Goulds Pumps 3180-86 - IOM - Manual (Page 86)

5. Carefully unthread the upper nuts, and allow the springs to expand slowly until the springs are loose
between the followers.
Leave the upper hex nuts on the studs.
6. Unthread and remove the studs from the bearing pads.
7. Unthread and remove the lower hex jam nuts from the studs.
8. Remove the lower hex nuts and lower followers.
9. Remove the springs.
10. Remove the upper followers.
11. Inspect studs, springs, followers, and nuts for any wear, damage, or corrosion.
Replace when necessary.
12. Inspect each Lubrite pad for excessive wear.
Replace when necessary.
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1. Hex jam nut
2. Hex nut
3. Plain washer
4. Stud
5. Baseplate mounting bracket
6. Follower
7. Spring
8. Follower
9. Plain washer
10. Hex nut
11. Hex jam nut
12. Bearing pad assembly
Figure 14: Exploded view of the spring assembly
Maintenance
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