Venn-Severin Well Pump for Irrigation - Casa Grande, AZ
Posted by: 
philbeer
N 32° 52.786 W 111° 45.277
12S E 429410 N 3638210
Here in the desert, water is everything.
Waymark Code: WMHV79
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2013
Views: 16
This engine is on display on the corner in front of the Casa Grande Valley Historical Society and Museum. It's 2-Cylinder 140 horse power Venn-Severin engine was used on a local Casa Grande Farm form the late 1930's into the 1950's. The well pump was driven by a belt attached to the engine's flywheel. The engine weight is approximatley 15,000 pounds.
Type of Machine: Venn-Severin Irrigation Pump
Year the machine was built: 1930
Year the machine was put on display: Unknown
Is there online documentation for this machine: [Web Link]
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