How to Clean Or Replace Vanes On A GPRO PRO20/PRO35 Fuel Transfer Pump

Here's a 10-step walkthrough on how to take out the vanes for replacement or cleaning on a PRO20/PRO35 fuel pump.


Here's 10 steps to clean or replace the vanes inside your PRO20/PRO35 fuel pump. Remember to wear properly fitting PPE when doing this task!

  1. Turn off the pump and disconnect from power
  2. Use a 9/16" hex wrench to remove the cover plate
  3. Use a pair of pliers to remove the vanes (part numbers 133501-1, 133502-1) from the pump cavity.
  4. Use an Allen key to remove the rotor and shaft key from the pump cavity. Be sure to not drop the vanes or shaft key into the pump cavity
  5. Inspect the vanes and o-ring for wear, debris and damage. Replace if needed
  6. If there is debris, clean the pump cavity and all components with a clean cloth
  7. To reassemble, place the rotor, shaft key, and vanes in the cavity. Make sure the flat side of the vanes are oriented clockwise within the rotor.
  8. Remove the o-ring and lightly coat it with grease
  9. Re-insert the o-ring securely into its grooves
  10. Bolt the cover plate back onto the housing. Ensure there are no gaps between the cover plate and the pump housing



Offerings covered by this post:

GPI PRO20 115V Fuel Transfer Pump, 1″ Manual Nozzle, 18′ Hose & Tank Adapter Mount (20 GPM) – PRO20-115MD
GPI PRO20 115V Fuel Transfer Pump w/QM Meter (20 GPM) – PRO20-115PO/QM40G8N
GPI PRO20 115V Fuel Transfer Pump w/QM Meter, 18′ Hose & 1″ Auto Nozzle (20 GPM) – PRO20-115AD/QM40G8N
GPI PRO20 115V Fuel Transfer Pump, 1″ Auto Nozzle, 18′ Hose & Tank Adapter Mount (20 GPM) – PRO20-115AD
GPI 115V/230V PRO35-115AD Fuel Transfer Pump, 1″ Auto Nozzle & 18′ Hose (35 GPM) – PRO35-115AD
GPI 115V/230V PRO35-115 & QM40 Combo, No Nozzle (35 GPM) – PRO35-115PO/QM40G8N
GPI 115V/230V PRO35-115 & QM40 Combo w/1″ Automatic Nozzle (35 GPM) – PRO35-115AD/QM40G8N