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I guess this pump is sort of rare because Erie only made this one visible and only in 1930. So I can't seem to find any parts for it listed anywhere.
We picked it up in Colorado last week. It needs a base, the cast iron one with the pump is in like eight parts. It also needs a handle. It could use sheet metal too. The bonnet is almost identical to a 615.


Erie Meter Systems, Inc.
Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie first started selling gasoline pumps in 1922 under the name “Erie Service Station Equipment Company.” The name was changed to Erie Meter Systems, Inc., around 1927. Erie made a great deal of clock meter pumps, but only one visible pump, the 100, made in 1930. The pumps Erie made during the mid-1930s are very art deco, and have become very collectible. They also sold oil dispensers, air compressors, air towers, and greasing equipment. In 1955, Erie merged with the A.O. Smith Company.

Not listed in Jack's books. Anyone have any info??? Pictures??

Thanks.

This is an old picture before it was knocked over by a tractor.

Ok my friend I have to ask, How did someone run that sweet pump over with a tractor??

One of the ranch hands just backed the tractor into it that's all. After all it is Colorado where you smoke dope and its okay.

First of all it is the Erie 100 and is shown in my book, please see page 141.

Second, it appears it was not made by Erie, but by the Richmond Oil Equipment Company (ROE), Richmond, VA. The pump (R-100)is also shown on page 236 of my book. According to ROE's literature for the pump they state the pump was made in Richmond. Assuming this is correct, Erie did not sell the 100 to ROE, it was the other way around.

Jack Sim

Oops, sorry Jack. I didn't mean any disrespect. I see now it is listed in BOTH books.
I knew it was an Erie 100 from the brass tag.

I wish I had a better picture of the handle. Has anyone else ever seen an Erie 100?

No problem, I didn't mean my reply to be disrespectful, should have worded it differently.

I would say the 100 is not a rare pump, but also not a common pump.