"This vehicle is titled as a 1987 Ford Conversion. In 1987 the Floater Company built this unit on a 1976 LN750 Ford Tuck for the Colerain Twp.Fire Dept in Hallsville, Oh. The low mileage is the result of it being used solely as a Dry Hydrant Water Transport Unit.
The present owner has had the vehicle since August 2005. All wheels, hubs, and bearings have pulled, replaced as needed, along with a complete inspection and or replacement as needed of all working chassis parts.
The vacuum and Pressure Unit has been refurbished and is 100% ready.
The original lining in the tank has been removed and replaced. All storage and pump compartments are lighted. A complete rebuild kit for the pump is included with the purchase of the truck. At presents the pump is strong with new oil dripper sight glasses. Pump pulls 11 inches of vacuum in under 2 minutes. Vacuum release valve will open at 20" to stop tank implosion. Tank is baffled and relief valve for pressure can be adjusted for whatever water pressure is desired. Pressure to vacuum switch is located at rear of unit close to tank valves. Pump is PTO driven with engine locking throttle to set rpms. At 1100 RPMS 3' Hose will not keep up causing relief valve to open at 20"volume. Rpms can be set higher for pump using 6' hoses. PTO drive for the pump has a governor setting of 1500 rpms. Manuals for pump and other tanker components are included.
Truck has good tires and an extra 5-Speed Plus 4 Transmission that is included to be for future use if desired. Primary and Secondary Vacuum Traps have stainless steel float balls. Primary trap cage is new. All tank valves are brass. Valves and hoses are Cam Lever type. Tank has three 6' bolt flange piston valves, one 4 inch ball valve reduced for 3 inch hose, one quick opening 3 inch lever valve and two 24 inch Manway Lids for cleanout.
For water-level monitoring there is an in cab light level indicator for 1/3, 2/3, and Full Tank. At rear of the tank there are three sight glasses at 1,000gal, 1,500gal, and 1,900gal. Liquid filled pressure and vacuum gauge is at rear of the tank with pump valve switch.
As for hoses the 3" Goodyear Con-Ag Water S&D hoses are flexible for all weather. There are five 30-foot sections that fit conveniently in hose trays. For Dry Hydrant use there is a stainless steel filler trap for hook up to three 10 foot 6 inch hoses. All cam lever hose couplings are Aluminum Evertight. The pump is a Jarop 200-R, 290CFM.
There are 5 storage compartments consisting of 55 cubic ft. of space plus a pump compartment. All compartments are lighted.
Truck has airbrakes and a 391 Engine. This is a clean, sound truck that has led a sheltered live. 100% ready to haul clean or gray water for years to come. ". call 740-545-7966
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