30 model A tug, oil pump not working

[Charlie Stephens]

Originally Posted by California Travieso

31Abone,

I was wondering what the "tug" in your header was referring to. I assume a "mining tug" was used to pull mining cars around. There are hundreds if not thousands of mine shafts and tunnels around California. Do you know what kind of a mine it was?

David Serrano

I assumed it was a tug used at an airport to move airplanes around, or maybe freight stored in a warehouse. Hope we get the correct answer.

Charlie Stephens

[California Travieso]

Originally Posted by Charlie Stephens

I assumed it was a tug used at an airport to move airplanes around, or maybe freight stored in a warehouse. Hope we get the correct answer.

Charlie Stephens

He’s probably busy cleaning the oil pan and the oil pump.

David Serrano

[31Abone]

Yes its a mining tug to pull ore cars out of mine shaft..been sitting for 50-60 years in the desert,it runs good now ,plan on putting a hoist on the back so I can move heavy stuff around my yard ....tug has 30 Model A motor and trans 29 radiator.. rear axle is worm gear Model T to get it geared down a bit.rubber tires..came out of area near Bishop ,Ca...sc