belly pump question

[fastfarmall]

If i take out a belly pump and use it as a reservoir, will it leak out where the drive was, or how do u plug that??

 

[Charlie M]

You can leave the coupling that screws onto the pump which has a seal. Assuming the seal is good to start with you shouldn't have a leak. Just remove the drive shaft to it so its not turning all the time.

 

[Janicholson]

Sealing up the hole that results from removing the pump from the reservoir is not complex. An expandable plug can be used and a blanking plate made where the bolts go. About one quart is added by removing the pump. Jim

 

[D Slater]

Look at my answer to Trent about M belly pump coupling today.

 

[glennster]

the kit from char lynn that had the live pump came with a block off plate for the belly pump. you took the pump off the resevoir, put the plate on and good to go. here is a picture of the block off plate. would be easy to make from some 3/16 or 1/4 inch steel

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[fastfarmall]

OK guys i think i am ok,Just had a new cover cut out of 5/8 thick, there's a new water jet machine in town, so they did a excellent job, I think i got it, thanks to all!