Gorman-Rupp Pumps T6A60S-5.7 NG-ESP All serial numbers - Manual (Page 53)

OM-06610 SUPER T SERIES
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR PAGE E - 26
Securing Pump and Coupling Assembly to
Engine
(Figure 8)
Install the shaft key (17, Figure 5) in the shaft key­
way. Position the flexible portion of the coupling as­
sembly (2) on the shaft as shown in Figure 8.
Align the keyway in the bushing (1) with the shaft
key, and slide it onto the shaft to the dimension
shown in Figure 8. Rotate the flexible portion of the
coupling until the tapped holes for the two set­
screws align with those in the bushing, and install
the setscrews.
Make certain that the flexible portion of the
coupling is mounted as shown in Figure 8.
This is critical.
If the coupling is not prop­
erly positioned on the shaft, the coupling
parts may not fully engage, or a pre‐load
condition can cause premature bearing
failure.
The end of the shaft must protrude 1.25
inch (32 mm) from the face of the bush­
ing. This will allow the two portions of the
coupling to fully engage when the drive
flange is secured to the engine bellhous­
ing, without pre‐loading the bearings.
With the flexible portion of the coupling and the
bushing properly positioned on the shaft, tighten
the two setscrews in an alternating sequence until
the bushing and coupling are fully secured. Torque
the setscrews to 14.6 ft. lbs. (175 in. lbs. or 2 m.
kg.).
If the complete coupling assembly is being re­
placed, apply `Loctite Retaining Compound No.
242' or equivalent to the threads of the hardware (3
and 4) and secure the outer ring of the coupling to
the engine flywheel by torquing the hardware to 45
ft. lbs. (540 in. lbs. or 6,2 m. kg.).
Using a suitable lifting device, position the pump
end so the flexible portion of the coupling seats in­
side the outer ring attached to the engine flywheel.
NOTE
To ease installation, lightly lubricate the rubber por­
tion of the coupling with a non‐petroleum based
lubricant such as vegetable oil or glycerin, or a sili­
con‐based lubricant such as “WD40” or equivalent.
Do not use petroleum‐based lubricants, or any oth­
er substance which may soften or otherwise dam­
age the rubber.
Install the intermediate guards (16, Figure 5), and
secure the drive flange to the engine bellhousing
with the hardware (36 and 38, Figure 1).
Secure the check valve/air release valve assembly
(33, Figure 4) to the pump casing using the pre­
viously removed hardware. Reinstall any additional
components removed at disassembly.
Install any leveling shims used under the casing
mounting feet, and secure the casing to the base
with the previously removed hardware.
If a lifting eye was used to move the pump casing,
be sure to remove the lifting eye from the pump
casing.
Do not attempt to lift the complete pump
unit using the lifting eye. It is designed
to facilitate removal or installation of in­
dividual components only. Additional
weight may result in damage to the
pump or failure of the eye bolt.
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
MAINTENANCE
(Figure 4)
The back cover is equipped with a pressure relief
valve (not shown) to provide additional safety for
the pump and operator (refer to Liquid Tempera­
ture And Overheating in OPERATION).
It is recommended that the pressure relief valve as­
sembly be replaced at each overhaul, or any time
the pump overheats and activates the valve. Never
replace this valve with a substitute which has not