GMS SERIES
OM-04386
PAGE E-9
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
Bushing Preparation
When replacing bushings, lightly oil the O.D. of the
replacement bushing before installation.
Be very careful
when installing graphite
bushings. Graphite is extremely brittle and
will crack if improperly installed. Use a
press to install the bushing with one contin
uous motion until the bushing is fully
seated. Stopping in mid‐stroke will cause
the bushing to crack. After installation,
check the bushing for cracks.
NOTE
When installing
high temperature graphite bush
ings
, heat the part that receives the bushing to
500
F and place the bushing in a freezer for at least
one hour. This will allow easy installation without
breakage and provide a tight shrink fit after cooling.
Housing Assembly (04)
Clean and inspect the housing (04A) with a cloth
soaked in fresh cleaning solvent. Replace the
housing if badly worn or damaged.
Most cleaning solvents are toxic and
flammable. Use them only in a well ven
tilated area free from flame, sparks, and
excessive heat. Read and follow all pre
cautions printed on solvent containers.
When installing a replacement shaft bushing (04),
position the housing on the bed of an arbor (or hy
draulic) press with the drive end facing down.
Press the bushing into the housing until fully
seated against the bore shoulder.
Backhead (06)
(Figure E‐2 Only)
Clean and inspect the backhead (06) with a cloth
soaked in fresh cleaning solvent. Replace the
backhead if badly worn or damaged.
Most cleaning solvents are toxic and
flammable. Use them only in a well ven
tilated area free from flame, sparks, and
excessive heat. Read and follow all pre
cautions printed on solvent containers.
When installing a replacement shaft bushing (04),
position the backhead on the bed of an arbor (or
hydraulic) press with the drive end facing down.
Press the bushing into the backhead until fully
seated against the bore shoulder.
Be very careful
when installing graphite
bushings. Graphite is extremely brittle and
will crack if improperly installed. Use a
press to install the bushing with one contin
uous motion until the bushing is fully
seated. Stopping in mid‐stroke will cause
the bushing to crack. After installation,
check the bushing for cracks.
NOTE
When installing
high temperature graphite bush
ings
, heat the part that receives the bushing to
500
F and place the bushing in a freezer for at least
one hour. This will allow easy installation without
breakage and provide a tight shrink fit after cooling.
Install a new gasket (06B) and secure the back
head to the housing (04A) with the previously re
moved capscrews (B).
Rotor/Shaft Assembly (03)
Inspect the rotor/shaft assembly (03A) for exces
sive wear, scoring or scratches along the shaft
sealing surface. If replacement is required, the