Gorman-Rupp Pumps T8A60S-F6L 1278434 thru 1318430 - Manual (Page 50)

OM−05517 SUPER T SERIES
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR PAGE E − 21
with the end of the shaft. Rotate the flexible portion
of the coupling until the tapped holes for the two
setscrews align with those in the bushing, and in-
stall the setscrews.
Make certain that the flexible portion of the
coupling is mounted as shown in Figure 5.
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 be just flush with
the face of the bushing. This will allow the
two portions of the coupling to fully engage
when the drive flange is secured to the en-
gine bellhousing, 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 (4
and 5), 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.
(Figure 1)
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 3)
The back cover is equipped with a pressure relief
valve (32) to provide additional safety for the pump
and operator (refer to Liquid Temperature 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
been specified or provided by the Gorman-Rupp
Company.
Periodically, the valve should be removed for in-
spection and cleaning. When reinstalling the relief
valve, apply ‘Loctite Pipe Sealant With Teflon No.
592’, or equivalent compound, on the relief valve
threads. Position the valve as shown in Figure 3
with the discharge port pointing down.
Final Pump Assembly
(Figure 1)
Be sure the pump is secured to the base and en-
gine. Be sure to install any guards used over the ro-
tating members.