Berkeley pump Question Need help Quick.

[73maverickjet]

Looking to find out how tight to tighten the split gland bolts. The 2 bolts on the plate where the shaft meets the pump. One was kinda loose and dont know how tight to make. In a book I have with pump parts look like it calls the piece split gland which has packing rings? Dont want to damage. Any additional pump info would be great. Thanks

[67weimann]

slowly tighten it untill it doesn't leak. I believe it should drip occasionally. The key is to slowly tighten as to not overtighten.

[squirt'nmyload]

slowly tighten it untill it doesn't leak. I believe it should drip occasionally. The key is to slowly tighten as to not overtighten.
yep...an occasional drip.......you are gonna have to get the boat wet to do it

[wet77]

If you ever rebuild that pump or want a worry free solution install one of those seal packs that you just pop in tighten down and forget :rollside:
HTP, Dons, I think alot of the supplier's carry them, I have had mine for 2 seasons and never leaked yet.

[centerhill condor]

1/4 turn at a time... nice and easy like.