quick question. since im learning new things about the Berk/AT pump I just bought.
the pump has been completely reconditioned. But the stamp shows this was done in 12/2002, by hi-tech performance.
the inside of the tunnel and all parts look nearly new, there is not a scratch inside the tunnel.
so Im guessing(hoping) it has not been used since the rebuild.
When I tired to turn the pump by hand, I could barely get it to turn. After doing it for a couple minutes it started to free up
and I could turn it with both hands using one inside the cleanout port and the other on the spline.
In fact I have blisters on my hand from turning the shaft.
it appears to feel like resistance against the side of the wear ring, based on feel at a certain points.
there is no grinding noise.(but it is lubricated).just a slight sliding or swishing sound.
After talking to Alex at intermountain marine here in Canada, he told me that the new packing glands would make it difficult to turn.
and I know they must be water lubricated and have a slight "drip" about once every minute.
I am assuming new packing gland. The Impeller is greased heavily at the wear ring.
it has a bronze impeller.
IS this normal for a reconditioned pump to be that tight?
the pump has been completely reconditioned. But the stamp shows this was done in 12/2002, by hi-tech performance.
the inside of the tunnel and all parts look nearly new, there is not a scratch inside the tunnel.
so Im guessing(hoping) it has not been used since the rebuild.
When I tired to turn the pump by hand, I could barely get it to turn. After doing it for a couple minutes it started to free up
and I could turn it with both hands using one inside the cleanout port and the other on the spline.
In fact I have blisters on my hand from turning the shaft.
it appears to feel like resistance against the side of the wear ring, based on feel at a certain points.
there is no grinding noise.(but it is lubricated).just a slight sliding or swishing sound.
After talking to Alex at intermountain marine here in Canada, he told me that the new packing glands would make it difficult to turn.
and I know they must be water lubricated and have a slight "drip" about once every minute.
I am assuming new packing gland. The Impeller is greased heavily at the wear ring.
it has a bronze impeller.
IS this normal for a reconditioned pump to be that tight?