•
Do not over-tighten the thrust-bearing end-cover and bearing-frame screws.
•
Do not allow the dial indicator to contact the keyway when turning the shaft. Readings will
be incorrect and damage to dial indicator could result.
•
For runout checks, firmly support the bearing-frame assembly in the horizontal position.
1.
Perform the following based on your pump:
If your pump is...
Then...
SX, MX, LA, LX,
XLA, XLX, or XXL
1.
Install three thrust-bearing end-cover shims on the thrust-bearing end cover.
2.
Align the holes.
SA or MA
1.
Install three thrust-bearing end-cover gaskets on the bearing-end cover.
2.
Align the gaskets to the end cover so that the openings in the gaskets align
with the oil grooves on the end cover.
109A Thrust-bearing end cover
228 Bearing frame
360A Thrust-bearing end-cover gaskets
Figure 69: Bearing frame assembly
2.
Install the thrust-bearing end cover over the shaft and onto the bearing frame.
3.
Install and tighten the thrust-bearing end cover and bearing-frame screws evenly to the torque val-
ues in the Maximum torque values for 3700 fasteners table.
6.6 Reassembly
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Model 3700, 3703, 3710, 3700LF, 3700LFI API Type OH2 / ISO 13709 1st and 2nd Ed. / API 610 8/9/10/11th Ed. Instal-
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