Check out the website of Old Custom Cruisers, a car club based in Bristol, Tennessee. They own two historic Ahrens-Fox pumpers—one from Chicago and one from Maywood, Illinois. These vintage fire trucks are not just relics; they're pieces of history that still hold value today. 1925 Ahrens-Fox Model JS4 750-GPM pumper Pump performance: 750 gallons per minute at 120 psi for 6 hours, 375 GPM at 200 psi for 4 hours, and 250 GPM at 250 psi for 2 hours. This shows the versatility of the unit under different pressure conditions. Engine specifications: 6-cylinder engine with 2 spark plugs per cylinder, dual ignition system (magneto and distributor), mechanical brakes, and a 3-speed manual transmission with spring suspension. It’s a classic design that was built to last. The "Ball," or pulsation chamber, helps smooth out the water flow as it exits the nozzle, reducing the jerky motion that can happen with older pumps. The tall chamber on the front also helped maintain vacuum on the intake side of the pump. Interestingly, this basic pump design remained largely unchanged from 1915 to 1952, proving its effectiveness over decades. This particular unit served in the Maywood Fire Department in Illinois before being acquired by Old Custom Cruisers. It was manufactured by Ahrens-Fox in Cincinnati, Ohio, known for producing high-quality fire apparatus during the early 20th century. Old Custom Cruisers photo Old Custom Cruisers photo Thanks, Dennis Water Quench Rolls,Water Quench Steel,Water Quench Rolls Aluminum,Water Quench Rolls Carbon Steel Jiangsu Kinuo Furnace Roller Co., Ltd. , https://www.jskinuoroller.com
Maywood Fire Department history
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