9968

Service Guide 9968-A

Medium-Pressure Stub Pump

Description
The major components of stub pump model 9968 and
9968-A consists of an air-operated motor and a pump tube. The
air motor connects directly to a double-acting reciprocating
pump tube.
These medium-pressure stub pumps (5:1 ratio) are designed
to deliver all grades of oil.

Pump Extensions
Extensions that screw directly into the pump’s fluid inlet
allow the pump to accommodate different size drums and tanks.
Extensions are accessory items and are not included with the
pump. See Table 2.
Models 9968 and 9968-A
Model 9968 includes a 2 " NPTF (m) bung adapter that
allows installation directly onto original containers or bulk
tanks. The bung adapter is not included with model 9968-A.

Specifications
Air Motor

Maximum Air
Piston Diameter x Stroke
Pressure
Air Inlet
Inches Centimeters psi Bars

3 x 3-5/16 7.6 x 8.4 1/4 " NPTF (f) 150 10.3

For details on the air motor, refer to Service Guide SER 339413

Pump Tube

Max. Fluid Delivery/Minute Displacement

Fluid Pressure (Approximate)* per Cycle
Fluid Inlet Pump Model Bung Adapter
Outlet
psi Bars Gallons Liters 3 3
In Cm
9968 Included
1-1/2 " NPTF 1/2 " NPTF 750 52 7 26.5 7.2 118 9968-A Not Included
* For detailed information, refer to Figure 3
Figure 1 Medium-Pressure Stub Pump
Table 1 Medium-Pressure Stub Pump Specifications Model 9968 Series - Model 9968 Shown

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Figure 2 Medium-Pressure Stub Pump Model 9968 and 9968-A- Exploded View

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Item Numeric Order

Part No. Description Qty Notes
No. Part # (Item #)
1 Motor Assembly, Air 1 See SER 339413 14536 (3)
1a Bolt, Carriage, 1/4 " -20 x 7-1/2 " 4 Included w/ X171000-7 (5)
1b Nut, Serrated Flange, 1/4 " -20 4 Motor Assembly X171003-10 (7)
2 Screw, 3/8 " -24 x 3/4 " 1 X171008-37 (6)
3 Washer, 3/8 " 1 171009-31 (27)
4 339429 Piston, Air 1 171009-51 (19)
5 X171000-7 O-Ring, 3/8 " ID x 1/2 " OD 1 171700-36 (17)
6 X171008-37 Quad-Ring, 2-5/8 " ID x 3 " OD 1 Pack of Ten (10) 172190-22 (10)
7 X171003-10 O-Ring, 2-3/4 " ID x 3 " OD 1 172190-23 (14)
8 338089 Body 1 172270-13 (25)
9 339412 Keeper 4 172409 (2)
10 Seal, 1-5/16 " ID x 1-9/16 " OD 1 323693 (x)
11 338060 Bearing (Brass) 1 323707 (18)
12 Seal, 1-5/16 " ID x 1-11/16 " OD 1 323713 (28)
13 338059 Spacer 1 323778 (27)
14 339606 Washer, 1.56 '' 1 326750-B1 (22)
15 338106 Rod 1 335481 (24)
16 338120 Piston (Nylon) 1 335483 (23)
17 Ball, 9/16 " Dia. 1 338059 (15)
18 323707 Seat, Valve 1 338060 (11)
19 O-Ring, 1-7/8 " ID x 2 " OD 1 338089 (8)
20 Ring, Back-Up 1 338090 (21)
21 338090 Tube 1 338091 (20)
22 326750-B1 Adapter, Bung, 2 " NPTF (m) 1 Model 9968 338106 (15)
23 Washer, 1-1/8 " OD 1 338120 (16)
24 Spring, Tapered 1 339375 (1b)
25 172270-13 Ball, 1-1/16 " Dia 1 339412 (9)
26 O-Ring, 1-11/16 " ID x 1-7/8 " OD 1 339413 (1)
27 323778 Valve, Foot 1 339425 (1a)
28 323713 Pin, 1/4 " Dia. x 1-25/32 " Long 1 339429 (4)
Kit Component for Early Model 9668 Pump 339606 (14)
x 323693 Gasket (Aluminum) 1
Legend:
Part numbers left blank (or in italics) are not available separately
designates a repair kit item

Repair Kits

Part No. Kit Symbol Description

393715 Kit, Repair (Includes tube of 393590 Teflon lubricant)
393708 Kit, Repair, Air Motor Keeper
393530-22 Kit, Seal [includes five (5) of item number 10]
393530-23 Kit, Seal [includes five (5) of item number 12]

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Accessories
Drum Tank
Extension Description
250-Gallon 275-Gallon
16-Gallon 55-Gallon 200/205 liter Bench-Top Obround

V-Cut 338147-1 338147-2 338147-3 338147-7

Threaded at both ends * 338246-1 338246-2 338246-3 338246-6

* NOTE: For use with low level cut-off valve part number 321206

Drum
Cover Assembly Description
5-Gallon 16-Gallon 55-Gallon

Bolt-On - 338145 * -

w/ 2-Inch Bung Adapter Fitting 327817-4 338977 * 318040-4

* w/ sealing gasket

Table 2 Medium-Pressure Stub Pump Model 9968 and 9968-A Accessories

Performance Curves
A pump’s ability to deliver fluid is based on the pressure (psi/Bars) and quantity
(cfm/lpm) of air supplied to the motor and the amount of fluid discharge [back] pressure to be
overcome within the system.

This chart contains curves based on three different air pressures. The curves relate delivery
in gallons (liters) per minute (X axis) to air consumption in cubic feet (liters) per minute
(right Y axis) and to fluid discharge pressure in psi/Bars (left Y axis).

Figure 3 Delivery versus Discharge Pressure and Air Consumption

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Overhaul Pump Tube Assembly

Tube Assembly
NOTE: Refer to Figures 2 and 3 for compo-
nent identification on all overhaul proce- 6. Unscrew Tube (21) from the Body.
dures.

Prior to performing any maintenance procedure, the Step for Model 9968 Only
following safety precautions must be observed. Personal 7. Remove the Bung Adapter from the Tube as required.
injury may occur.
8. Remove O-Ring (19) and Back-Up Ring (20) from the
Tube.
WARNING
Do not use halogenated hydrocarbon sol- Air Piston Assembly
vents such as methylene chloride or 1,1,1-trichlo- 9. Remove Screw (2) that secures Air Piston (4) to
roethane in this pump. An explosion can result Rod (15).
when aluminum and/or zinc-plated parts in the • Remove the Air Piston from the Rod.
pump come in contact with halogenated hydrocar-
bon solvents. 10. Remove Washer (3) Quad-Ring (6), and O-Ring (5)
from the Air Piston.
Release all pressure within the system prior to
performing any overhaul procedure. Rod Assembly
• Disconnect the air supply line from the pump
11. Pull the Rod assembly from the bottom of the Body.
motor.
• Into an appropriate container, operate the 12. Unscrew Valve Seat (18) from the Rod.
control valve to discharge remaining pressure • Remove Ball (17) and Nylon Piston (16).
within the system.
Body Assembly
Never point a control valve at any portion of your
body or another person. Accidental discharge of 13. Remove O-Ring (7) from the Body.
pressure and/or fluid can result in injury.
14. Remove Washer (14), Spacer (13) and Seal (12) from
Read each step of the instructions carefully. Make
the Body.
sure a proper understanding is achieved before
proceeding. 15. Remove Bearing (11) and Seal (10) from the Body.

Foot Valve Assembly

Disassembly 16. Unscrew Foot Valve (27) from Tube (21).
Separate Air Motor from Pump Tube 17. Remove O-Ring (26) from the Foot Valve.
1. Clamp the pump assembly in a soft-jaw vise at 18. Remove Pin (28) from the Foot Valve.
Bung Adapter (22) or Body (8).
19. Remove Washer (23), Spring (24), and Ball (25) from
2. Remove Nuts (1b) that secure Body (8) to Air Motor the Foot Valve.
Assembly (1).

NOTE: The bottom end cap (339416) of the

Air Motor Assembly remains on the pump
tube during the next procedure.

3. With a side-to-side motion, pull the Air Motor

Assembly from the Body.

4. Remove Keepers (9) from the Body.

5. Remove the bottom end cap from the Body.

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Clean and Inspect Foot Valve

1. Install O-Ring (26) onto Foot Valve (27).

NOTE: Use the appropriate repair kit for
replacement parts. Make sure all the compo- 2. Install Ball (25), Spring (24) [small diameter first],
nents are included in the kit before discard- and Washer (23) into the Foot Valve.
ing used parts.
3. Install Pin (28) into the Foot Valve.
1. Clean all metal parts in cleaning solvent. The solvent • Make sure the Pin retains the Washer properly and is
should be environmentally safe. flush with the Foot Valve.

2. Inspect all parts for wear and/or damage. Body

• Replace as necessary.
4. Install O-Ring (7) onto the upper groove of Body (8).
3. Inspect Air Piston (4) for fatigue cracks.
• Replace as necessary. 5. Install and seat Seal (10) [heel end first] into the
bottom of the Body.
4. Inspect Nylon Piston (16) and Rod (15) closely. Use a
magnifying glass to detect any score marks on the 6. Install and seat Bearing (11) [small diameter first] into
Rod. the Body.
• Replace as necessary.
7. Install and seat Seal (12) [heel end first] into the Body.
5. Closely inspect the mating surfaces of all check valve
8. Install Spacer (13) [small diameter first] and Washer
components for any imperfections. Ensure a smooth
(14) into the Body.
and clean contact is obtained when assembled.

EXAMPLE: Place Ball (25) into Foot Valve Tube and Rod
(27). Fill the Foot Valve with solvent. Make 9. Install and seat Nylon Piston (16) [openings upward]
sure no leakage occurs.
onto the bottom of Rod (15).

Assembly 10. Install Ball (17) into the Rod.

NOTE: Prior to assembly, certain compo- IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the Valve Seat
nents require lubrication. Refer to Table 3 more than 1/4-turn once it contacts the Ny-
for details. lon Piston. Distortion of the Nylon Piston
can occur which causes excessive drag on
NOTE: Refer to Figure 4 for a section view the Tube.
of the pump tube assembly.
11. Screw Valve Seat (18) [with Loctite 222] into the Rod.
See Figure 2.
• Follow the thread sealant manufacturer’s
recommendations.

Item No. Description Item No. Description

Clean Oil

5 O-Ring, 3/8 " ID x 1/2 " OD 10 Seal, 1-5/16 " ID x 1-9/16 " OD

6 Quad-Ring, 2-5/8 " ID x 3 " OD 12 Seal, 1-5/16 " ID x 1-11/16 " OD

7 O-Ring, 2-3/4 " ID x 3 " OD 19 O-Ring, 1-7/8 " ID x 2 " OD

26 O-Ring, 1-11/16 " ID x 1-7/8 " OD

Magnalube-G Teflon Grease *

Coat the Bore of the Air Motor Assembly

* Part number 393590 is a 0.75 ounce (21.8 gm) tube of Magnalube-G Teflon grease

Table 3 Lubricated Components

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CAUTION
Install the Rod into the Body with a twist-
ing motion. Use care not to damage the
Seals.

12. Install the Rod assembly into the bottom of

the Body.
• Position the Nylon Piston flush with the
bottom of the Body.

13. Install Back-Up Ring (20) [concave upward]

onto Tube (21).

14. Install O-Ring (19) on top of the Back-Up

Ring.

15. Screw and seat the Tube assembly into the

Body.
• Make sure both Rings are not visible.

Step for Model 9968 Only

16. Slide Bung Adapter (22) onto the Tube.

17. Screw the Foot Valve assembly into the

Tube.
• Tighten the Foot Valve assembly securely
to the Tube and the Tube to the Body.

Air Piston

18. Install Quad-Ring (6) onto Air Piston (4).

19. Install and seat O-Ring (5) into the bottom of

the Air Piston.

20. Place the Air Piston [observe THIS SIDE

UP) on top of the Rod.

21. Install Screw (2) and Washer (3) that secures

the Air Piston to the Rod.
• Tighten the Screw to 15 ft.-lbs. (20.7 Nm).

Refer to Figure 2 Parts List

for Parts Identification

Figure 4 Pump Tube Assembly 338067-A1- Section View

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Attach Air Motor to Pump Tube

IMPORTANT: The Air Motor Assembly must WARNING
be secured with at least one Carriage Bolt (1a) Should leakage occur anywhere within
and Flange Nut (1b) [preferably at the front]. the system, disconnect air to the motor. Personal
injury can occur.
22. Clamp the Body of the pump securely in a soft-jaw vise.

With air pressure at zero:

CAUTION
6. Attach a control valve to the outlet hose of the pump.
Install the RAM Air Motor Assembly with care. Dam- • Make sure the nozzle on the control valve is open.
age to Quad-Ring (6) and/or O-Ring (7) can occur.
7. Slowly supply air pressure to the pump’s motor.
HINT: Angle the Air Motor Assembly onto 8. Allow the pump to cycle slowly until the oil is once
the Quad-Ring and press the exposed portion again free of air.
into Air Piston (4) with your thumb or finger.
9. Set the air pressure to the normal operating pressure.
23. Install and seat the Air Motor Assembly onto Body (8).
• Make sure Check Valve Assembly orients properly 10. Operate the control valve into a container.
with the inlet of the Air Motor.
11. Shut off the control valve.
24. Attach the Air Motor Assembly to the Body of the pump • Visually inspect the pump for external leaks.
tube with Keepers (9), Carriage Bolts, and Flange Nuts. • The pump should not cycle more than once or
twice in one hour.

CAUTION If the pump does not stall, refer to the

Troubleshooting Chart for details.
Do not overtighten Flange Nuts (1b). Component
damage can occur. 12. Check the motor for air leakage.

If the motor leaks, refer to the Air Motor Service

25. Torque the Flange Nuts in a crisscross pattern from 60 to Guide for details.
70 inch-pounds (6.8 - 7.9 Nm).

Bench Test and Operation Installation

Additional items that should be incorporated into the
1. Slowly supply air pressure [recommended minimum of
air piping systems are listed in Table 4.
25 psi (1.7 Bars)] to the pump’s motor.
• The pump assembly should cycle.
Part Number Description
If the pump assembly does not cycle, refer to the
5604-2 Moisture Separator
Troubleshooting Chart for details.
7604-B Regulator and Gauge
With air pressure at zero:
Table 4 Air Line Components
2. Connect a product hose to the pump’s fluid outlet.
• Direct the hose into an appropriate collection
container.

3. Place the pump in oil.

4. Slowly supply air pressure to the pump’s motor.

5. Allow the pump to cycle slowly until the oil is free of air.

If the pump assembly does not prime, refer to the

Troubleshooting Chart for details.

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Troubleshooting Chart
Pump Indications Possible Problems Solution

Pump does not cycle 1. Air motor not operating properly 1. Inspect air motor and rebuild or replace as
2. Pump tube jammed and/or contains necessary
loose components 2. Rebuild pump tube
3. Insufficient air pressure 3. Increase air pressure
Pump will not prime 1. Excessive cycling speed 1. Reduce air pressure
2. Pump leaking internally 2. See Internal Leaks
3. Extension not sufficiently tight and/or 3. Apply thread sealant* to male pipe
thread sealant missing or inadequate threads and tighten extension
Pump cycles rapidly 1. Product source empty 1. Replenish product
2. Extension not sufficiently tight and/or 2. Apply thread sealant* to male pipe
thread sealant missing or inadequate threads and tighten extension
Pump will not stall (cycles 1. Pump requires break-in period 1. Operate the pump against moderate fluid
more than once or twice/hour) pressure for up to one hour
2. Pump leaking internally 2. See Internal Leaks
3. Pump leaking externally 3. See External Leaks
4. Distribution system leaking 4. Correct leak
5. Extension not sufficiently tight and/or 5. Apply thread sealant* to male pipe
thread sealant missing or inadequate threads and tighten extension
External Leaks
Product leakage visible at 1. Damaged Seal (12) 1. Replace Seal (12)
weep hole in Body (8) 2. Damaged Rod (15) 2. Inspect Rod (15) and replace as necessary
Product leakage visible at 1. Tube (21) not sufficiently tight 1. Tighten Tube (21) into Body (8)
bottom of Body (8) 2. Damaged O-Ring (19) 2. Separate Tube (21) from Body (8) and
replace O-Ring (19)
Air leakage at weep hole in Damaged Seal (10) Replace Seal (10)
Body (8)
Product leakage visible 1. Foot Valve (27) not sufficiently tight 1. Tighten Foot Valve (27) into Tube (21)
between Tube (21) and Foot 2. Damaged O-Ring (26) 2. Separate Foot Valve (27) from Tube (21)
Valve (27) and replace O-Ring (26)
Internal Leaks
Continuous slow air leak Worn or damaged O-Ring (7) Replace O-Ring (7)
Pump does not prime or 1. Foreign material between Ball (17) Locate and eliminate source of foreign
cycles continuously, or slowly and Valve Seat (18) material
(once or twice/hour) 2. Foreign material between Ball (25)
and Foot Valve (27)
3. Worn or damaged Ball (17) Disassemble pump tube, clean, inspect, and
4. Worn or damaged Valve Seat (18) replace worn or damaged components
5. Worn or damaged Ball (25)
6. Worn or damaged Foot Valve (27)
7. Worn or damaged Nylon Piston (16)
* Do not apply thread sealant to the first two (2) threads. Contamination can occur.

Changes Since Last Printing

Changed Bench Test Air Pressure Setting

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