Stuck pump lid - any ideas?

bxkn · Dec 31, 2021

This is a Sta-Rite pump, and I *think* the lid is called "Max-e-Glass". With the pump off, I have tried removing it using WD-40 and [this wrench](https://www.amazon.com/Pool-Tool-Strainer-Pump-Removing/dp/B002XNGQVE/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3U02K6S4J73QR&keywords=sta-rite+wrench&qid=1640973716&sprefix=sta-rite+wrench%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1), but I decided to cancel the attempt after realizing how much force I was applying to no avail... The wrench I bought seems to concentrate the force on two small points at the ends of the handle, and I am afraid I am going to break the lid!

Any other tricks to get this thing off? Maybe there's another wrench made especially for this lid?

Thanks in advance!

rstrouse · Dec 31, 2021

Did you try a 2x4 in between the tabs?

wireform · Dec 31, 2021

Two rubber mallets working at the same time may do it

bxkn · Dec 31, 2021

Thanks guys for the suggestions! I have to pick up those supplies, but I will give one or both ideas a try and report back!

Leebo · Dec 31, 2021

Regardless of your plans, DON’T FORCE THINGS.

You’re gonna be putting some extra stress on things and if you’re not careful things will break. Work slowly and if something isn’t right, stop.

Jimrahbe · Dec 31, 2021

Or... https://www.bing.com/aclk?ld=e8hNFp...Q&rlid=c70245d59d01173b4143241a35140fa4&ntb=1

Jim R.

Charlie Bezzina · Dec 31, 2021

Hi. Maybe buy a new lid before you try again. If you break it, it won't matter and if you don't break it, throw it away because it looks like it is at the end of its life anyway.

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