Gorman-Rupp Pumps 03F3-B 463273 and up - Manual (Page 25)

0 SERIES OM-01189
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR PAGE E - 6
Place a block of wood against the impeller end of
the shaft (15) and tap the shaft and assembled
bearings (19 and 21) from the bearing bore.
After removing the shaft and bearings, clean and
inspect the bearings in place as follows.
To prevent damage during removal from
the shaft, it is recommended that the bear­
ings be cleaned and inspected in place. It
is strongly recommended that the bear­
ings be replaced any time the shaft and
bearings are removed.
Clean the pedestal, shaft and all component parts
(except the bearings) with a soft cloth soaked in
cleaning solvent. Inspect the parts for wear or dam­
age and replace as necessary.
Most cleaning solvents are toxic and
flammable. Use them only in a well ven­
tilated area free from excessive heat,
sparks, and flame. Read and follow all
precautions printed on solvent contain­
ers.
Clean the bearings thoroughly in fresh cleaning
solvent. Dry the bearings with filtered compressed
air and coat with light oil.
The bearings must be kept free of all dirt
and foreign material. Failure to do so will
greatly shorten bearing life. Do not spin
dry bearings. This may scratch the balls or
races and cause premature bearing fail­
ure.
Rotate the bearings by hand to check for rough­
ness or binding. If rotation is rough, replace the
bearings.
The bearing tolerances provide a tight press fit
onto the shaft and a snug slip fit into the pedestal.
Replace the bearings, shaft, or pedestal if the
proper bearing fit is not achieved.
If bearing replacement is required, use a suitable
puller or an arbor (or hydraulic) press to remove
the bearings from the impeller shaft.
Shaft and Bearing Reassembly and Installation
Clean and inspect the bearings as indicated in
Shaft and Bearing Removal and Disassembly.
To prevent damage during removal from
the shaft, it is recommended that the bear­
ings be cleaned and inspected in place. It
is strongly recommended that the bear­
ings be replaced any time the shaft and
bearings are removed.
Inspect the shaft for distortion, nicks or scratches
or damage. Dress small nicks and burrs with a fine
file or emery cloth. Replace the shaft if defective.
The bearings may be heated to ease installation.
An induction heater, hot oil bath, electric oven, or
hot plate may be used to heat the bearings. Bear­
ings should never be heated with a direct flame or
directly on a hot plate.
NOTE
If a hot oil bath is used to heat the bearings, both the
oil and the container must be absolutely clean. If
the oil has been previously used, it must be thor­
oughly filtered.
NOTE
When installing the bearings (19 and 21), position
the bearings on the shaft with the integral bearing
seals facing away from each other.
Heat the bearings to a uniform temperature no
higher than 250
_F (120_C) and slide the bearings
onto the shaft, one at a time, until they are fully
seated against the shaft shoulders. This should be
done quickly, in one continuous motion, to prevent
the bearings from cooling and sticking on the shaft.