MIL-HDBK-1164
Table 14
Lubrication Schedule for Centrifugal-Type Pumps
Lubrication Point
Action Required
(1)
D
Grease-sealed packing
Check spring-loaded grease cup; refill as
gland
necessary; adjust spring tension to
maintain grease discharge through
packing at approximately 1 ounce per
day.
Guide bearing
Add grease through fittings provided.
M
Sealing water system
Check packing gland assembly; adjust
D
packing if excessive seal-water leakage is
noticed, allow 60 drops per minute with
pump running.
Check stuffing box for free movement of
SA
gland.
Hand oiler
According to Table 15.
Each shift
Solenoid oiler
Check that leads are connected; check
D
needle valve for clogging; adjust for 2 to
4 drops per minute; refill container as
necessary.
Sleeve bearing
Check bearing temperature; if too hot,
M
add lubricant.
Drain lubricant; wash wells and bearing
Q
with kerosene.
Universal joint coupling
Lubricate couplings and slip splines with
SA
fresh grease.
(1) D-Daily; W-Weekly; M-Monthly; Q-Quarterly;
SA-Semiannually.
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