Bell & Gossett Booster pump leaking

George_15

One of my Bell and Gossett series 100 pumps is leaking between the bearing assembly and the pump body. I am debating on whether to tear it apart and replace the gaskets, if the bearing assembly is shot too or to just replace the hole unit. Any suggestions or recommendations from your expereinces? Thanks!

Geno_15

replace

that usually means you shaft seals are leaking, open the cap where you put in the oil on the pump," not the motor", is there water in there?? Replace the coupling and check the motor mounts, if they sag replace them too, they'll eat your coupling, if the whole thing is over 5years replace all.

Dale

bearing area

B&G sells just the bearing area to replace what you have that's leaking. Take the old one out first to see if you can get the pump impeller off the old shaft, the new bearing assem. doesn't come with and impeller. I also would probably replace the motor bushings while I had it on the bench. Remember to fill the new bearing assm with the tube of oil provided.

oil-2-4-6-gas

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George you have the same problem 90 % of B&G 100 pump owners have--lack of lubrication --your bearing assy shaft is worn out and the motor sleeve bearings are not far behind ---replace the whole pump ---or if you can figure your pump requirements and use a no maintenance wet rotor pump Taco 007 or whatever size you actually need for your application ---

George_15

I am considering replacing it with a Taco 007 all together. It looks like it should fit right in without having to replace the flanges, correct? Is the height of the Taco the same as the B&G? Thanks!

Ken D.

B&G

You can probably get a rebuilt bearing assy. for cheaper than a new circulator with a lot less hassle.

lchmb

yes it will

It will slide in just like a glove and you should be able to get a 007 for a fair price. When you figure the aggravation and the headache's with rebuilding it (especially if you have never done it) and the difference in noise you'll be happy you replaced it...IMHO..:)

Ken D.

B&G

I was speaking of a bearing assy. already rebuilt such as Sid Harvey or others. The 007 is a nice circ. though.