Assemble the thrust end (ball bearing pumps) – Goulds Pumps 3610 - IOM User Manual

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Maintenance

Frame group

Nameplate radial

Maximum allowable total indicator reading in inches

bearing

(millimeters)

X, XX, XXL, XLX

6320

0.0035 (0.0889)

6224

5. Remove the dowel pins and unbolt the bearing housings. Discard the old bearings.

Assemble the thrust end (ball bearing pumps)

1. Assemble the inboard labyrinth seal (333A) into the inboard thrust end cover (160):

a) Clean the end cover with a solvent.
b) Fit the labyrinth seal (333A) into the bore of the cover (160).
c) Tap the seal in with a hammer.

NOTICE:
Make sure that the expulsion port is at the 6 o'clock position and is properly seated.

2. Assemble the inboard end cover (160) and the inboard bearing end-cover gasket (360A)

onto the shaft.

3. Assemble the thrust bearings (112A) in a back-to-back arrangement onto the shaft (122):

The bearings are interference fit.
a) Preheat the bearings to 250°F (120°C) with an induction-type bearing heater.

Be sure to also demagnetize the bearings after heating.

CAUTION:

• Wear insulated gloves when you use a bearing heater. Bearings get hot and can cause physical

injury.

NOTICE:
Do not use a torch and do not force.

b) Install the bearings (112A), the oil ring sleeve (443B), and the bearing locknut (136)

onto the shaft.

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