Rescuing a Vintage Stover "HUMDINGER" Sludge Pump Unit!

[@cprossu]

I am so sorry, I may never get to use this phrase correctly again in my lifetime, but I cannot resist... That's a real humdinger you got there!

[@matty2helpfull]

😂😂😂😂😂 love it 😊

[@charliethauberger2772]

Hey Swatch, not sure about all the different caterpillar tractor models but just recently I saw a Caterpillar 10 at a small museum in Revelstoke, British Columbia that I thought was pretty cool.

[@squatch253]

Yep the Caterpillar Ten was the smallest tractor that they ever produced, built from 1928 to 1933 and I own one myself which can be seen on the channel here under the "Caterpillar Ten" playlist :-)

[@briankennedy5578]

Thats definitely a Humdinger.

[@okeechobeejoe2868]

It does my heart good to see you and your dad spending time together. I just like seeing all your projects you take on Toby !

[@williamhastings7182]

For a minute there I thought ole Squatch wad gonna live dangerously and just yank that old pump right on down the road to the house. It could've been a Rick Bork moment for Squatch...lol. Thats a great find! I just finished up a Stover concrete mixer restoration

[@williamlee1273]

I restored one of those when I was 15, I'm 68 now had to replace the diaphragm about 4 years ago, they are still available along with the check balls if you need them. Make sure you pull the drain plug on the gearbox that runs the walking beam, it is not sealed on the top and lets water in. Smooth running unit and fun to watch. Had to downsize and sold it last year. Had my fun with it though.

[@johnboer5479]

I love those hit and miss engines. When I see one for sale I think about it, but last thing I need is another toy.

[@steveparker8723]

Looking forward to more video on getting the Humdinger going.

[@tomwolf9420]

Hats off to senior: although I only can guess his age I’m impressed how he’s moving things around. Reminds me of my dad who can’t keep his feet still too until he passed away 2021.

[@MarkKuzee]

Looking forward the the restoration. I'll bet this was used for pumping out telco man holes prior to access for splice work.

[@tractorhyatt7044]

Neat Humdinger, Toby! Another piece of vintage machinery saved from the woods and elements. Can't wait to see what you do with it. Thanks for sharing!🚜👍

[@larrydavidson3402]

Great old piece of history you got your hands on Toby.

[@drewvdl197]

Here's a thought for the members. Squatch has said he is somewhat of a private guy in previous videos. We know that Rick Bork and Kyle Christ are actual friends of his. They don't use his real name in comments. He never wants drama and it's not a national secret, but it seems pretty clear that he wants to keep his public identity to Squatch253. Perhaps consider this when posting comments.

[@lukestrasser]

@@drewvdl197 calling them “friends” is a stretch. The enemy of my enemy is my “friend”!

[@lukestrasser]

Friends might be a strong term for Rick Bork. But it's easier than being his enemy.

[@drewvdl197]

@lukestrasser LOL. I was a bit apprehensive about invoking his name.

[@lukestrasser]

@@drewvdl197 don’t say it 3 times in a row or he will show up like Beetlejuice.

[@nandi123]

Very nice find. Most videos on youtube are superficial "recovery and will it run" from which I learn little. Your detailed restorations are much more interesting. I really look forward to seeing you dig into this and your rock crusher project. Thank you.

[@aazogbi]

The simplicity of the pump's engineering shows how brilliant it's designers were. Looking forward to see it spring back to life, immaculate and pristine as per usual.

[@dangerrangerlstc]

Those pumps are neat to watch. They'll move a bunch of water too.

[@bobferranti5222]

Can't wait to see you bring it back to life, those hit n miss engines are fantastic to listen to and watch run.

[@hairypaw9165]

Impressed with the condition for being outside in the weather all them years. Cool piece of history!

[@jackel440]

As an engine guy I look forward to seeing this project through. The pump will be neat to see restored as well. Lots of good Magneto repair guys out there. There was alot old Stovers at Portland this year as well.

[@rogerallen6644]

Looks like we’ve got some great action coming up, folks!!! Get ready!!

[@stevenzitzmann9053]

I heard the word used. This is the first humdinger I ever seen. I can’t wait to see you work on it.

[@smaggies]

Many years ago I found Stover Hit and Miss on our Ranch, never new of wood cover and hand crank. My family where Diary Farms so that unit could have been around in the old days. Thanks

[@vanislescotty]

"Like I needed another project" said everyone at some point. Interesting find. I'll look forward to the rebuild one day.

[@matty2helpfull]

Thats a cool humdinger you got there 😅😊 this is why i love your channel you always find cool old stuff ❤❤❤❤❤

[@albertalt4542]

I live in Freeport Illinois, and I can't wait to see you bring this back to life.

[@plainnpretty]

It’s a cool pump looking forward to seeing more on it . Thanks

[@KG-yn9qi]

Yep used them !! Worked oilfields working on wells… used to pump out well cellars and pits transfer mud from pits to tanks and tanks to pits!

[@lukestrasser]

Mornin from Japan Squatch and Senior!

[@ThomasRapp-l4l]

I own a Domestic mud pump like. Its amazing what it will suck up and pass through the pump. Sand, gravel whatever us in the hole your pumping out

[@deepsouth-piddlin]

Can’t wait to see you get this thing running

[@fivestander]

Can’t wait to see the rest of this rescue/rebuild! What a cool machine

[@jamesburns8247]

About 30 years ago a hazardous waste company brought a large similar style pump to my work site { 100,000 gal ) waste water retention basin to pump out and de-water into a semi-solid cakes for disposal. It took over 3 weeks before the Ohio EPA approved the hole clean enough to fill in . Cool machine

[@aserta]

Very neat find. I hope you get some time to spruce it up.

[@jmailbell]

The transverse springs, wishbone and wheels are from an old ford. The stirring axel was replaced with a straight axel. Neat find, glad there’s no freeze damage. It was in great shape for as long as it’s been out in the weather!

[@mysterj1]

I thought I recognized that old torsion bar. It would seem that the phone company bought a trailer made from an old Ford by the trailer company. I am looking forward to seeing this restored. And installing the Cat cab!

[@mabmachine]

What a cool find. That would be supper cool hitched behind a mid 30s pickup truck.

[@samshambles391]

I think you're right. That IS going to be really cool!

[@garyfeltus9801]

What a cool old pump . Can't wait to see it running. When done it will work better than when it was new.

[@madsonicboating]

what an old honey can't wait to see and hear it popping

[@themalewhale59]

Looking forward to seeing that restored. 😊

[@thaddeustroyer]

The "Cool factor" just shot above 11 with this pump. Man, what an awesome find. Can hardly wait to see a restoration on this and finally see it in action. Would love to know what the final GPM will be. Keep up the great work

[@ListerPetternuts]

Been following your channel for years now love your work, I'm hear in the UK a stationary engine collector so great to see one on your channel it's such a under rated hobby 👍👍

[@jameskelley8839]

that baby moon hub cap has speed written all over it....

[@aramirez8427]

Its all GOLD

[@wilferedbrimly]

Can't wait to see more videos on this engine.

[@johna7661]

You’ve got the perfect first thing to go in the new building! ❤😊

[@LoggerLloyd]

Another someday project. Look forward to seeing you go through it. My relatives had hit and miss engines at the local county fair, I miss the sound of them running.

[@HiwasseeRiver]

I've operated hit-n-miss Fairbanks Morris engines on small oil wells. This is gonna be fun.

[@lanehykes2664]

I have been hoping for some hit and miss engine content. This is great

[@geneguenther4325]

A neat piece of history that you found. Will be great to see it run and work again. Glad you saved it. Can’t wait for the next video

[@wayneclark7048]

I just seen my first "HUMDINGER"! 🎉 😊

[@josephjohnson3073]

The spring perches in the axle, the spring and shackles and the wishbone radius rod all look like surplus Model T Ford parts.

[@lukemeisenbach1964]

Brings a new meaning to flat spotting the tires.

[@Da5idc]

Looking forward to the project 😊

[@arthurlake3710]

Yes Hackensack is in NJ and the company appears to still exist as Carter Pump co in South Plainfield NJ

[@squatch253]

Interesting! 👍

[@petejones2578]

Don't get me wrong, I like seeing the older tractor being brought back to life, but this is the kind of weird stuff I go to shows to see! Really looking forward to this restoration.

[@RobertBrothersJr-dc7nr]

Squatch, very unique piece. I love the way you critique any piece of equipment that you are showing. So much detail. Another project that I can’t wait to see you tackle. Thanks

[@Denis-tu1pd]

My 1926 oldsmobile has 2 piece spark plugs the same size of those that you have there .Denis from Santa Rosa Ca

[@waltervonoer9190]

It will be a very interesting project to bring this part back to life. I'm looking forward to it.

[@neilkratzer3182]

Probaly the reason for the difference is the main office might been across the river in NY while the manufacturing was done across the river in NJ.

[@KG-yn9qi]

Diaphragm plunger two valve with hard rubber balls as the valve . Simple and easy !!! And can move fluid material quickly….. go to fast and they will jump all around!!!

[@steamfan7147]

Super neat old rig, that trailer it's on is really neat. Years ago we used a similar type pump to pump cement slurry for concrete floor leveling. It was the same type and principle, but made from fabricated steel and had a four cycle Briggs on for power. Simple as a wagon wheel, but got the job done.

[@roberthousedorfii1743]

Ya know, bein' FROM JERSEY, if you want a god damn Humdinger of a pump, ya GOTTA get it from HACKENSACK, NJ!!!! BooYa!!!! And I might be mis-remembering, but I'm pretty sure my Uncle Dick always said, those Humdingers had the biggest balls of ANY pumper he'd ever heard of, and he was a machinist and a dairy farmer!! ( Yes, my uncle Richard went by Uncle Dick, was a dairy farmer, and was THE chief machinist at the Journal of Commerce newspaper in Phillipsburg, NJ I don't think his title was "Machinist", but yeah, he was... And yeah, he was a Humdinger all by himself!! )

[@michelbrodeur6055]

Consider it another filler project when and if you hit a wall with Christine. Good luck finding some of the parts needed. Thanks for the video.

[@dwjr5129]

What a fantastic old piece! Can’t wait to see it run!

[@KStewart-th4sk]

I am surprised kids didn't take those rubber check balls. Wonder when the last time it was ever used? Amazing what can still be found that hasn't gone to the scrap dealer.

[@bhinkle530]

That looks like its gonna be a neat little project, one might say even a real humdinger! Regardless, looking forward to seeing it when ever you get around to it, I'm sure it will be fun.

[@mikestewart2409]

Looking forward to the restoration 👍

[@dougkubash8673]

Cool old pump! We had diaphragm pumps at work used mostly for de-watering. They were a lot smaller units than yours. Made by Homelight. They worked very well and i'm almost positive they are still in use!

[@SuperMAZ007]

Now that is a contraption very fit for the Farmall's , 5J and the old chevy truck that is gathering moss in your back yard :) Im convinced after some work this thing will run.

[@wilde1909]

I know you have tractors to finish, but I find the unusual stuff more interesting. Lots of people doing tractors but no one else doing a muck pump or a gravel crusher.

[@squatch253]

The trouble I’m having is that “quick” Farmall H refresh project has turned into anything but quick - and the other main log jam is the X231 prototype that still has years left on it before I get it anywhere close to finished.

[@johnnymorrow63]

Cant wait to hear this one up and running eventually!

[@ormmeford2204]

I'm hoping for a restoration that is interesting!

[@lineshaftrestorations7903]

Squatch looks like you got a whole restoration video series just waiting to be produced with this rig. I once had a coffin hopper Stover KA 2hp hit miss. Lots of fun but sold it for bigger and better iron.

[@gregoryschmitz2131]

Its great. I would cal its a diaphragm pump though all the other terms are used of course. Maybe regional as preference.

[@lancebelshe7215]

Oh come on Squatch where's your spirit of adventure? Just drag it down the road on the ancient tires lol

[@wilfreeman71]

I love rescue videos of old equipment. Can't wait for you to start on it!

[@nicholasneidlinger1323]

Neat find. I'm surprised that Y.T. let you put your Humdinger out there.😅 Looks like a fun restoration.

[@mikehole9530]

Great find. Amazing it's all still there trailer and all. I have several mud pumps in my collection. They always draw attention at a show as they move so much water. Great content as always. Thanks

[@lordcaptainvonthrust3rd]

Interesting machine Squatch Already looking forward to the upcoming rebuild videos 👍

[@clydeschwartz]

Excellent video that is a really neat machine the trailer unit is purpose built for the pump for road transport it was top of the line with leaf springs and stabilizer system. That's why you have your building now you can load it full of projects lol

[@joemontz592]

So many great projects and finished visions in our head just not enough hours in the day. Great video

[@chad6080]

Pumped to see what you do with this

[@Nf6xNet]

That is a really neat haul! I am looking forward to seeing more of this pump in the future. Restoring that cool old wrench might be good for a whole video by itself.

[@Pamudder]

Hackensack is across the Hudson River from New York City and was something of an industrial suburb, the sort of place that a company based in New York City might put a manufacturing plant.

[@ihredryan]

Very neat piece of equipment , will look forward to seeing it in future videos !

[@Michael-he7xn]

You got a brave dad unloading the pump. I wonder about the hard suction and strainer. 3” or 4”? It’d be brilliant if you happened to stumble across the parts at a meet. Cool find!

[@seniorelectrician6831]

that is interesting for sure! sure hope you can get or manufacture any needed pieces. I thought that was Sr's find, and was going to use it for irrigating his garden. Was nice to run into you the other day.

[@donmiller2356]

Neat!! As interesting as the rock crusher..

[@BillTheTractorMan]

I really like those old Stover engines! Great find. I would love to have a few to play with and take to shows.

[@estherwilliams1732]

I like to see that restored by you and your dad

[@dennyleeds6795]

great aquirement

[@geraldschrader8511]

Your Humdinger is very cool! I really hope we get to see a video series on it someday.

[@markhelseth253]

"Dad, look what followed me home - can I keep it?" It'll be fun to see you add your touch to the hit N miss. Full restoration or rustoration with patina? Either would be great. Can't wait to hear the history and see the parts manuals for each piece. Very cool!

[@371508129]

Going to be a very interesting project for sure.

[@Catman701]

Another neat piece of history. Keep it from going for scrap is what I normally figure.

[@charlisue]

Discrepancy? Office in New York City and factory in Hackensack, right across the river..

[@richmaldonado1604]

I would love to see you restore that pump to operational condition, like you did with your D2 Dozer

[@RGC1968]

That thing is neat!!!

[@billv1410]

Very neat find, My grandfather had 2 old ones the pitman arms were wooden. I wish you luck with the restoration.

[@kurtisharrington6015]

That thing is awesome! I think that would be a very cool restoration (like you don’t have enough cool things to work on) when you finish up the two in the shop now. Kind of mix things up a bit