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18. After the stuffing box is properly installed, push the plunger up towards the crosshead
stub (Figure 8-19).
Figure 8-19. Pushing the plunger up towards crosshead stub.
19. Apply a generous bead
of
blue LOCTITE® to the threads (Figure 8-20) between the
plunger and the crosshead stub.
Use a combination wrench to draw the plunger up tight
to
the crosshead stub, since it cannot rotate
in
a clockwise manner. Torque to
40-50
lb.-ft. (54.6
to
68 Nm).
Figure 8-20. Applying LOCTITE® to threads.
20. Replace the lubricator hoses and clamps. Install the plastic cover.
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2001
NLB Corporation
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