Sherwood PCN2 1/4" Cast Iron Pedestal Gear Pump
When an engine or piece of equipment needs dependable, low-maintenance fluid transfer, the Sherwood PCN2 delivers with a straightforward, positive-displacement design. Its cast iron housing is built to shrug off the vibration and heat cycling that come with continuous duty, while the pedestal mount lets it bolt directly into an existing accessory drive without adding unnecessary complexity to the installation. The 1/4 inch ports keep it sized right for the oil and fuel transfer lines it's most commonly paired with.
What makes the PCN2 a practical choice is its versatility. It isn't tied to one type of equipment — the same cast iron gear pump design shows up on marine engines, industrial machinery, and agricultural equipment wherever a compact, externally driven pump is needed to keep oil or fuel moving reliably. That flexibility, combined with a simple gear-driven mechanism with few moving parts to wear out, makes it a pump technicians can install once and largely forget about.
For anyone replacing an aging or failed gear pump, the PCN2's standard pedestal configuration makes it a natural swap-in option, cutting down on custom fitting or modification during the repair.
Key Features:
- Rugged cast iron housing engineered for continuous-duty durability
- Pedestal-style mount for direct bolt-on installation to an engine or accessory drive
- Positive-displacement gear design for consistent, steady fluid flow
- Compact, self-contained construction that simplifies replacement
- Externally driven configuration compatible with belt, gear, or coupling drive setups
Applications:
- Engine lubricating oil transfer
- Fuel oil transfer systems
- Industrial equipment fluid handling
- Agricultural and off-road engine accessory drives
- OEM-style replacement on Sherwood/Shertech-equipped engines and equipment
Specifications:
- Part Number: PCN2
- Port Size: 1/4 inch (inlet and outlet)
- Housing Material: Cast iron
- Mount Type: Pedestal
- Pump Type: Positive-displacement gear pump
- Drive Type: Externally driven (belt, gear, or coupling)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Sherwood PCN2 gear pump only used in marine applications?
A: No. While it's common on marine engines, the PCN2 cast iron pedestal gear pump also turns up in industrial, agricultural, and other engine-driven equipment wherever a compact gear pump is needed.
Q: Can the Sherwood PCN2 be used as a direct replacement for an older pedestal gear pump?
A: In most cases, yes. Its standard pedestal mount and gear-drive setup make it a straightforward swap for comparable cast iron pedestal gear pumps already in service.
Q: What kind of fluids is the Sherwood PCN2 designed to move?
A: It's built for lubricating oil, fuel oil, and other light-viscosity fluids suited to cast iron gear pump construction.
Q: Does the Sherwood PCN2 include its own drive motor?
A: No. It's a pedestal-mounted pump meant to be driven externally, typically by an engine accessory drive, belt, or coupling rather than a built-in motor.
Q: Why choose a cast iron gear pump over other pump styles for this application?
A: Cast iron construction offers strong resistance to wear and heat over long duty cycles, and the gear-driven design provides steady, predictable flow, making it well suited to demanding, continuous-use engine and equipment settings.
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