the
valve
a
couple
of
good
blows
utilizing
a
brass
bar
and
hammer
to
seat
the
valve
seat
in
the
fluid
end
valve
bore.
Replace
the
valve
spring
and
cover
cap
after
inspecting
the
spring
and
the
seal
of
the
cover
cap.
ii.
SUCTION
VALVES:
The
suction
valves
are
located
in
the
chamber
directly
below
the
suction
or
end
valve
cover
caps.
The
suction
valves
are
serviced
in
the
identical
manner
as
the
discharge
valves.
Note:
Discharge
valves
must
be
removed
prior
to
any
removal
of
the
suction
valves.
Service
Procedure
for
KZ
‐
3150
Valves
iii.
DISCHARGE
VALVES:
The
discharge
valve
and
seat
can
be
exposed
by
first
removing
the
discharge
valve
cover
plate.
Once
the
discharge
cover
cap
has
been
removed
you
may
lift
out
the
discharge
valve
spring,
discharge
valve
and
valve
seat.
Once
the
valve
and
seat
have
been
removed
they
should
be
replaced
if
badly
worn.
To
replace
discharge
valve,
first
clean
and
inspect
the
seat
bore
for
wash
out
defects
and
then
drop
the
seat
into
the
bore.
Replace
valve
in
seat
then
valve
spring
and
cover
cap,
always
‐
inspecting
o’ring
seals
between
seats
and
cover
caps.
iv.
SUCTION
VALVES:
The
suction
valves
are
located
in
the
chamber
directly
below
the
discharge
valve
seat.
The
suction
valves
are
serviced
in
the
identical
manner
as
the
discharge
valves.
B.
DISC
TYPE
VALVES:
All
disc
‐
type
valves
are
exposed
for
removal
in
a
similar
manner
as
the
wing
‐
guided
valves.
Instead
of
removing
the
valve
body;
the
upper
portion
of
the
valve
is
removed
by
removal
of
the
valve
capscrew,
spring
retainer,
valve
spring,
and
valve
spacer
sleeve.
The
valve
seat
is
then
“pulled”
from
the
fluid
‐
end
utilizing
an
authorized
Kerr
Valve
Puller.
Note:
In
all
Kerr
Pumps
with
disc
‐
type
valves
the
discharge
and
suction
valves
are
identical.
C.
BALL
AND
SEAT
VALVES:
In
pumps
with
block/billet
type
fluid
‐
ends
the
valves
are
ball
and
seat
design.
These
are
exposed
for
removal/inspection
by
removal
of
the
appropriate
valve
cover.
The
flat
seats
are
kept
in
place
by
a
screw
‐
in
valve
retainer
that
can
be
best
removed
with
a
Kerr
Valve
Wrench
made
for
the
appropriate
pump.
Springs
are
normally
incorporated
with
the
discharge
valves
while
the
suction
valves
operate
with
a
“free
ball”.
A
copper
washer/gasket
is
used
under
all
valve
seats
for
a
seal.
When
installing
or
removing
a
flat
type
valve
seat
a
good
“rap”
on
top
of
the
valve
wrench
will
“seat/unseat”
the
seat
and
copper
gasket
prior
final
tightening
or
removal.
Failure
to
“seat”
the
valve
seat
in
this
manner
can
result
in
the
“washing
out”
of
the
fluid
‐
end.
For
pressurized
suction
,
valves
will
need
to
be
spring
loaded.
Call
Kerr
Pumps
for
this
change.
D.
PLUNGERS:
Following
the
removal
of
the
suction
valve,
the
plunger
may
be
removed
by
breaking
the
union
between
the
plunger
and
pony
rod
and
forcing
the
plunger
out
the
back
of
the
fluid
‐
end.
Loosening
the
packing
nut/gland
will
facilitate
the
removal
of
the
plunger.
The
reverse
of
this
procedure
is
used
to
install
a
plunger.
Lubrication
and
some
slight
force
may
be
used
to
pass
plunger
through
the
packing.