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The Original Engine Cooling Pump Since 1921

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29000 Pump Series Technical Guide

Identification

G2904-01, G2904X G2902-01, G2902X G2903-01, G2903-02, G2903X

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Assembly / Disassembly Instructions

13 12

22
16

17 18

23 25
20
19 21

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14 11 10
9

5 2
8 3
15 7 6

The following assembly/disassembly procedures apply to all 29000 Series pumps. Deviations from pump to pump are primarily a
result of different methods of drive and mounting. Pump numbers can be found stamped into the cover plate of the pump.

Disassembly:
A. Remove the bolts (1) and lockwashers (2) from the cover (3).
B. Remove the cover, quad rings (4), impeller (5), cam liner halves (6), and wearplate (7). Note the direction of the impeller blades
to ensure proper replacement of the impeller during the assembly procedure. Caution: the pin (8) might fall out from its place
between the cam liner halves.
C. Using external snap ring pliers, remove the retaining ring (9) from the shaft.
D. Slide the washer (10) and mechanical seal (11) off of the shaft.
E. Remove the bolts (12) holding the body (13) to the housing (14).
F. Slide the housing off of the shaft and body assembly.
G. Press the seal seat (15) out of the housing.
H. When applicable remove the drive gear assembly: while supporting the drive gear (16), remove the nut (17), nut washer (18),
and key (19) from the shaft. Slide the gear off of the shaft and remove the thrust washer (20) behind the gear.
I. Using internal snap ring pliers, remove the retaining ring (21) from the body. Remove the bearing shield (24) from the body.
J. Press the bearing and shaft assembly (22) out of the body.
K. Remove the lip seal (23) and washer (25) from the body.
L. Inspect the shaft for grooving of the lip seal area and heavy fretting of the spline portion that drives the impeller. Inspect the
bearings for loss of grease, corrosion, and rough rotation. If the shaft or bearings exhibit such a wear, replace the entire shaft
and bearing assembly (22) listed on page 4.
Warning: Do not try to build the shaft and bearing assembly from the individual parts, but instead purchase the entire shaft and
bearing assembly listed below. Due to extremely tight tolerances, special assembly procedures for this assembly must be followed
to prevent galling of the shaft in the lip seal area.

Assembly:
A. Replace the washer (25) then press the lip seal (23) into the pump body (13) with the metal backing ring of the lip seal toward
the housing (14) and away from the engine. Care should be taken to insure proper alignment of the lip seal to the pump body
and that the lip seal is uniformly pressed to prevent distortion.
B. Press the shaft and bearing assembly (22) into the pump body.
C. Slide the bearing shield (24) into the pump body and against the inner bearing.
D. Using internal snap ring pliers, install the retaining ring (21) into the body.

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Assembly / Disassembly Instructions (continued)

E. E. Press the mechanical seal seat (15) into the housing with the gray silicon carbide face toward the impeller. Lubricate the
outside of the seat boot with a water soluble lubricant or soapy water for easier assembly. Oil or grease must not be used as it
will prevent the rubber cup assembly from properly gripping the housing. The seat should be inspected to ensue that the cup
did not become partially dislodged during the assembly procedure.
F. Slide the housing over the shaft and body assembly. Apply Loctite #262 or equivalent to the bolt threads. Fasten the three
bolts (12) and torque them to 25 ft-lbs.
G. When applicable, replace the drive gear assembly. Slide the thrust washer (20) onto the outer bearing. Place the key (19) in the
shaft, then slide the gear (16) on the shaft. Apply Loctite #262 or equivalent to the shaft threads. Replace the washer (18),
then tighten the nut (17) onto the shaft for the G2902-01 and G2902X. While supporting the drive gear, torque the nut to 270 ft-lbs
H. Lubricate the inter rubber portion of the mechanical seal (11) with a water soluble lubricant or soapy water and slide the seal
onto the shaft, with the silicon carbide portion of the mechanical seal toward the seal seat. Oil or grease must not be used as it
will prevent the mechanical seal from properly gripping the shaft.
I. Place the washer (10) onto the shaft and against the mechanical seal and then using external snap ring pliers, install the
retaining ring (9) into the groove in the shaft to compress the mechanical seal.
J. Install the wearplate (7) with the hole in the plate lined up with the slot in the housing. Install the quad ring (4) into the housing
and on top of the wearplate.
K. Create the cam assembly by connecting the cam halves (6) together and installing the pin (8) into the cam liner. A dab of
grease can be used to hold the pin in place during installation. Place the cam assembly into the housing, ensuring that the pin
aligns with the slot in the housing.
L. Insert the impeller (5) in the housing using a twisting motion. Ensure that the impeller blades are bent in the same direction as
upon removal (dependent on the pump model – see illustration below for details). For ease of installation, apply a silicon
lubricant to the impeller. Caution: DO NOT USE A PETROLEUM-BASED LUBRICANT (petroleum product will cause damage
to the impeller).

Vanes flipped to the left Vanes flipped to the right

(viewed from cover). (viewed from cover).
Models: G2902-01, G2902X, G2903-01, Models: G2904-01, G2904X
G2903-02, G2903X

M. Insert the remaining quad ring (4) into the groove, install the cover (3) on the housing, and then fasten the
lockwashers (2) and bolts (1) to 8 ft-lbs. torque.
N. After installation, inspect the pump seal, lip seal, body and housing areas for leaks.

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Assembly / Disassembly
Preventative Maintenance
Instructions (continued)

Sherwood # G2902-01 G2902X G2903-01 G2903-02 G2903X G2904-01 G2904X

Item QTY
1 Cap Screw 5 19626-SHW 19626-SHW 19626-SHW 19626-SHW 19626-SHW 19626-SHW 19626-SHW
2 Lockwasher 5 15944-SHW 15944-SHW 15944-SHW 15944-SHW 15944-SHW 15944-SHW 15944-SHW
3 Cover Plate 1 19837-SHW 19837-SHW 19837-SHW 19837-SHW 19837-SHW 19837-SHW 19837-SHW
4 Quad Ring 2 21561-SHW 21561-SHW 21561-SHW 21561-SHW 21561-SHW 21561-SHW 21561-SHW
5 Impeller 1 29000-SHW 29000-SHW 29000-SHW 29000-SHW 29000-SHW 29000-SHW 29000-SHW
6 Cam Liner Halves 2 21533-SHW 21533-SHW 21106-SHW 21106-SHW 21106-SHW 21106-SHW 21106-SHW
7 Wear Plate 1 19836-SHW 19836-SHW 19836-SHW 19836-SHW 19836-SHW 19836-SHW 19836-SHW
8 Pin 1 21566-SHW 21566-SHW 21566-SHW 21566-SHW 21566-SHW 21566-SHW 21566-SHW
9 Retaining Ring 2 19762-SHW 19762-SHW 19762-SHW 19762-SHW 19762-SHW 19762-SHW 19762-SHW
10 Washer 1 19866-SHW 19866-SHW 19866-SHW 19866-SHW 19866-SHW 19866-SHW 19866-SHW
11/15 Mechanical Seal Assy. 1 23837-SHW 23837-SHW 24511-SHW 24511-SHW 24511-SHW 23837-SHW 23837-SHW
12 Bolt 3 21172-SHW 21172-SHW 21172-SHW 21172-SHW 21172-SHW 21172-SHW 21172-SHW
13 Body 1 23916-SHW 23916-SHW 23396-SHW 23396-SHW 23396-SHW 21827-SHW 21827-SHW
14 Housing 1 24623-SHW 24623-SHW 23523-SHW 23523-SHW 23523-SHW 21829-SHW 21829-SHW
16 Gear 1 22789-SHW 22789-SHW
17 Nut 1 22790-SHW 22790-SHW
18 Washer 1 22788-SHW 22788-SHW
19 Keyr 1 22791-SHW 22791-SHW
20 Gear Spacer 1 23926-SHW 23926-SHW
21 Retianing Ring 1 19867-SHW 19867-SHW 19867-SHW 19867-SHW 19867-SHW 19867-SHW 19867-SHW
22 Bearing and Shaft Assy. 1 25145-SHW 25145-SHW 25103-SHW 25103-SHW 25103-SHW 25112-SHW 25112-SHW
23 Lip Seal 1 23045-SHW 23045-SHW 23045-SHW 23045-SHW 23045-SHW 19869-SHW 19869-SHW
24 Bearing Shield 1 23425-SHW 23425-SHW 23425-SHW 23425-SHW 23425-SHW
Minor Repair Kit 25146-SHW 25146-SHW 25044-SHW 25044-SHW 25044-SHW 25146-SHW 25146-SHW
Major Repair Kit 25147-SHW 25147-SHW 25045-SHW 25045-SHW 25045-SHW 25148-SHW 25148-SHW

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Impeller Removal

29000 Impeller & Impeller Puller

The patented 18000 impeller with threaded insert makes replacement easy when using the inexpensive
Sherwood Impeller Puller (Model #23631).

Removal
• Remove the cover.
• Insert the Sherwood puller into the threaded insert.
• Screw the puller against the shaft lifting the impeller until
loose.
• Twist and pull the impeller out of the pump.

Installation
• Apply a non-petroleum based lubricant to impeller (i.e. silicon
or soapy water).
• Install the impeller with a twisting motion onto the shaft.
• Option: Use puller tool to push impeller into pump by
loosening and lowering nut until tightening against impeller
insert occurs, then turning for installation.
• Then use a small amount of non-petroleum based lubricant
to help hold the o-ring in place while replacing the cover.

Use the same puller (#23631 or 25105) for the 17000, 18000,
22000, 26000, 30000 impeller as well.

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Preventative Maintenance

Pleasure Boating Commercial/Fishing Use

Maintenance (Low Hours) (High Hours)
Schedule Light Duty Severe Duty Heavy Duty Severe Duty
(High RPM, Silt or Sand) (High RPM, Silt or Sand)

Impeller Kit Every year 6 months 6 months 3 months

Minor Kit 2 years Every year Every year 6 months
Major Kit 4 years 2 years 2 years Every year

The #1 reason for premature engine wear is overheating.

To maintain engine performance, insist upon genuine Sherwood impellers and service kits.

Impeller Kit Minor Kit Minor Kit Major Kit Major Kit Major Kit
29000K 25146 25044 25147 25045 25148
29000-SHW Impeller 29000-SHW Impeller 29000-SHW Impeller 29000-SHW Impeller 29000-SHW Impeller 29000-SHW Impeller
21561-SHW Quad Ring 21561-SHW Quad Ring 21561-SHW Quad Ring 21561-SHW (2) Quad Ring 21561-SHW (2) Quad Ring 21561-SHW Quad Ring
21566-SHW Pin 21566-SHW Pin 21566-SHW Pin 21566-SHW Pin 21566-SHW Pin 1-21566-SHW Pin
19762-SHW Snap Ring 19762-SHW Snap Ring 19762-SHW Snap Ring 19762-SHW Snap Ring 19762-SHW Snap Ring
19866-SHW Washer 19866-SHW Washer 19866-SHW Washer 19866-SHW Washer 19866-SHW Washer
223837-SHW Seal Assy. 24511-SHW Seal Assy. 23837-SHW Seal Assy. 24511-SHW Seal Assy. 23837-SHW Seal Assy.
1720-0212-SHW O-ring 19836-SHW Wear Plate 1720-0212-SHW O-ring 19835-SHW Washer
1720-0213-SHW O-ring 19837-SHW Cover 1720-0213-SHW O-ring 19836-SHW Wear Plate
19836-SHW Wear Plate 21533-SHW (2) Cam Halves 19836-SHW Wear Plate 19837-SHW Cover
19837-SHW Cover 19867-SHW Snap Ring 19837-SHW Cover 21106-SHW (2) Cam Halves
21106-SHW (2) Cam Halves 19868-SHW Slinger 21106-SHW (2) Cam Halves 19867-SHW Snap Ring
22788-SHW Washer 19867-SHW Snap Ring 19868-SHW Slinger
22790-SHW Nut 19868-SHW Slinger 19869-SHW Lip Seal
22791-SHW Key 23045-SHW Lip Seal
23045-SHW Lip Seal 23425-SHW Sheild
23425-SHW Sheild 25103-SHW Shaft/BearingAssy
23926-SHW Gear Spacer
G2902-01 X X X
G2902X X X X
G2903-01 X X X
G2903-02 X X X
G2903X X X X
G2904-01 X X X

G2904X X X X

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Inspection

The #1 reason for premature engine wear is overheating.

To maintain engine performance, insist upon genuine Sherwood impellers and service kits.

Recommended inspection to be performed at any service interval:

Impeller . . . . . . . . . Inspect for cracks or tears. Also, inspect for excessive abrasion of vane ends.
Replace annually, or if any of the conditions exist, as in the picture below.*

Pitting
Wear Plate . . . . . . . Inspect for wear, flatness, and pin for fatigue.
Bead worn
Replace at major pump rebuild or if wear is evident to
maintain pump flow and suction performance. to flat Tear

Cam . . . . . . . . . . . . Replace at minor or major pump rebuild or if

pitting/wear is evident.
Ripped
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . Replace at major pump rebuild or if wear exists to Vane Cavitation
maintain pump flow and suction performance.
Mechanical Seal Replace at minor and major pump rebuild or if
leaking.
Lip Seal . . . . . . . . . . Replace at major pump rebuild or if leaking.
Shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . Inspect for wear in area of lip seal and rubber impeller.
Grooving of lip seal area or heavy fretting of the
impeller end shaft will require shaft replacement.
Bearing . . . . . . . . . . Inspect for loss of grease, corrosion or rough rotation. Bowed (set)
Replace at major pump rebuild as the entire shaft and
bearing assembly (see page 4 for proper assembly number).

Genuine Sherwood Tech Tips

To maintain best engine performance and to prolong engine life - replace your impeller annually.*
Three tips to help you install your new impeller:
• Use a non-petroleum based lubricant (silicon or soapy water) to help slide the impeller into the housing.
• Install the impeller with a twisting motion onto the shaft. Never force an impeller onto the shaft. The impeller
must be able to move freely on the shaft to properly prime and function.
• Use a small amount of non-petroleum based lubricant to help hold the o-ring when replacing the cover.

Proper storage of the impellers during a prolonged lay-up can help maintain the life of the impeller.
Remove the impeller from the housing and store in a cool, dark place. This will avoid the following:
• Copper bonding of the impeller to the housing
• Vanes "setting" into position as stored in the housing
• Ultraviolet deterioration
* See Maintenance Schedule on page 6

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