one theory I have received is that this is an oil supply pump for a speed
control - used to put hydraulic pressure on a clutch for a large ventilation
blower - can any of you guys who know stuff confirm or contradict this
theory?


"Bill Noble" wrote in message
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trying to figure out what this goes with - see link below - probably
associated with an old hit and miss engine or steam engine, but it would
be nice to have a clue

http://www.oldengine.org/members/levans/oiler/

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Bill -
www.wbnoble.com