Oberdorfer 5168-2 Cover – Bronze Replacement Part
This is the genuine Oberdorfer 5168-2 cover in bronze. Because it is the part that comes off most often, it is also the part most often damaged, usually by a screwdriver used as a lever or by a scraper used on the sealing face.
A warped cover, usually from uneven tightening, leaks in one spot and resists every attempt to cure it by tightening harder. Checking the face on a flat surface takes a minute and saves an afternoon.
Renew the cover O-ring or gasket whenever the cover comes off, and tighten the fasteners evenly rather than one at a time around the circle.
Key Features
- Genuine Oberdorfer 5168-2 pump cover
- Cast in bronze
- Machined sealing face for O-ring or gasket
- Sets the end clearance the pumping element runs against on applicable models
- Corrosion resistant for raw water and seawater duty
Applications
- Marine raw water and seawater pump rebuilds
- Bronze gear and centrifugal pump overhaul
- Bilge, washdown and deck transfer pumps
- Industrial circulation and process pumps
- Repair of pumps with corroded or scored covers
Specifications
- Brand: Oberdorfer
- Manufacturer: Ingersoll Rand
- Manufacturer Part Number: 5168-2
- Part Type: Cover
- Material: Bronze
- Condition: New
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can a scored cover face be machined flat?
Light skimming is sometimes possible, but it changes the end clearance, so it is only worth doing where that clearance can be reset.
Q: Do I need new fasteners as well?
Renew any that are corroded or galled. Stainless fasteners in bronze can seize, and a snapped one turns a short job into a long one.
Q: Which seals fit under it?
That depends on the model. Check the parts breakdown for your pump so the cover seal and any gasket are matched to it.
Q: How tight should the cover fasteners be?
Even is more important than tight. Work in a cross pattern in stages rather than pulling one fastener down fully before starting the next.
Not sure this is the right part? Send us a Picture of the pump plate on your pump and the CLR Marine team will confirm the correct cover before you order.
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