Deep Well Pump Bearings Replacement

[Steven Lingle]

I have a Sta-Rite vertical deep well pump that sounds like the bearings may be going bad. Is this something I can do myself? I have worked on and replaced bearings on similar motors in the past but not on a working well pump. I do as much DIY stuff as I can to save money and I don't readily have hundreds of dollars to have a company come out and do this.

 

[Valveman]

It is just like any small motor. If you have replaced bearings and seals in a motor before, you are one up on most people.

 

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[Steven Lingle]

Can the motor be removed from the well simply by removing the two bolts underneath the flange? Will it lift right off? Is there anything I need to be aware of when removing it? As I mentioned earlier, I have worked on similar motors, just not one on a well. Thanks for any input.

 

[Valveman]

The two bolts are just for the casing adapter. The first section with 4 bolts is usually where the motor and impeller come off.