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Pacer Water pump

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IndianaGrassFarmer

06-05-2006 05:06:40




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I purchased a new 3.5 hp (B&S engine) Pacer pump last week that I plan to used next March on an irrigation project. I purchased it how because is was being sold at a discount. My questions are:
Should I run the engine periodicly to keep the carb/pump seals from getting too brittle or just leave it along until its placed into service.
The pump end is a 2" elastromeric centrifical design (very common design).
Second Question: Can this pump to ran for a few minutes w/o water...just to test the engine?
The instructions state that the pump should not be run w/o water because of damaging to the pump (over an extended period of time). Is this because of heating building up due to friction and no water to remove the heat from the seals/bearings?
Thanks,
Ron

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big jt

06-05-2006 07:57:31




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 Re: Pacer Water pump in reply to IndianaGrassFarmer, 06-05-2006 05:06:40  
Those Pacer pumps are sold under a bunch of different names.

I am guessing you didn't get any instructions, I bought a JD one this spring w/o instructions.

DO NOT RUN THAT PUMP WITHOUT FLUID IN IT. I did get one of those with the instructions once and the sheet was real clear about this.

The seal in the pump needs fluid to keep lubricated.

hth

jt



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Mattlt

06-05-2006 05:55:58




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 Re: Pacer Water pump in reply to IndianaGrassFarmer, 06-05-2006 05:06:40  
My opinion: Run it once a month or so. I would NOT run it dry for more than a few seconds. Rig yourself up a short section of suction and discharge hose, even if it's into a 5 gallon pail or the stock tank. Exercising it for a minute or so should be sufficent.

Also a good idea to store it over winter in a heated area. Unless you can be sure you've removed ALL the water.



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