Can it be saved?

[CTull]

I purchased a Hudson hand pump from a junk store yesterday. I have disassembled it to the point you can see in the pictures. It appears to be complete but a couple of pieces are broken. The top flange at the threaded bushing and also, the top rod guide. Probably not what they are called but hopefully everyone understands what I mean. My question is, can I bring it back to life? I am hoping to attach it to my windmill if I can get it going. Any thoughts or ideas?

[windybob]

If it's going to be hooked up to a well, there is something you absolutely need to check first.

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

Heck yeah that definitely can be saved. You could fabricate a new rod guide and weld it where the other one broke. I also would make a new pump rod with flat stock and rod welded together.The rod will need to be long enough to stick around a foot below the bottom of the pedestal pump and threaded. usually inch and a half pipe screws in the bottom of the pedestal pump.

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

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[mtblah]

Chuck , with your skills you can make it right again , just time & sweat equity .

[CTull]

If it's going to be hooked up to a well, there is something you absolutely need to check first.

What is it I need to check first? I do plan to use it on a well, but that might be awhile.

[windybob]

There are pipe threads up in the body by where the spout is. If those threads are bad, or there is a pipe broken off, then you can't screw the well pipe in there. If you use it for a well, that's what holds the drop pipe. The threads are usually 1 1/2 or 1 1/4. Sometimes they are 1 1/2 with a reducer in it. If there is a pipe broken off there, there are ways to get it out, like thru the spout opening. It's not easy, but must be done for well purposes.

[CTull]

Thanks everyone for the great information. I disassembled it as soon as I got it home but now other projects have gotten in the way. Planning to get back on it in a few days. And yes, I definitely want to use it on a well.