W.J.Craven "Hydraulux" pump.
Charles Hamilton
Interesting beast and hopefully plenty of information on the nameplate for
one of You "Retro-Aviation" bods to give it some history. The guy I picked
it up from seemed to recall that it was originally fitted with a Villiers WX
series engine. There is what appears to be a "starting-handle socket" type
pulley on the "back" end of the drive shaft. It appears to have been used
for pumping oil so is in excellent condition inside. It ain't arf heavy!!!
Pictures at:-
campingstoveman
Wonder if there is a family connection with our man in Exeter :-)).
Looking at it and assuming it is a fairly high pressure pump I would think
that the Villiers wouldn't have the grunt.
Coat of paint and its ready to rally.
Martin P
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Dave Liquorice
> Looking at it and assuming it is a fairly high pressure pump I would
> think that the Villiers wouldn't have the grunt.
There is quite a bit of hefty gearing down. Assuming the plate is
correct its orginal use is stated.
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Cheers
Dave.
kimsiddorn
Has anyone here got a WXII & can measure the footprint to see if it
corresponds. It would look good perched up there.
Regards,
Kim Siddorn
Dan Howden
A WX has a distinctive 3 bolt mounting pattern which would not suit
the holes on top of the pump. Also IMHO the pump looks too modern to
have had a 1930s engine fitted. Lovely thing though, and will make a
nice display, bet you can squirt water a fair distance with that!
Regards
Dan
Charles Hamilton
have to see how it performs with low pressure water. The non-return valves
are all "caged brass balls" (no monkey jokes please!!!) It's going on a
trolley with my PB 1.5hp, hopefully you'll see it at Astle Park next year.
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mark
Found this little bit info:-
"(9) Craven & Co Ltd, W. J., Evesham,
Worcs (Evesham 2631) Craven Hydralux
two-ram, twin-plunger pumps, driven by a
!•£ h.p. Villiers four-stroke petrol engine,
are supplied trolley-mounted to airlines and
other operators for ground defrosting. Fluid
delivery is 4gal/min, at a pressure adjustable
up to 4001b/sq in. Accessories include
suction and delivery hoses, spray guns,
lances and extensions, and double nozzles.
Charles Hamilton
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On 29 Sep, 23:48, "Charles Hamilton" <dyolfk...@btinternet.com> wrote:
> Picked this pump up from Thirsk on my way to Scorton Rally on Sunday.
> Interesting beast and hopefully plenty of information on the nameplate for
> one of You "Retro-Aviation" bods to give it some history. The guy I picked
> it up from seemed to recall that it was originally fitted with a Villiers
> WX
> series engine. There is what appears to be a "starting-handle socket" type
> pulley on the "back" end of the drive shaft. It appears to have been used
> for pumping oil so is in excellent condition inside. It ain't arf heavy!!!
> Pictures at:-
>
> http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/574865183kmjELY
Found this little bit info:-
"(9) Craven & Co Ltd, W. J., Evesham,
Worcs (Evesham 2631) Craven Hydralux
two-ram, twin-plunger pumps, driven by a
!�� h.p. Villiers four-stroke petrol engine,
Charles Hamilton
magazine. According to an old employee of Cravens, who made them, only
around 16 were ever made(?) so they are quite a rarity. Good find then and a
bargain too!!!!!
