Gorman-Rupp Pumps 13D1-GX270 1421809 and up - Manual (Page 26)

10 SERIES OM−06215
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR PAGE E − 8
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 3).
SPRING
CENTERING
WASHER
SPRING
RETAINER
O-RING
STATIONARY
SEAT
SHAFT
SLEEVE
INTERMEDIATE
ROTATING
ELEMENT
BELLOWS
IMPELLER
ENGINE STUB
SHAFT
IMPELLER
SHIMS
SHAFT
SLEEVE
O-RING
Figure 3. 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).
To prevent damaging the shaft sleeve O-ring (40)
on the shaft threads, cover the threads with electri-
cal or duct tape. Slide the O-ring over the shaft until
it seats against the shaft shoulder. Remove the
tape covering the threads. Check to ensure that
the shaft threads are free of any tape residue and
clean as required before proceeding with seal
installation.
To ease installation of the intermediate O-ring (19),
lubricate the O-ring with water or a very small
amount of oil. Install the O-ring on the intermediate.
Position the intermediate against the engine bell-
housing and secure it with hardware (15 and 16,
Figure 1).
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