #3 on:** January 14, 2015, 06:12:13 PM »

Nice little haul. I reckon those rams are air rams.

julesandtash · « **Reply #4 on:** January 14, 2015, 06:59:08 PM »

I'd put money on those being air rams, The burners look like electro oil units judging by the emblem on the cover plate and the yellow fuel tank looks like it came from a suitcase generator

Julian · « **Reply #5 on:** January 14, 2015, 07:19:18 PM »

Believe it or not, that's a small Mono. If it's not megabucks ... for heaven's sake grab it.

There's not much to go wrong with them. If you don't want it, it's just what Ged is looking for. Might be a slower delivery than he's after (I think circa 17 ltrs/min), but it'll last a life time and pump all sorts of gunk.

greasemonkey · « **Reply #6 on:** January 14, 2015, 07:22:48 PM »

The first Mono pic looks to have a lister pump hiding in the backround.
phenomenal pump for pumping water, if it's working. Worth a few quid.
Lots are cracked by frost mind.

Rotary-Motion · « **Reply #7 on:** January 14, 2015, 08:49:21 PM »

Quote from: greasemonkey on January 14, 2015, 07:22:48 PM

The first Mono pic looks to have a lister pump hiding in the backround.
phenomenal pump for pumping water, if it's working. Worth a few quid.
Lots are cracked by frost mind.

I thought that was a lister too

Rotary-Motion · « **Reply #8 on:** January 14, 2015, 08:50:31 PM »

Quote from: Julian on January 14, 2015, 07:19:18 PM

Believe it or not, that's a small Mono. If it's not megabucks ... for heaven's sake grab it.

There's not much to go wrong with them. If you don't want it, it's just what Ged is looking for. Might be a slower delivery than he's after (I think circa 17 ltrs/min), but it'll last a life time and pump all sorts of gunk.

cable on motor has been twisted and basially became one wire, do you think I should get it Julian? how much would you pay for that I can grab it tomorrow!

who wants it?

greasemonkey · « **Reply #9 on:** January 14, 2015, 09:04:02 PM »

If your going to grab the lister, check the big end. It's a fair guess the cover is off because they were investigating a knocking noise.
Having said that, it doesn't really matter, if someone really wants it, it's pretty simple to make up a big end. It's not under any serious stress. Any good machine shop could sort it pretty simple.
There is not so many of them about as there were.

This guy is starting the bidding at £200. Think he might be hoping a bit, but you never know.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lister-water-pump-/321638232383?pt=UK_BOI_FarmingEquipment_RL&hash=item4ae321f13f

Julian · « **Reply #10 on:** January 14, 2015, 09:11:06 PM »

Ged ... see this thread ...http://www.biopowered.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2276.0/topicseen.html

Personally I'd offer them the scrap value (whatever that is) on the assumption that it's not working. After that it's up to you and Ged as to how you approach things.

They are pretty basic, only major ware item is the stator available for Mono for about 50 quid, but they work reasonably well with a little ware. The mechanical seal can be refurbished with an O ring and some careful lapping ... see the wiki.

If you do get it, don't fix the wiring and run it dry, you could damage the stator. Fill it with veg, so it has some lubrication, and then try it.

Julian · « **Reply #11 on:** January 14, 2015, 09:18:40 PM »

Oh, forgot to say ... if the motor's dead it's pretty much a write off. It's a special motor with a left-hand thread on the end of the shaft. It may be possible to get the shaft of a suitable flange mounted motor machined and screw cut, but I doubt it wold be economical. That said those Hoover motors were very well built.

If this were the case you may get something for the pump, selling it as spares.

GedsJeep · « **Reply #12 on:** January 14, 2015, 09:33:55 PM »

I'm very interested, but rather skint until I sell the hytek.

Thanks for pointing me this way

julianf · « **Reply #13 on:** January 15, 2015, 02:06:04 AM »

I have a petrol powered mono MM which has the same pump bit as the mono in the photos.

Id certainly gamble a few multiples of scrap price for the parts in the end bit, if noone else wanted it.

The burner is an electo oil.

Dick - i cant recall what you said last time we spoke, but that burner would be good for you. Its possibly bust, but theyre fixable with some effort.

Julian · « **Reply #14 on:** January 15, 2015, 02:35:14 AM »

Quote from: julianf on January 15, 2015, 02:06:04 AM

I have a petrol powered mono MM which has the same pump bit as the mono in the photos.

RM's photo is an MS. The MM and ML are bigger and have the suction and discharge on the center line of the pump.

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