SM_Series B

9.04

Series B ROOTS® Meters

Repair Procedures
WARRANTY
Seller warrants that (i) its products will, at the F.O.B. point, be free from defects in materials and workmanship and
(ii) its services will, when performed, be of good quality.
Any claim for failure to conform to the above and foregoing warranty must be made immediately upon discovery, but
in any event, within eighteen (18) months following delivery of the specified product at the F.O.B. point or twelve (12)
months after installation whichever is earlier, or twelve (12) months after performance of the specified services.
Warranties may be extended in time pursuant to Seller’s written warranties, provided payment has been received
for the extension. Defective and nonconforming items must be held for Seller’s inspection and returned at Seller’s
request, freight prepaid, to the original F.O.B. point.
Upon Buyer’s submission of a claim as provided above and substantiation, Seller shall, at its option (i) either repair
or replace its nonconforming product or correct or reperform its nonconforming services, as applicable, or (ii) refund
an equitable portion of the purchase price attributable to such nonconforming products or services. Seller shall not
be liable for the cost of removal or installation of materials or any unauthorized warranty work, nor shall Seller be
responsible for any transportation cost, unless expressly authorized in writing by Seller. Any products or materials
replaced by Seller will become the property of Seller. Repair or replacement of products, or correction or reperfor-
mance of services, or refund of an equitable portion of the purchase price shall be Seller’s only obligation and the
sole and exclusive remedy of Buyer in the event of a failure to conform to the foregoing warranty.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES (EXCEPT THAT
OF TITLE) EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Dresser ROOTS Meters and Instruments

Dresser, Inc.
Post Office Box 42176
Houston, Texas 77242
Telephone: (281) 966-4300
Facsimile: (281) 966-4308

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ROOTS® METER REPAIR ROOTS® METER ASSEMBLY

PROCEDURES 4 PROCEDURE 12
Series B Meter 4 Step 1 Aligning Counter End Headplate 12
Reference Information 4 Step 2 Installing Counter End Headplate 13
Tools 5 Step 3 Inserting Impellers 13
B Series Basic Meter 6 Step 4 Aligning Gear End Headplate 13
Step 5 Installing Gear End Headplate 14
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 6 Step 6 Gear End Bearing Installation 14
Step 1 Preparation 6 Step 7 Impeller Retaining Ring 14
Step 2 Accessory Unit 7 Step 8 Bearing Plate Clamp 15
Step 3 Gear End Cover 7 Step 9 Counter End Bearing Installation 15
Step 4 Counter End Cover 8 Step 10 Counter End Assembly 15
Step 5 Magnet Wheel Assembly 8 Step 10A Oil Slinger Assembly 15
Step 6 Non-Driven Bearing Clamp 9 Step 11 Setting Impeller Thrust 16
Step 7 Timing Gear End 9 Step 12 Aligning Timing Gears 16
Step 8 Outer Bearing Clamps 10 Step 13 Gear Clamps 16
Step 9 Retaining Ring 10 Step 14 Initial Impeller Timing 17
Step 10 Gear End Headplate Removal 10 Step 15 Final Impeller Timing 17
Step 11 Impellers 11 Step 16 Locking Timing Gears in Place 19
Step 12 Counter End Headplate Removal 11 Step 17 Application of LOCTITE® 290 19
Step 13 Main Shaft Bearings 11 Step 18 Counter End Cover 19
Step 14 Inspection 12 Step 19 Impeller Rotation Inspection 19
Step 20 Gear End Cover 20
Step 21 Leak Test 20
Step 22 Accessory Unit 20
Miscellaneous
Table 1 Torque Chart 21
Drawing 3 Loctite® Application Points 22
Meter Drawings
8/11/15C 23
2/3/5M 24
7/11M 25
16M 26

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ROOTS® METER REPAIR PROCEDURES
SERIES B METER
This manual details the proper repair procedures for B Series ROOTS‚ Meters.
Contact Dresser Roots Meters & Instruments at 1-800-521-1114 for assistance.
REFERENCE INFORMATION
The meter nameplate, located between the two differential taps, identifies:
• Direction of flow (indicated by arrow)
• Meter Model Number (maximum capacity rating)
• Meter Bill of Material – B/M (reference when ordering parts)
• Meter Serial Number - SN

Use the differential taps and meter nameplate as a point of reference during the
disassembly and reassembly of the meter. With the differential taps facing you, and
the Accessory Unit on the left, the meter is in the top (vertical) inlet position (Figure 1).

Figure 1

The mag-coupled Accessory Unit is not a pressure vessel. It is located to the left and is
mounted to the counter end cover.
The right side is the gear end. The flanged area is the cylinder or measuring chamber.

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Tools
The following tools are needed to disassemble the meter:
• Phillips screwdriver #1 • Feeler gauges #13
• common screwdriver #2 – RED 0.002” A
• 5/64” hex driver #3 – GREEN 0.003” B
• 7/64” hex driver #4 – BROWN 0.004” C
• 1/4” hex driver #5 – BLUE 0.005” D
• 3/16” hex driver #6 • Gear puller 8C-5M #14
• 9/64” hex driver #7 • Gear puller 7M-16M #15
• 7/32” hex driver #8 • Bearing-removal tool 8C-5M #16
• 5/32” hex driver #9 • Bearing-removal tool 7M-16M #17
• 1/8” hex driver #10 • Retaining ring removal tool #18
• 3/8” hex driver (not shown) • Retaining ring and bearing installation tool #19
• 5/16” hex driver #11 • Mallet #20
• 1/2” wrench #12

Tools kits may be purchased from Dresser Roots Meters & Instruments.

#11
#2
#6 #13
#9
#7 A B C D

#3
#15

#12

#4
#8 #10 #1
#18
#5
#16
#14
#19 #17
#20

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B SERIES BASIC METER
The B series consist of four basic meter groups:
• 8C, 11C & 15C
• 2M, 3M & 5M
• 7M, 11M & 16M
• 23M, 38M & 56M

Within each of the four meter groups, identical and interchangeable components are
used in the basic meter body, with the following exception: impellers and cylinders are
not interchangeable among the different meter sizes. Accessory Units are designed for
each specific meter size, and should NEVER be interchanged between meter sizes.
Effective mid-1998, all 16M meters are built with the timing gears pinned to the impeller
shaft. This document does not describe specific repair instruction for the
16M with pinned timing gears. Contact Dresser Roots Meters & Instruments at
1-800-521-1114 for assistance.
Refer to the R-10 Parts List for a complete listing by description, item number, part
number, quantity required per meter, and the repair class.

DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
STEP 1 PREPARATION
Drain the oil (Series 2 only) from the Accessory Unit (Item #400) using a Phillips head
screwdriver to remove the self-sealing screw on the bottom of the Accessory Unit. Also
drain the oil from the two end covers, using a 1/4” hex type driver to remove the 9/16” oil
fill and drain plugs (Item #049A) with O-ring seal (Item #054). See Installation Operation
Manual (IOM) for specific instructions.
Mark the meter cylinder and end covers with a marker or a scribe to ensure the meter is
properly reassembled. Mark the gear end with one mark and the counter end with two
marks (Figure 2).

Figure 2

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STEP 2 ACCESSORY UNIT
Remove the four 5/32” socket hex cap screws (Items #404 & #405) holding the Accessory
Unit (Item #400) to the counter end cover (Item #22). Remove the Accessory Unit and
O-ring by pulling the unit straight out until the Accessory Unit magnet wheel assembly
and temperature probe assembly (if applicable) are clear. The O-ring can then be
removed from the end cover. See appropriate Installation Operation Manual (IOM:B2 or
IOM:B3) for specific instructions.

STEP 3 GEAR END COVER

Remove the 9/16” Access Plug (Item #49A) (7M, 11M, 16M only) and O-ring (Item #54)
located on the gear end cover (Item #28) using 1/4” hex wrench. The access plug is
located on the flat face of the gear end cover.
For all meters take the end cover (Item #28) off by removing the socket hex capscrews
(Items #31 & #79) and washers (Item #59) using a 3/16” (8C thru 5M) or a 5/16”
(7M thru 16M) hex wrench (Figure 3). If necessary, lightly tap opposite sides of the
gear end cover with a plastic mallet to help loosen the hold. Carefully remove the
O-ring (Item #55) from the gear end headplate (Item #42) and discard (Figure 4).

Figure 3 Figure 4

NOTE: The gear end cover may now be used as a support during the remainder of
the meter disassembly (Figure 5).

Figure 5

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STEP 4 COUNTER END COVER
Remove the counter end cover (Item #22) by removing the socket hex capscrews
(Items #31 & #79) and washers (Item #59). Use a 3/16” hex wrench on 8C thru 5M
and a 5/16” on 7M thru 16M.
If necessary, lightly tap opposite sides of the magnet drive end cover with a plastic mallet
to help loosen the hold. Use caution when removing the counter end cover. Pull the cover
straight out until the temperature probe well (Item #192) is completely clear of the counter
end headplate (Item #41) (Figure 6). The O-ring (Item #190) in the temperature well hole of
the counter end headplate does not require replacement unless damaged.
Remove the O-ring seal (Item #55) from the headplate and discard (Figure 7).

Figure 6 Figure 7

NOTE: O-rings are used between the machined surface of the end cover and the meter
body, magnet cup, and temperature probe well to maintain pressure integrity of the
basic meter body. Any part located external to the counter end cover will not be
pressurized. The internal O-ring (Item #190) between the temperature probe well and
the headplate is an oil barrier.

STEP 5 MAGNET WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Using the gear end cover as a base, place the meter on the gear end cover with the magnet
wheel assembly facing up. Remove the #6-32NC2 flat hex locking screw (Item #36) located at
the open end of the magnet wheel assembly (Figure 8). This screw locks the magnet wheel
assembly to the end of the impeller shaft. After removing the cap screw and lock washer, pull
the magnet wheel assembly from the driven impeller shaft (Item #43).

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IMPORTANT: To prevent the impeller shafts from rotating while removing the cap
screws, insert a non-metallic object between the impeller and cylinder wall to lock
the impellers (Figures 8 & 9).

Figure 8 Figure 9

STEP 6 NON-DRIVEN BEARING CLAMP

Remove the socket head cap screw (Item #94) from the non-driven impeller shaft
(the impeller without the magnet wheel assembly attached) (Figure 9). Remove the oil
slinger (Item #90A), being careful not to bend the slinger. Remove the bearing clamp.
Rotate the meter 180° so the timing gears are facing up.

STEP 7 TIMING GEAR END

Remove the two gear clamp cap screws (Item #94) and gear clamps (Item #3)
(Figure 10). Next reinsert the cap screws halfway into the impeller shafts. The gear
puller should be inserted under the timing gear (Item #37) without the oil slinger.
The puller screw should be centered in the reinserted cap screw (Figure 11).
IMPORTANT: Use caution when installing and using the gear puller to avoid
damage to the oil slinger and timing gear teeth.

Middle Nut

Bottom Nut

Figure 10 Figure 11

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The gear puller should hold the lower 1/2” nut. Slowly turn the top hex nut clockwise with a
1/2” wrench until pressure releases the gear. Make sure the middle 1/2” nut is clear of the gear
puller. Loosen and remove the gear puller, then remove the cap screw and the timing gear.
Repeat this procedure to remove the other timing gear.

STEP 8 OUTER BEARING CLAMPS

Remove the four #6-32NC flat hex screws (Item #95) from the two bearing clamps
(Item #5). Remove the bearing clamps (Figure 12).

STEP 9 RETAINING RING

Remove the small retaining ring from one of the impellers using a retaining ring removal tool.
Repeat the procedure for the other impeller (Figure 13). Do not reuse the retaining rings.

Figure 12 Figure 13

STEP 10 GEAR END HEADPLATE REMOVAL

Using a permanent-ink pen, mark the gear end headplate with a single orientation line.
Remove the four headplate hold-down screws (Item #123) and seal washers (Item #227)
from the gear end headplate (Figures 14 & 15). Carefully remove the headplate by
pulling it straight away from the meter cylinder (Figure 15). Do not pry or insert any
object such as a screwdriver under the headplate. If necessary, lightly tap the headplate
with a rubber mallet. Dowel pins (Item #50) were pressed in using LOCTITE® solution,
which may result in a tight fit.

Figure 14 Figure 15

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STEP 11 IMPELLERS
Mark each sleeve for relative position on each impeller shaft for re-assembly.
Remove the Bearing Placement Sleeve from the impeller shafts (Figures 16 & 18).
Next, separately remove each impeller (Item #43).
NOTE: The counter end Inner Bearing Placement Sleeve may come out when the
impeller is removed (Figure 17). Mark each sleeve for relative position before
pulling the next impeller (Figures 16 & 18).

Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18

STEP 12 COUNTER END HEADPLATE REMOVAL

Rotate the meter so the counter end is on top. Using a permanent marker, mark the
counter end headplate with a double orientation line to the cylinder. Remove the four-head-
plate hold-down screws (Item #123) and seal washers (Item #227) (Figure 19). Carefully
remove the headplate from the cylinder (Figure 20). Do not insert any object such as a
screwdriver under the headplate. Like the gear end headplate, dowel pins (Item #50) were
pressed in using LOCTITE® solution, which may result in a tight fit.

STEP 13 MAIN SHAFT BEARINGS

To remove the main shaft bearings (Item #1) from each headplate, insert the bearing
removal tool or a smooth flat faced socket from the flat side of the headplate and push
the bearing outward (Figure 21). Any of the four impeller shaft sleeves not collected in
previous procedures should come out during this step. Remember to mark each sleeve
for relative position on each impeller shaft.
NOTE: All four main shaft bearings (Item #1) should be purchased from Dresser and
replaced any time a meter is disassembled for repair.

Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21

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STEP 14 INSPECTION
Thoroughly wash all of the parts with an approved safety solvent. Then use dry
low-pressure compressed air (if available) to further clean and dry all parts. Examine
the cylinder for light score marks and, if necessary, lightly polish with fine emery cloth to
remove any raised surfaces that could interfere with impeller movement. If deep gouges
are present, the cylinder should be replaced.
Next, check the headplate for roughness. A flat, fine mill file may be used to remove
any rough surfaces. If bearing failure has caused the impellers to hit and damage the
headplate(s), replacement is necessary.
Check the impeller sealing strips for score marks. Any light score marks should be
polished with emery cloth so they do not extend above the surrounding surface. Deep
gouge areas indicate the possibility of bent impeller shafts.
IMPORTANT: If there is any indication of severe damage to either of the two
impellers (gouges on the sealing strip or bent shafts), both should be replaced.
Shaft straightness must also be checked by using a surface plate, indicator gauge, and
a right angle vertical surface (Figures 22 & 23). First, lay the impeller flat on each side
and compare the indicator reading on each side of the shaft at the bearing fit. These
readings should agree within 0.0005 inches. This procedure should be repeated against
the vertical surface with the same tolerances.

Figure 22 Figure 23

ROOTS® METER ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

During reassembly, verify all replacement parts are correct, using the correct meter Bill
of Material as a reference.The gear end cover may again be used with the flange facing
upward as a support for meter reassembly.

STEP 1 ALIGNING COUNTER END HEADPLATE

Place the counter end headplate on the cylinder. Use the visual marks made during
disassembly for correct positioning (Figure 24). (When looking at the nameplate, with
the cylinder in the top inlet configuration, the counter end side of the meter will be to
the left.) The counter end headplate will have a hole for the temperature probe well.

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Check the O-ring (Item #190) (000568-906) in the temperature probe well hole.
Replace the O-ring if severely damaged.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT install the headplate upside down. There are three oil
drain ports on the headplate bearing bores. The drains must be positioned to
allow drainage from either top (vertical) or side (horizontal) inlet configurations.
None of the drains should open towards the nameplate side of the meter.

STEP 2 INSTALLING COUNTER END HEADPLATE

Lightly lubricate the threads of the four headplate hold-down screws to prevent galling,
then install them on the headplate with the seal washers (Figure 25). Torque the
headplate screws per Table 1. Do not over-torque. Excessive torque can strip the
threads in the cylinder.

Figure 24 Figure 25

STEP 3 INSERTING IMPELLERS

Rotate the meter 180° to the gear end. Insert the counter end of the impeller into the
counter end headplate. The tapered ends of the impellers will be facing upward.
Insert the remaining impeller at a 90° angle (Figure 26).
STEP 4 ALIGNING GEAR END HEADPLATE
Place the gear end headplate down over the extending impeller shafts. The reference
marks will indicate the correct position for the headplate (Figure 27). Make sure the
oil drains are facing the proper direction, as stated in STEP 1.

Figure 26 Figure 27

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STEP 5 INSTALLING GEAR END HEADPLATE
Lightly lubricate the threads of the four headplate hold-down screws with grease to prevent
galling, then install on the head plate with the seal washers. Torque the headplate screws
per Table 1.
NOTE: Excessive torque can strip the threads in the meter cylinder.

STEP 6 GEAR END BEARING INSTALLATION

Place the proper sleeve (Item #7) as marked in the disassembly procedure over each of the
impeller shafts on the gear end side (Figure 28). Position the bearings with the shield side
facing inward toward the measuring chamber. Without force, push the bearings into the
bearing bore until they are flush with the headplate surface (Figure 29).

Figure 28 Figure 29

STEP 7 IMPELLER RETAINING RING

New retaining rings are needed for this operation. Insert bowed retaining ring (Item #21)
over the tapered shaft. Make certain the bowed ring is bow side up to ensure proper
operation (Drawing 1). Seat the ring in the machined groove using the retaining ring
installation tool (Figure 30).

RING DIMENSIONS

V
I
BOWED
SIDE

J
I P B
t
D
SECTION I-I

Drawing 1

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STEP 8 BEARING PLATE CLAMP
Place a bearing plate clamp (Item #5) over a bearing with the slots in the clamp facing the
bearing. Insert the two socket head capscrews (Item #95). Tighten the capscrews evenly.
Repeat this procedure for the remaining bearing clamp plate (Figure 31).

Figure 30 Figure 31

STEP 9 COUNTER END BEARING INSTALLATION

Rotate the meter 180° to the counter end. Install the proper sleeve (Item #7) as marked in the
disassembly procedure over each of the impeller shafts (Figure 32). Next, without force, insert
the main shaft bearings into the bearing bore with the shield side facing the measuring chamber.
Push the bearings into the bearing bore until flush with the headplate surface (Figure 29).

STEP 10 COUNTER END ASSEMBLY

Place the mag wheel assembly on the shaft of the driven impeller (shaft closest to the
nameplate). Insert the lock washer (Item #36A) and socket head capscrew (Item #36) through
the magnet wheel drive assembly and into the impeller shaft (Figure 33). Torque the screw
per Table 1. Do not over-torque. (Block the impellers with a non-metallic object before
tightening the capscrew.)

STEP 10A OIL SLINGER ASSEMBLY

Install the bearing clamp and oil slinger on the other impeller shaft using a socket head
capscrew (Item #94) (Figure 34). Torque the screw per Table 1. Do not over-torque.
(Block the impellers with a non-metallic object before tightening the capscrew.)

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Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34

STEP 11 SETTING IMPELLER THRUST

Check the thrust of the impellers by pushing axially on the impeller shaft while slightly
turning. Test each shaft on both sides of the meter. If the shaft rotates freely, the thrust
is set properly. Any drag on the impeller indicates interference, a condition that affects
meter accuracy.
If the thrust is not set properly, check the bowed retaining ring (Item #21) on the gear end
side of the impeller shaft to ensure the ring is properly seated on the shaft. A loose
retaining ring affects the thrust settings. Replace the retaining rings, if necessary, and
check the impeller thrust again.
If the thrust is still not set correctly, replace the bearings and sleeves on the dragging
impeller. Extremely small changes in bearing and sleeve height can affect the thrust
setting. Replace bearing sleeves and again check the impeller thrust.

STEP 12 ALIGNING TIMING GEARS

Inspect the precision-matched timing gears for wear or damage. Replace if necessary.
Install the gears on the impeller shaft with the scribe marks positioned in line (Figure 35).
The timing gear with the oil slinger must be positioned on the non-driven impeller shaft
(farthest away from nameplate).

STEP 13 GEAR CLAMPS

Install both gear clamps (Item #3) with the hex shaped hole facing out. Insert the socket
head capscrew (Item #94) and tighten until slight contact is made between the screw and
the gear clamp. Tighten only the non-driven gear clamp firmly against the timing gear
(Figure 36). (Block the impellers with a non-metallic object before tightening the capscrew.)
Torque per Table 1. Do not over-torque. Excessive torque can strip the threads in the
impeller shaft.

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 Scribe Marks
on Timing Gears

Figure 35 Figure 36

STEP 14 INITIAL IMPELLER TIMING

Meter timing is accomplished by setting proper impeller clearances and adjusting the timing
gears. The goal is to set the tolerances evenly between the impellers and the cylinder
(Figure 37).
Spin the impellers by gently turning the non-driven gear. The impellers should closely align
themselves at this time. After this initial alignment, the impellers should turn freely without
making any clicking or dragging noises and meter timing is basically set.
Gently tap on the driven gear to temporarily set this alignment. Again, tighten the socket
head capscrew until slight contact is made between the screw and the gear clamp.

STEP 15 FINAL IMPELLER TIMING

Check for clearances between the lobes, using feeler gauges at these settings:
• RED 0.002”
• GREEN 0.003”
• BROWN 0.004”
• BLUE 0.005”

The feeler gauge should be inserted inside the measuring chamber between the lobes to
check for clearances while the two impellers are slowly rotating (Figure 37).

Figure 37 Figure 38
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IMPORTANT: Using only the non-driven timing gear, continue to turn the impellers.
Turning the driven timing gear will take the impellers out of alignment (time).
Check the front and back clearances (cylinder to impeller), clearances on both sides
(headplates to impellers), and through the inlet and outlet. Use the red feeler gauge
(0.002”) to begin with. This is the minimum acceptable clearance between the two
impellers, and between the impellers and the measuring chamber (Drawing 2).
Tight spots between the impellers and the measuring chamber will usually require
changing the bearings and/or sleeves to bring the clearances into tolerance. A more
common occurrence is tightness between the impellers. This can normally be resolved
by “spreading” the impellers with an oversized feeler gauge.
NOTE: Since one of the timing gears is locked tightly on the shaft and the other is
relatively loose, forcing an oversized feeler gauge between the impellers will cause
the “loose” timing gear to rotate on the impeller shaft and bring the meter into time.
To do this procedure, find the tight spot between the impellers. Back the feeler gauge out
from between the impellers while mentally noting the position of the tightness. Place an
oversized feeler gauge into the same position and roll the gauge between the impellers by
turning the non-driven timing gear. A 0.004” feeler gauge is normally adequate for
this step.
Repeat the previous steps until the 0.002”- 0.004” feeler gauges can be inserted through
all of the clearances with only a minimal amount of drag, depending on meter size.

BACK FEELER GAUGE

FRONT
TIPS

Drawing 2

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STEP 16 LOCKING TIMING GEARS IN PLACE
When the clearance is set, shock the end of the timing gear to force it tighter on the shaft
(Figure 38). Torque the capscrew per Table 1. Do not over-torque. (Block the impellers with a
non-metallic object before tightening the capscrew.)
NOTE: When shocking the gear, place a socket on the gear, then force the gear firmly
onto the shaft with a light blow on the gear clamp. A small hammer should provide
enough force to seat the gear.
Recheck the clearance once again. If the clearance has tightened, loosen the capscrew on
the driven impeller and use the gear puller to remove the timing gear as directed in STEP 7
of the Disassembly Procedure. Repeat the timing/alignment procedure.

STEP 17 APPLICATION OF LOCTITE® 290

At this point in the assembly, LOCTITE® is to be applied to the main shaft bearings to prevent
the outer race from moving in the headplate during extreme working loads. Position the meter
in a Top Inlet orientation. In this position, the LOCTITE® can be applied to one side of all four
bearings. The LOCTITE® is to be applied at locations and amounts as shown in Drawing 3,
Page 22. Do not move the meter for a minimum of two (2) minutes. NOTE: The LOCTITE®
reaches a sufficient cure within two minutes to move the meter, full cure within one to
two hours.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT over apply LOCTITE®. Excessive amounts of LOCTITE® will seep
inside the bearings and cause excessive drag.

STEP 18 COUNTER END COVER

Turn the meter over. Lightly grease and install an O-ring on the counter end headplate.
Also lightly grease the temperature probe well on the end cover. Place the probe well in the
headplate temperature probe hole. Make sure the probe well is perpendicular to the headplate
and gently work the probe into the meter. Do not force the probe well into the headplate.
Lubricate the capscrews and then place the capscrews and washers into the end cover. The
capscrew with the hole drilled in the head should be placed in the hole closest to the top left
corner of the nameplate. Use a 3/16” (8C thru 5M) or a 5/16” (7M thru 16M) hex wrench/driver
to torque the screws according to Table 1 listed below. Use a “star” pattern to tighten the
screws evenly (Figure 39). Do not over-torque.
Note: If installing a newly purchased counter end cover on a 7M, 11M, or 16M, the
flange thickness of the cover increased by approximately 1/2”. This change requires
new, longer capscrews, which must be installed to fit the new cover. The old capscrews
will no longer work in this application.

STEP 19 IMPELLER ROTATION INSPECTION

Spin the gears. The meter should rotate freely and without uncommon noise. If the impellers
do not rotate freely, a clearance problem will need to be resolved before installing the timing
gear end cover. If the meter passes this test, set the meter down with the timing gears facing up.

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STEP 20 GEAR END COVER
Lightly grease and install the headplate O-ring. Position the timing gear end cover against
the headplate using the reference marks made before disassembly. Lubricate the
capscrews and then place the capscrews and washers into the end cover. Use a 3/16”
(8C thru 5M) or a 5/16” (7M thru 16M) hex wrench/driver to torque the screws according to
Table 1. Use a “star” pattern to tighten the screws evenly (Figure 40). Do not over-torque.
Note: If installing a newly purchased gear end cover on a 7M, 11M, or 16M, the flange
thickness of the cover increased by approximately 1/2”. This change requires new,
longer capscrews, which must be installed to fit the new cover. The old capscrews
will no longer work in this application.

Figure 39 Figure 40

STEP 21 LEAK TEST

Replace the drain and access plugs (7M through 16M only). Torque the plugs per Table 1.
Cover the inlet and outlet by installing blank off plates. Torque the bolts to a maximum of
60 foot-pounds. Pressurize the meter and perform a leak test. Do not exceed the Maximum
Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP). Either soapy water or a leak test tank can be used
to look for leaks. Do not forget to check the magnet cup and around the temperature probe
well for leaks.
Dry the meter, magnet cup, and probe well after testing. Remove blank off plates.
CAUTION: Wear eye protection.

STEP 22 ACCESSORY UNIT

Make sure all water is removed from the magnet cup (Item #178) and the temperature
probe well before installing Accessory Unit. Blow with dry clean compressed air to remove
moisture. Check the impellers for free rotation using the access port on the timing gear end
cover. Replace the access plug and then reinstall the Accessory Unit in reverse of STEP 2
under the heading of Disassembly Procedures.
Do Not add oil at this time. If placing the meter back in service, install in accordance with
the procedures outlined in the appropriate Installation Operation Manual (IOM:B2 or
IOM:B3). If storing the meter, store in accordance to the procedures outlined in the
Receiving, Handling, and Storage section.

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Table 1

Family Size Fastener Size QTY Location Recommended

Torque
8/11/15C 6-32 4 Ends of Shafts 10 in.lb.
8-32 5 Adapter Plate 20-26 in.lb.
10-24 8 Head Plate 30-40 in.lb.
1/4-20 8 End Cover 6-9 ft.lb.

2/3/5M 10-32 2 Gear End 60-70 in.lb.

10-24* 2 Impeller Shaft 24-30 in.lb.
10-32 2 Counter End 30-40 in.lb.
10-24* 2 Impeller Shaft 24-30 in.lb.
1/4-20 8 Headplate 60-70 in.lb.
1/4-20 12 End Cover 6-9 ft.lb.

7/11/16M 10-32 2 Gear End 60-70 in.lb.

10-24* 2 Impeller Shaft 24-30 in.lb.
10-32 2 Counter End 30-40 in.lb.
10-24* 2 Impeller Shaft 24-30 in.lb.
3/8-16 8 Headplate 18-24 ft.lb.
3/8-16 16 End Cover 18-24 ft.lb.

Dry Seal ALL 1/4-18 2 Differential Taps 17-19 ft.lb.

Oil fill, 9/16-18 End Covers 6-7 ft.lb.
drain, and
level gauge
Mag Cup All 6-32 3 Mag Cup 10 in.lb.

* Meters built after January 1996.

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Aluminum Headplate

Bearing

Apply 1.0 microliter Apply 1.0 microliter

at each location at each location

Access to Bearing Access to Bearing

7M, 11M, & 16M

Aluminum Headplate

Bearing

Apply 2.0 microliters Apply 2.0 microliters

at each location at each location

Access to Bearing Access to Bearing

Drawing 3

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