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Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it.........Updated with step by step how to and photos & video

Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 7:53 am
by steve96822
Heres a brief introduction to cover some fears overcome. not sure if I will manage to post complete step by step with photos at this sitting.

Caveats

My great fear was knowing the internal rebuild components were graphite and I likened it to graphite in a pencil, fragile, break easy. I was worried about snapping the graphite components.

Fact; Graphite comes in various hardness's with a pencil being on the very soft end.

The 3 graphite components of pump are exceedingly strong as it took much fulcrum force with tools to remove the originals. This hardness graphite has a very strong compression tolerance/strength.

Was not that difficult to do. The only time elbow grease was needed was in removing the old graphite flanges albeit the first one came out very easily. The other operation that needed a little force was to compress the cover plate so the C clip could be reinserted.

The exploded view showing the proper assembly of the internal components specifically the pieces that create the watertight seal was not 100% clear on schematic but with some trial and error and great support from Fluid O Tech I figured it out.

Pro's and Con's;

Interesting, educational and fun. Save some money versus buying a new pump. The brass pump housing is not cheap, generally lasts forever and only needs an internal cleaning of debris and minerals. Shipping cost of pump higher due to added weight of housing vs light rebuild components.

Fear of breaking something and being stuck unable to make coffee. Learning curve. Need time to do it.


Step by step with photos to follow

Re: Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it...........

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 5:32 am
by steve96822
Unplug

Turn off water supply

Re: Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it...........

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:15 am
by steve96822
Remove 2 screws faceplate and remove faceplate

Turn on back
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Pump exposed anterior view
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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:17 am
by steve96822
Pump exposed on anterior view
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Bottom view pump access
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Re: Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it...........

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:18 am
by steve96822
Remove water inlet connection . 17mm wrench
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Remove water outlet connection . 14 mm wrench
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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:20 am
by steve96822
Remove motor-pump coupling collar
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Remove pump. Dont misplace brass coupling that links pump shaft to motor shaft

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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:23 am
by steve96822
Inspect and clean if need be the bearing area of motor collar. Here can see residue of aluminum corrosion from pump water leak. Ceramic bearing seen.
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Water damage on coupling side of pump
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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:28 am
by steve96822
Pump outer housing cleaned
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Re: Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it...........

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:31 am
by steve96822
Remove C clip . with needle nose plier or C clip tool. Note the clip tool must squeeze inward. I initially used the opposite tool applying inward pressure with a vise grip (not shown in photo).
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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:36 am
by steve96822
C clip and metal cover plate removed to expose rubber O ring on front flange and front end of metal rotor
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Remove rubber O ring
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Re: Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it...........

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:40 am
by steve96822
Remove old internal components. I used an motorcycle internal bearing puller and a socket set extension through coupleing side of pump. Rubber mallet helped. Some force required to get out old components most of which broke.
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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:41 am
by steve96822
Internal bearing puller set for motorcycles
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Re: Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it...........

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:45 am
by steve96822
Vinegar water soak to remove minerals. Since I did not mess with adjustment valve nor replace its O ring I just used vinegar rather than a strong de mineralizing chemical.
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Old internal components post removal
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Re: Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it...........

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:48 am
by steve96822
Original internal components that came out intact. Front graphite
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flange Metal rotor, 4 graphite vanes, alignment pin and 2 vane pins

Re: Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it...........

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:51 am
by steve96822
Cleaned brass housing internally
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Re: Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it...........

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:54 am
by steve96822
WRONG WAY to install graphite seal ring on rotor shaft. In addition spring is missing.
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Re: Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it...........

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:56 am
by steve96822
Insertion of white ceramic disk in rubber gasket
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Re: Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it...........

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 7:02 am
by steve96822
Rotor inserted into back flange. Can see vane pin holes
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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 7:05 am
by steve96822
Vane pins correct positioning depicted though not inserted into rotor yet.
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Vane pins inserted and in correct position . (flat sides touching. You also see graphite vanes correctly positioned in rotor. Note convex ends face outwards
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Re: Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it...........

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 7:21 am
by steve96822
Next place graphite liner (middle graphite component) over rotor vane assembly and than place graphite front flange on top. Rotate 3 graphite components so the 3 alignment slots become one. I used a small amt of scotch tape to hold assembly together. I cleaned any tape residue before final assembly. Fluid O Tech recommends isopropyl alcohol as a cleaner-lubricant for assembly as it leaves virtually no residue.


Carefully install the graphite seal-spring mechanism over the rotor shaft. Seal distance is about 0.72 inches. The small graphite seal ring touches the white ceramic disk to create the pump internal water seal while also allowing the rotor to spin. It is essential the small graphite ring surface be perfectly flat not damaged. Tiny indentations or surface defects can cause water leaks. Should this graphite seal surface become not flat you may fix it by using a #500 knife sharpening stone to eliminate gross imperfections and finish it with #1000 stone. I had a #1000 Japanese water stone available to use.
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Re: Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it...........

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 7:27 am
by steve96822
Carefully position the internal assembly into brass housing in the correct position while insuring the flange alignment pin is in place.
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Re: Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it...........

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 7:30 am
by steve96822
I used a gentle combination of hand and rubber mallet to get it in. Was not difficult. Once internal assembly in inserted you can push it in and feel the spring tension and release it and it pops up .
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Can see the rubber O ring above front flange and metal cover plate above it

Re: Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it...........

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 7:52 am
by steve96822
Here is the action of spring shown in video attachment
https://youtu.be/Jt0m4qqsb28

Re: Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it...........

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 8:00 am
by steve96822
With new rubber O ring on top of front flange and metal cover plate I used a C clamp to compress adequately enabling C ring reinsertion.You may need to squeeze C ring into recess, I used a vice grip.
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Re: Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it...........

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 8:04 am
by steve96822
Reattach pump in reverse order, turn on water and plug in power. Test.

Rebuild manual says pumps are typically bench tested so you may need to run it a bit. My pump shaft initiall a bit difficult to turn after cover plate compressed and C ring place but resolving on its own. No visible water leaking.

Re: Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it.........Updated with step by step how to and photos

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 8:26 am
by steve96822
Rebuild manual shows pump bearing but the S1 pump does not have a bearing.
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Re: Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it.........Updated with step by step how to and photos & video

Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2018 1:30 am
by steve96822
PS; You do not absolutely need the internal bearing pullers to do this rebuild.

May be possible to remove old graphite components without breaking by soaking in vinegar solution overnight as it may be mineral buildup causing the adhesion.

Can be tapped out from rotor shaft opening also.

Re: Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it.........Updated with step by step how to and photos & video

Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 1:01 pm
by chas
What standard tool that I might already have can be used in place of the internal bearing puller?

Re: Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it.........Updated with step by step how to and photos & video

Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2018 10:17 am
by steve96822
What standard tool that I might already have can be used in place of the internal bearing puller?"
IGNORE BEARING SINCE S1 PUMP HAS NONE
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Some options;

Front flange and rotor and rotor components come out easily. Then you are left with #graphite liner and #graphite rear flange, mechanical seal and spring. Using hacksaw blade or equivalent cut into liner until near brass housing but avoid cutting housing. then can use a strong screwdriver or chisel to break graphite. Can also use curved nose pliers for this. Initially even with internal bearing puller it wasnt budging before I cut graphite.

The rotor opening can accept a screwdriver that can be angled to knock out the graphite.

Can also try the "secret bearing removal" trick by packing chosen cloth through shaft hole then using socket extension to tap down thus pushing graphite out. What I did also very helpful was to form a nice cushion cradle using a old bath towel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggsEewAg2YM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w62c4NQDwP0

Re: Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it.........Updated with step by step how to and photos & video

Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2018 5:44 am
by steve96822
One comment on oil/grease soaked rag trick to remove graphite. I would use a water soaked rag rather than oil/grease because you dont want oil/grease to find its way into the valve.

Re: Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it.........Updated with step by step how to and photos & video

Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 11:26 pm
by rhinoevans
Where did you get the parts kit?

Re: Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it.........Updated with step by step how to and photos & video

Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 6:59 am
by steve96822
"Where did you get the parts kit?"


Fluid O Tech USA .. about 36 usd plus shipping



Fluid-o-Tech International, Inc. Tel 860-276-9270

161 Atwater Street Fax 860-620-0193

Plantsville, CT 06479 www.fluidotech.com

Re: Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it.........Updated with step by step how to and photos & video

Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2018 1:53 pm
by levikoehn
Since spanner wrenches are in nobodies tool box here's a simple way to get the pump cover off for those with the threaded coverImage

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Re: Rotary Pump Rebuild; Finally did it.........Updated with step by step how to and photos & video

Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2018 1:34 am
by steve96822
Good idea and fast.

Below also look decent though requires a little time to make.
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