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The Original Flexible Impeller Pumps

The Original Flexible Impeller Pumps
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The Original Flexible Impeller Pumps

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General Introduction
Jabsco has been a prominent provider of flexible impeller pumps for over 70 years, known for their versatility, self-priming capability, and simplicity. These pumps are suitable for both thin and viscous liquids and can handle solids in suspension.
Engine Cooling Systems
Jabsco pumps are used in various marine engine cooling systems, including heat exchanger cooling, keel cooling, and direct cooling. These systems maintain optimal engine temperatures and prevent overheating. The pumps are self-priming and can operate at various speeds and orientations.
Heat Exchanger Cooling
This system uses a centrifugal pump to circulate treated water through the engine's cylinder block and a heat exchanger. The Jabsco raw water pump draws water from the sea or lake, passing it through the heat exchanger to remove heat before discharging it overboard. The system should handle 10% more than the maximum engine heat rejection rate.
Keel Cooling
Similar to heat exchanger cooling, but uses pipes attached to the vessel's keel to dissipate heat. The system requires adequate pipe bore and surface area for effective heat dissipation.
Direct Cooling
Raw water is pumped directly through the engine block. This method is less efficient and not recommended for commercial engines due to lower operating temperatures and potential for scale and salt deposits.
Safety Margins and Suction System
Safety margins are critical in pump inlet systems to ensure adequate cooling under adverse conditions. The suction pipe should be straight and free of unnecessary bends, with a bore size matching or exceeding the pump inlet connection. Proper maintenance and system design are essential to prevent blockages and ensure reliable performance.
Selection Guide
The document provides a detailed selection guide for various Jabsco flexible impeller pump models, including specifications such as flow pattern, connection type, fitting, drive, weight, and dimensions. It also lists compatibility with different engine manufacturers like Cummins, Caterpillar, and Perkins.
Standard and Special Impellers
Standard impellers are suitable for continuous operation up to specific pressure and temperature limits. Special high-pressure impellers are available for certain models, with extended life when operated within recommended pressure ranges.
Operating Speeds
Ball bearing pumps have specific maximum RPM limits based on port size, ensuring efficient operation without excessive wear.
Introduction to Engine Cooling
The document provides detailed information on engine cooling systems, focusing on the use of Jabsco pumps for marine engines. It outlines the specifications for seawater inlet strainers, emphasizing the importance of maintaining them to prevent clogging. For fast boats, inlet scoops are recommended to ensure sufficient pressure at high speeds.
Cooling Systems for Diesel and Gasoline Engines
Diesel engines have different cooling requirements based on the type of cooling system: direct cooling requires 12 US gallons per minute (usgpm), heat exchanger cooling requires 18 usgpm, and keel cooling requires 36 usgpm. Gasoline engines require a 10% increase in these figures, with an additional 10-15% increase if exhaust manifolds are water-cooled.
Pump Selection and Types
The document discusses various pump types, including ball bearing pumps for high-speed applications and flexible impeller pumps for general use. It highlights the importance of selecting the right pump based on speed, space, and drive type. Ball bearing pumps are recommended for speeds over 2500 rpm, while flexible impeller pumps are noted for their self-priming capabilities and versatility.
Pump Drives
Different drive types are covered, including direct drives, belt drives, and gear drives. The document stresses the importance of correct alignment to prevent pump failure and provides guidelines for belt tension and pulley sizing. It also describes crank pulley mounted drives, which eliminate the need for mounting brackets and belts.
Specifications of Jabsco Pumps
Detailed specifications for various Jabsco pump models are provided, including flow rates, self-priming capabilities, and fitting sizes. The document lists several series of pumps, each with specific features such as mechanical seals, double-row ball bearings, and different impeller materials (neoprene or nitrile).
General Recommendations
The document advises against pumping gasoline or flammable liquids and running pumps dry. It also emphasizes the use of flexible hoses to prevent side loads on bearings and the importance of regular maintenance for extended pump life.
Overview
This document provides detailed specifications and service kit details for various models of Jabsco flexible impeller pumps used in different engine makes. It includes information on model numbers, port sizes, mount types, and associated service kit components.
Key Sections
  • Model Specifications: Each pump model is listed with its specific details such as model number, port size, mount type, and any obsolete or alternative options.
  • Service Kit Details: For each pump model, the document provides details on the service kit components, including end cover, gasket, impeller, water seal, and end cover screws.
  • Engine Compatibility: The document categorizes pumps based on the engine make, such as Jabsco, Johnson Pump, and others, indicating the compatibility of each pump model with specific engine types.
Data Summary
The document includes a comprehensive table listing various pump models, their specifications, and service kit details. Key data points include model numbers, port sizes, mount types, and specific service kit components required for maintenance.
Critical Information
The document highlights the importance of using the correct service kit components for each pump model to ensure proper maintenance and functionality. It also notes obsolete models and suggests alternatives where applicable.
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Jabsco Pumps have serviced major engine builders globally for more than 70 years The Original Flexible Impeller Pump

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Flexible Impeller Pumps 11 General Introduction Engine Cooling Introduction Pulley Driven Pumps Upgrade to Jabsco Cooling Pump Spares

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11 Flexible Impeller Pumps SELECTION GUIDE Flow Pattern / Connection Type Fitting / Port Flange Mount

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Palmer Lehman Chris- craft Caterpillar Selection Guide Flexible Impeller Pumps

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11 Flexible Impeller Pumps SELECTION GUIDE Flow Pattern / Connection Type Fitting / Port Flange Mount Drive Gear Drive Gear Drive Gear Drive Gear

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Selection Guide Flexible Impeller Pumps

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11 Flexible Impeller Pumps General Introduction Jabsco original Flexible Impeller Pumps - Pedestal, Clutch & Engine Cooling How it works: When the flexible vanes again contact the eccentric cam they bend with a squeezing action which provides a continuous, uniform discharge of liquid. Flexible vanes create increased volume when leaving the eccentric cam creating a vacuum thus drawing in liquid, instantly priming the pump. As the flexible vanes rotate, the liquid is carried through the pump from the inlet to outlet port, each successive vane drawing in liquid.

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Pressure Ranges • Versatile: The flexible impeller pump combines the priming feature of positive displacement type pumps with the general transfer ability of centrifugals. It will pump either thin or viscous liquids and can handle more solids in suspension than other types of rotary pumps. It operates at low or high speeds - can be mounted at any angle and pumps in either direction with equal efficiency. Standard Impellers • Self-Priming: Pumps instantly, with dry suction, lifts up to 10ft (3m); up to 25ft (8m) when wetted. Permits cleaner, safer installations. No foot valve required. • 1” to...

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11 Flexible Impeller Pumps Engine Cooling Introduction Keel Cooling In principle this is similar to a heat exchanger cooled system but raw water circuit and heat exchanger have been replaced by pipes attached externally to the vessel’s keel. Pipe bore and surface area must be adequate for effective dissipation of heat from the primary circuit to sea or river water. In some installations where, due to system pressure losses through keel pipes, cylinder block and exhaust manifold, the flow capacity of the centrifugal circulating pump is insufficient, a Jabsco pump may be used (flow capacity approximately...

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Safety Margins The raw water flow capacities indicated earlier are for diesel engine cooling systems and include a safety margin of some 30% to ensure adequate engine cooling under adverse operating conditions. As gasoline engines, unlike diesel engines, have a high heat rejection rate at idling speed, an increase in pumpflow capacity of some 10% at maximum rpm is recommended. While flow capacities can be affected by salt deposits or scale in pipes due to operation in tropical regions, seawater pollution or age and wear of pumps and systems in general, this is usually a gradual process with ample...

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11 Flexible Impeller Pumps Engine Cooling Introduction Pump Selection Most proprietary marine engines are already fitted with specially adapted flange mounted Jabsco cooling pumps driven by gears or couplings of various descriptions. Diesel Engines Gasoline Engines Direct cooling: Increase diesel engine figures by about 10%. A belt drive from the crankshaft pulley will enable al most any standard foot mounted bronze Jabsco pump to be selected provided that the required cooling flow rate is obtained without operating the pump at excessive speeds (see also performance graphs). Global cooling water...

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Pump Drives Direct Drives Misalignment between pump and drive shafts is a common cause of pump failure. A flexible coupling is only “flexible” within limitations specified by the manufacturer. Excessive misalignment, particularly at high pump speeds, can cause noise, knocking, vibration, premature bearing failure, usually followed by pump leakage. Belt Drives The pump speed is determined by the engine pulley diameter and the need to maintain the pump pulley at a practical maximum size. Some engine crankshaft pulleys incorporate vibration dampening membranes resulting in large diameters at the...

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11 Flexible Impeller Pumps Pulley Driven Pumps Pulley Driven Engine Cooling and General Purpose Pumps The self priming Flexible Impeller Pump (FIP) is the industry recognized technology standard for leisure and work boat engine cooling. Being an original Jabsco, you are assured the highest grade bronze and stainless steels are used in keeping your engine at peak operating temperature. Operating in either direction, with flows up to 83 US gallons per minute (300+ lpm) and multiple port configurations FIP is ideally suited to wash down, circulation and fire duty applications on board or dockside....

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Pulley Driven Engine Cooling and General Purpose Pumps Jabsco pumps have serviced major engine builders globally for more than 70 years • Two single row ball bearings. • Two single row ball bearings • Self-priming up to 10ft (3m) vertical lift. • Self-priming up to 10ft (3m) vertical lift. 515/16” long x 3½” wide x 35/18” high 47/16” long x 41/8” wide x 313/16” high. Pump with Neoprene Impeller, Full Cam and Lip Seal. Pump with Neoprene Impeller, Full Cam and Lip Seal. Pump with Nitrile Impeller, Full Cam and Lip Seal. • Mechanical face seal. • Mechanical face seal. • Double-row ball bearing...

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11 Flexible Impeller Pumps Pulley Driven Pumps Pulley Driven Engine Cooling and General Purpose Pumps Original Jabsco Flexible Impeller Pumps are available with neoprene impellers for water (45-160°F, 8-70°C), and general purpose pumping and nitrile impellers which are ideal for oil based products (50-160°F, 10-82°C). Head pressures up to 26 psi or 60 ft. can be accommodated. For reduced flow, choose the half cam version. The choice of a mechanical seal extends pump 777 Series Bronze Pedestal Flexible Impeller Pump life. Do not pump gasoline or other flammable liquids. Do not run dry. For Service...

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