Pump and Fluid Systems
Chapter 5: Assembly/Disassembly
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MP-16 2-Piece 5000 psi January 2013
4.6
Piston & Liner Maintenance Procedures
The following are the standard procedures for safely removing and replacing the pistons
and liners, as well as any attached components or parts. Remember to always vent the pump
pressure as per 4.5.1 before beginning any maintenance procedures.
4.6.1
Removing the Piston & Liner as a Unit
The pistons and liners should be removed as a unit. The following procedure provides
standard guidelines for this process.
1
After rotating the pump so that the pony rod
is almost fully retracted, remove the clamps
affixing the piston rod & sub-rod to the
crosshead extension, and rotate the pump
until the crosshead extension is at the end
of its suction stroke (fully retracted towards
the power end).
2
If there is not room enough between the
piston and pony rods, slide the piston
assembly into the Liner.