Well, I finally got it to draft today. Had fun aerating the pond and refilling the tank.

It isn't a Stovebolt, but it is cool.
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Engine 3 -- drafting!
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2 inch suction line feeding an inch and a half straight nozzle.
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150 psi in the pump, about 135 at the discharge. at 1800 rpm. Pretty good numbers for a 50-year old pump, I suspect.

~ John

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