Well, progress on my Barton pump in Rosie!
The joker throttle (remote throttle) that was factory installed was basically crap. When it started slipping, and I went to remove it, it was so ignorant I got totally frustrated and decided to replace it. We had a Vernier Cable throttle from a Seagrave lying around. We were able to make it work, with a custom, "between the grill bars" mounting plate next to the primer handle. So I now have an absolute positive remote throttle control.
Brought Rosie home today, with a freshly loaded hose bed (nothing better in a vintage fire engine!), filled the tank, and pumped through an inch and a half line with a smooth-bore tip. Great fun! Very good stream, pump showing 60 psi, truck held its temp., and throttle held solid. Success!
Still, it apparently wasn't interesting enough to my 13-year old to tear him and his friends away from their board game. Sheesh . . . kids these days!
-Michael
