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Gorman-Rupp Pumps T4A3-B /F,/FM User Manual

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OM-01043

T SERIES

MAINTENANCE & REPAIR

PAGE E - 7

back cover opening and pull the complete assem­
bly from the suction flange (27).

NOTE

Further disassembly of the check valve is not re­
quired since it must be replaced as a complete unit.
Individual parts are not sold separately.

Rotating Assembly Removal

(Figure 2)

The rotating assembly may be serviced without
disconnecting the suction or discharge piping;
however, the power source must be removed to
provide clearance.

The impeller (1) should be loosened while the rotat­
ing assembly is still secured to the pump casing.
Before loosening the impeller, remove the seal cav­
ity drain plug (25) and drain the seal lubricant. This
will prevent the oil in the seal cavity from escaping
when the impeller is loosened. Clean and reinstall
the seal cavity drain plug.

Immobilize the impeller by wedging a block wood
between the vanes and the pump casing, and re­
move the impeller capscrew and washer (22 and
23).

Install the shaft key (17). Install a lathe dog on the
drive end of the shaft (18) with the “V” notch posi­
tioned over the shaft key.

With the impeller rotation still blocked, see Figure 3
and use a long piece of heavy bar stock to pry
against the arm of the lathe dog in a counterclock­
wise direction (when facing the drive end of the
shaft). Use caution not to damage the shaft or key­
way. When the impeller breaks loose, remove the
lathe dog and wood block.

NOTE

Do not remove the impeller until the rotating assem­
bly has been removed from the pump casing.

Turn

Counterclockwise

Lathe Dog Arm

“V” Notch

Shaft Key

Impeller Shaft

Lathe Dog

Setscrew

Heavy

Bar Stock

Figure 3. Loosening Impeller

(Figure 1)

Remove the hardware (9 and 10) securing the ro­
tating assembly to the pump casing. Separate the
rotating assembly by pulling straight away from the
pump casing. Tie and tag the rotating assembly
shim set (11) for ease of reassembly.

NOTE

An optional disassembly tool is available from the
factory. If the tool is used, follow the instructions
packed with it. A similar tool may be assembled us­
ing 1/2‐inch pipe (schedule 80 steel or malleable
iron) and a standard tee (see Figure 4). All threads
are 1/2‐inch NPT. Do not pre‐assemble the tool.

TEE

APPROX. 6 IN.

(152 MM) LONG

APPROX. 14 IN.

(356 MM) LONG

Figure 4. Rotating Assembly Tool

To install the tool, remove the air vent (9, Figure 2)
from the bearing housing, and screw the longest