Gorman-Rupp Pumps 14D1-GX390 1325668 and up - Manual (Page 26)

10 SERIES OM−04529
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR PAGE E − 8
age. Clean and polish the shaft sleeve, or replace it
if there are nicks or cuts on either end. If any com-
ponents are worn, replace the complete seal;
never mix old and new seal parts.
If a replacement seal is being used, remove it from
the container and inspect the precision finished
faces to ensure that they are free of any foreign
matter.
To ease installation of the seal, lubricate the O-
rings, sleeve and bellows with water or a very small
amount of oil, and apply a drop of light lubricating
oil on the finished faces. Assemble the seal as fol-
lows, (see Figure 4).
IMPELLER SHAFT
IMPELLER
SHIMS
O-RING
IMPELLER
SPRING
CENTERING
WASHER
SPRING RETAINER
SHAFT
SLEEVE
STATIONARY
SEAT
BELLOWS
ROTATING
ELEMENT
INTERMEDIATE
Figure 4. 25285−855 Seal Assembly
This seal is not designed for operation at
temperatures above 160
_F (71_C). Do not
use at higher operating temperatures.
Inspect the engine stub shaft for damage. Small
scratches or nicks may be removed with a fine file
or emery cloth. If the stub shaft is bent of excessive-
ly worn, replace the shaft (see the engine service
manual).
Position the intermediate against the engine bell-
housing and secure it with hardware (10 and 11).
Assemble the O-ring into the stationary seat. Press
the stationary seat into the intermediate bore until
fully seated. A push tube cut from a length of plastic
pipe would aid this installation. The I.D. of the tube
should be approximately the same as the I.D. of the
seal spring.
Subassemble the rotating element into the retainer
and bellows. Apply a drop of light oil on the preci-
sion finished faces; never use grease. Use even
pressure to carefully press this subassembly onto