Goulds Pumps Pump VIT 8RJ

Remove capscrews securing top bowl to intermediate bowl

Slide discharge bowl and top bowl off the pump shaft

Pull shaft out as far as possible

Strike impeller hub using a taperlock driver to drive the impeller off the taperlock

Insert a screwdriver into the slot in the taperlock and spread it open

Slide the taperlock and impeller off the pump shaft

Repeat the procedures until the bowl assembly is completely disassembled

Clean dirt, oil, and grease from driver and discharge head

Clean driver ventilation passage to prevent overheating

Check for leakage through stuffing box while pump is in operation

Ensure all components are present

Impeller Securing Method Verification

Select the impeller securing method used

Match mark bowl assembly in sequence of disassembly

Ensure mechanical seal is not secured to the shaft

Has the thrust been installed if the pump has a thrust pot?

Turn the adjusting plate (613) to adjust the impeller

Refer to the Outline Drawing for the specific unit for correct adjustment

Is the liquid temperature between –50º to ambient conditions?

Has the pump surface temperature reached equilibrium for liquids in excess of ambient conditions?

Remove set screws or grind off tack weld

Verify locking methods used on rings

Cut two 'V' shaped grooves on the bowl wear ring approximately 180º apart

Knock the end of one half of the ring in and pry the ring out