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Old 08-17-2009, 09:57 AM
Brian Carlton Brian Carlton is offline
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Originally Posted by houtxfdcapt View Post
Good deal guys thanks, we have plenty of Northen tools, one more question ,
on the water side of things do they build the pumps to a rated horsepower? lets say this thing had a 5 hp engine and i find a great deal on a an 8 hp, would I shorten the life of the water pump with the added horsepower?
The pump output determines the required horsepower. If the 8hp engine actually fits the pump, it will only put out 5hp at the rated speed for the pump.
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