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by John B
Tue Nov 03, 2020 12:41 am
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Speed Queen water pump? Model A engine.
Replies: 6
Views: 4547

Re: Speed Queen water pump? Model A engine.

Oscar- One would need to measure the flow rate of one of these pumps in actual use on a wringer washer. One would also need to know the RPM of the pump. If the wash tub contains twenty gallons, a user would likely expect to empty the tub into the nearest sink/drain/ditch in less than five minutes? T...
by John B
Mon Oct 12, 2020 4:34 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: Speed Queen water pump? Model A engine.
Replies: 6
Views: 4547

Speed Queen water pump? Model A engine.

Fellow builders/operators: Decades ago, there was talk of using a Speed Queen water drain pump on the Model A powered Pietenpol aircraft, as an engine coolant pump. These pumps are still available, New Old Stock, and they are quite light, as they are made of aluminum. Is anyone using this set-up? Wh...