KING OIL TOOLS

Model 15MB
Parts and Service Manual
MANUFACTURING FACILITY
2215 S. VAN BUREN
ENID, OK 73703
PHONE: 580-234-4141
FAX: 580-233-6807

ISSUE DATE: February 13, 2017

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SERVICE & OPERATIONS MANUAL

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this manual is to familiarize personnel with the operation, maintenance,
adjustments and minor overhaul of the unit. The operator is responsible for all minor
maintenance and adjustments to maintain the operating condition. Procedures described
here are preferred practices and failure to comply with them may shorten the useful life
of the equipment and its performance.

The manual contains the necessary information and data required for preparing for use,
operation, maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments and repair. All maintenance,
lubrication and minor adjustments may be found in the service and maintenance manual
section.

The operator should not attempt to operate the unit until he has gained a thorough
understanding of the material set forth in the following pages.

If additional informations is desired, write, call, fax or e-mail Gefco, Enid, Oklahoma. Your
problems are our problems and we will be glad to help you.

GEFCO
P.O. Box 872
Enid, Oklahoma 73702
Phone: 1-580-234-4141
Fax: 1-580-233-6807
email: admin@gefco.com

When the unit is first received, inspect it very carefully for loose bolts, oil leaks or
damage that might have occurred in transit. Check items received against packing list
and report any damage or shortage to your local distributor.

The warranty registration certificate should be promptly completed by the distributor

representative and owner. The registration certificate should be returned as quick as
possible after delivery, to GEFCO to assure the new owner full warranty period on this
unit.

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PARTS ORDERING AND PRODUCT SUPPORT

Your cooperation in furnishing as much information as possible will assist us in filling

your orders correctly and in the shortest possible time.

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE

Always furnish the GEFCO model number and serial number when ordering parts.
This information is found on the machine nameplate.

2. PART NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION

In addition to the Serial Number, always give the part number and description of each
part ordered. If there is any doubt as to the correct part number and description,
furnish a dimensioned sketch or return the part to be replaced, transportation charges
prepaid.

3. SHIPMENT
Unless otherwise instructed, all shipments will be made via motor freight collect or
UPS prepaid and charged on our invoice. Shipments cannot be made on open
account until your credit has been approved by our accounting department.

Mailing address
GEFCO
P.O.Box 872
Enid, OK 73702

Shipping (Distribution Center)

GEFCO
2215 South Van Buren
Enid, OK 73701

For Parts Order Entry

Telephone: 1-800-759-7441
Fax: 1-580-548-2715
Extension” 250, 259 or 275

For Product Service & Warranty

Telephone: 1-800-759-7441
Fax: 1-580-233-6807
Extensions: 226, 262,
1-580-548-0490

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WARRANTY

Products shall mean and include (a) Equipment consisting of portable drilling rigs and
associated equipment manufactured by the George E. Failing Company, hereinafter
referred to as SELLER, and (b) Repair and maintenance parts therefore.

SELLER warrants products manufactured by it to be free from defects in material and

workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days after the products are first put into service,
or one hundred twenty (120) days from shipment, whichever occurs first. This Warranty
is limited to the replacement or repair at the SELLER’S factory, or at a point designated
by the SELLER, of such part as shall appear to the SELLER, upon inspection at such
point, to have been defective in material and workmanship.

This Warranty becomes effective and remains in effect, only when invoices for products
are paid in accordance with the stated sales terms.

The Warranty does not obligate the SELLER to bear the cost of labor, down-time or
transportation charges in connection with the replacement or repair of defective parts,
nor shall it apply to products upon which repairs or alterations have been made, unless
such was authorized by or on behalf of the SELLER.

Seller makes no Warranty in respect to trade accessories, such being subject to

Warranties of their respective Manufacturers.

No Warranty other than that set forth above is made by SELLER and all other
Warranties, implied or statutory (INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PURPOSE) are hereby disclaimed.

SELLER shall in no event be liable for consequential damages or contingent liabilities.

The foregoing Warranty cannot be changed except by written authorization signed by an

officer of the George E. Failing Company and no attempt to repair of promise to repair or
improve SELLER’S products by any other representative of the Company shall change
or extend said Warranty in any manner whatsoever.

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KING SWIVELS

BAIL: Made of alloy steel, heat-treated and tested for maximum strength of metal.

BONNENT: Cast of special alloy steel and thoroughly heat-treated. Rugged construction pre-
vents distortion and misalignment of washpipe.

GOOSENECK: Full opening and long radius design affords a smooth unrestricted flow and
reduces wear. Made of alloy steel and heat-treated for resistance to abrasion.

WASHPIPE: Seamless steel tubing, carburized to provide an extremely hard surface and ground
to a smooth finish which reduces wear and makes fewer replacements necessary.

BODY: Heavy casting of alloy steel, heat-treated for maximum strength. Rugged construction
and field-proven design assure true support, free from distortion under heavy loads. Sleek,
streamlined shape utilizes full strength of the metal without unnecessary weight.

PRESSURE SEAL: V-type pressure self-sealing rings made especially for this application. Mud
seal rings are thoroughly coated by grease under pressure from two Alemites. Packing element
is designed for quick and easy repacking to save shutdown time.

STEM: Forged alloy steel, heat - treated for strength under heavy loads.

LOWER BEARING: Precision roller bearing running in oil. Stabilizes the stem keeping main bear-
ing in correct alignment.

OIL RESERVOIR: Keeps all bearings submerged in oil at all times. Large capacity permits con-
tinuous cooling and circulation.

OIL FILL PLUG: For filling oil reservoir in body. Provided with breather vent for reservoir.

OIL SEALS: Two oil seals at bottom of oil reservoir form a positive seal for oil.

MAIN BEARING SUPPORT: Design assures a rigid for main bearing.

HOLDDOWN BEARING: Precision ball bearing running in oil. Stabilizes stem and takes upthrust.

BAIL PINS: Two independent pins, made of heat-treated alloy steel, supported on both ends to
reduce strain and prevent distortion of the body.

WASHPIPE PACKING: This new, field proven washpipe packing assembly is a match for todays
higher drilling pressures. It also proves more economical for the operator by providing loner
washpipe and packing life. The King Model 15MB Swivel is now furnished with this packing
assembly.

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KING SWIVEL SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL 15MB
Capacity, working strength 150-Tons
Bearing capacity at 100 RPM-API rating 97-Tons
Working pressure 5000 PSI
Bail diameter at bend 5”
Bail diameter at eyes 3-1/2”
Radius of bail for hook 4-1/2”
Hook clearance 19-11/16”
Minimum fluid passage 3”
Gooseneck threads line pipe 4” L.P. Female
Stem threads 4-1/2” API FH. LH
Washpipe packing Lip type pressure seal
Oil capacity 4.5-gallon
Length overall 94-15/16”
Width 26”
Weight with sub and less oil 2,750 lbs.
Cubage with sub coupling boxed for export 23.5 c.f.

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15MB DIMENSIONS

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19 16

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15 MB SWIVEL

STATIC CAPACITY 150 TONS

ROTATING CAPACITY 97 TONS

@ 100 RPM - API

WORKING PRESSURE 5000 PSI

BAIL DIA. AT BEND 5 INCHES

BAIL RADIUS AT HOOK 4 1/2 INCHES

HOOK CLEARANCE 19 11/16 INCHES

FLUID PASSAGE 3 INCHES

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89 16
GOOSENECK 4 INCH FEMALE LP

SPLINDLE THREAD 4 1/2 API FH LH 3 21

SAVER SUB 6-5/8 API REG

OIL CAPACITY 4 1/2 GALLONS

WIDTH 26 INCHES

WEIGHT DRY 2750 LBS

23 85

26 X 16 1
2

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KING SWIVEL
LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The lubrication of King Swivels is accomplished with a Central Bearing Oil Reservoir and various
Alemite grease fittings for all other components requiring lubrication.
Before using Swivels, the Central Bearing Reservoir should be checked and filled with the
recommended lubricant if necessary. New Swivels are shipped with or without lubricant,
depending upon customer requirements, destination and mode of transport, and should be
checked before use. The proper lubricants, intervals and capacities are given in the chart below.

CENTRAL BEARING
OIL RESERVOIR CAPACITY

SWIVEL CAPACITY
15MB 4.5 Gallon

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
MANUFACTURER CENTRAL BEARING OIL ALL GREASE POINTS
RESEVOIR
MULTI-PURPOSE GEAR GRAPHITE GREASE
GULF LUBRICANT 80 NO.3
HUMBLE PEN-O-LEAD EP NO.2 ESSO VAN ESTAN NO.3
SHELL SHELL SPIRAX 80 BARBATIA NO.2 GREASE
MOBILE COMPOUND
BB BELOW 60°F(16°)
MOBIL DD ABOVE 60°F(16°) MOBILPLEX EP NO.1
MEROPA LUBRICANT
TEXACO NO.1 2XG GRAPHITE GREASE
OR EQUIVALENT-
HYPOID LUBRICANTS
ARE NOT
ALTERNATES RECOMMENDED OR EQUIVALENT
GREASE EVERY 4
HOURS WHILE IN USE
CHANGE BEARING OIL AND WHENEVER
LUBRICATION EVERY 30 DAYS OF SWIVEL IS TO BE
INTERVALS OPERATION STACKED

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Lubrication Points
The following points should be lubricated at the time intervals stated.

1. The packing box is to be greased every two to three hours through the zerk fitting
located in the center of packing box.

2. The Bail Pins are to be greased daily through the zerk fitting located on the end of
each pin.

3. The oil level is to be checked daily. Add oil if level is low.

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KING SWIVEL

15MB INSPECTION

Daily Inspections

1. Check oil level. Add if low with good grade SAE 90.
2. Visibly inspect for oil leakage from the upper and lower seals.
3. Visibly inspect packing assembly for leakage.
4. Visibly inspect the BAIL for cracks and/or excessive wear.
5. Check to insure the BAIL PIN retainers are in place.
6. Visibly inspect the Stem and the Saver Sub for cracks and/or damage.

NOTE: If any of the above, except oil level, is discovered repair and/or replace BEFORE
using swivel.

Monthly Inspections

Before conducting a monthly inspection clean swivel thoroughly with soap and water
using a brush if necessary to remove all dirt and grease/oil deposits.

1. Visibly inspect packing assembly for leakage.

2. Visibly inspect the bail for cracks and or excessive wear.
3. Check to insure the bail pin retainers are in place.
4. Visibly inspect the stem and the saver sub for cracks and/or damage.

NOTE: If any of the above areas show damage, cracks, and/or excessive wear; REPAIR
BEFORE USING SWIVEL AGAIN.

Yearly Inspection

Have the bail, bail pins, bearing housing, stem and the saver sub magnetic particle
inspected for cracks. If any cracks are discovered contact manufacturer with inspection
report for more information.

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KING SWIVEL
15MB SERVICE

I. Change oil in bearing case every three (3) months or after 1000 hours of service duty,
which ever comes first.

To remove oil from bearing case and refill follow these steps;
1. Bring swivel down to a safe height for working on and stop rotation.
2. Unthread and remove item #39 from the top face of the bonnet.
3. Locate item #41 in the Lower Oil Box and place receptacle in line and below this
pipe plug.
4. Unthread and remove the pipe plug in the lower oil box, item #41.
5. Check to make sure your receptacle is located properly and is holding the exiting
oil.
6. Replace the pipe plug, item #41 if the receptacle becomes full. Properly dispose of
this old oil and replace your receptacle. Remove item #41 again.
7. Continue step 5 and 6 until oil stops exiting bearing case.
8. Replace and tighten the pipe plug in the lower oil box.
9. Remove oil receptacle, properly dispose of old oil and store receptacle in safe
place.
10. Unthread and remove the item #37 from the top face of bonnet.
11. Begin filling with a good grade SAE 90 oil from one of the two (2) open 1/2” holes
in bonnet.
12. Fill until the oil exits the other hole. Allow one (1) minute to pass and add more oil
if necessary. Repeat until the bearing case will hold no more oil.
13. Replace and tighten item #39 and item #37.
14. Clean ANY excess oil off of swivel and clean the rig floor of all oil spilled while
changing oil.
15. Check for oil leaks from the swivel. If none are observed begin your drilling opera-
tion again.

II. Oil Seal Replacement - The oil seals should be replaced every six (6) months or
when they begin to leak, which ever comes first.

LOWER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT:

1. Follow the steps for changing oil #1 through #10.

2. Support drill string with slips and break the saver sub(s) loose and unthread. Our
saver sub is a LEFT HAND THREAD.
3. Remove the eight (8) bolts, item #30 holding the lower oil box to bearing
housing.
4. Slide the lower oil box, item #17 off of spindle.
5. Remove the old oil seals, item #18 and replace with new ones.
6. Remove the old o-ring, item #22 and replace with new one.
7. Check the lower wear sleeve, item #19 for grooves. If lower wear sleeve should
be replaced.

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LOWER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT: (continued)

8. To replace the lower wear sleeve, heat equally around the circumference until the
lower wear sleeve will slide down the spindle. Remove the old lower wear sleeve
and replace with a new one. The new one will need to be heated for installation.
Check to insure the new lower sleeve is properly seated against the lower bearing
and is cool before proceeding.
9. Replace the lower oil box, item #17 on the bearing housing. Making sure the lower
oil seal lips do not roll down while replacing the lower oil box.
10. Replace and tighten the eight (8) item #30. Tighten equally, working one then go to
another one a 180 degrees away. Continue until all bolts are tightened.
11. Tighten the saver sub.
12. Fill bearing case with oil as described above.

UPPER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT:

1. Bring swivel down to a safe working height and stop rotation.

2. Stop mud circulation.
3. Remove the packing assembly, item #6 as described in PACKING ASSEMBLY
REPLACEMENT.
4. Remove the eight (8) bolts, item #31 from the spindle adapter, item #7.
5. Remove the spindle adapter.
6. Loosen the setscrews, item #36, unthread the bearing retainer, item #8 and
remove. The bearing retainer is a LEFT HAND THREAD.
7. Remove the old upper oil seals, item #9 and replace the new ones.
8. Install the bearing retainer, item #8 and tighten.
9. Tighten the setscrews, item #36.
10. Check the spindle adapter for grooving. If grooves are present and have a depth of
a 1/16” or greater the spindle adapter should be replaced.
11. Install the spindle adapter, item #7 and tighten the bolts, item #31. These bolts
must be tightened equally and on opposing bolts.
12. Replace the packing assembly, item #6 as described in PACKING ASSEMBLY
REPLACEMENT.

III: Packing Assembly Replacement: To be done when swivel begins leaking.

We recommend a packing assembly, item #6 to be a spare part, ready to be installed

when necessary. To install follow these steps:

1. Bring swivel down to a safe working height, stop rotation and mud circulation.
2. Unscrew and remove the four (4) bolts, item #27. These are the bolts on the bail
side of the bonnet.
3. Unscrew and remove the six (6) bolts, item #29.
4. Collapse packing assembly by prying the Upper Packing Flange down, MB-03A of
packing box drawing.
5. Remove packing assembly, item #6.

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KING SWIVEL
15MB SERVICE

PACKING ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT: (continued)

6. Install new O-ring, item #24.

7. Install new or refurbished packing assembly, item #6.
8. Pry the bottom half of the packing assembly down. Install and tighten the six (6)
bolts, item #29.
9. Grease the packing through the zerk fitting of the 10MB-03, packing box.
10. Close Kelly cock and pressure test to 5000 PSI or less. Note: A pressure of greater
than 1000 PSI is required to seat the single piece of packing in the upper packing
flange. If this is not done, a leak could be present in the area of the upper packing
flange.
11. If not leaks are present begin drilling.

IV. To Refurbish a removed Packing Assembly

1. Disassemble the old packing assembly and clean all removed metal parts.
2. Inspect and replace all metal parts that are damaged and/or show excessive wear.
3. Install one piece of 10MB-20 Packing into the Bottom Ring, 10MB-09A.
3A. Install O-ring, 10MB-358 into outer O-ring groove of this Bottom Ring.
4. Install two (2) pieces of 10MB-20 Packing into each one of the Middle Rings, 10MB-
09B.
5. Install packing into the Grease Ring, 10MB-09C.
6. On a flat surface place the Bottom Ring, 10MB-09A with packing up and install one
of the middle rings, 10MB-09B with Packing up.
7. Install the other middle ring, 10MB-09B with packing up.
8. Install the grease ring, 10MB-09C with packing up.
9. Install the upper ring, 10MB-09D.
10. Install one of the O-rings, 10MB-347 into the O-rings groove in top upper ring,
10MB-09D.
11. Slide the packing box 15MB-03A on this assembly.
12. Place the Upper Packing Flange onto the top of the packing box.
13. Install the last piece of packing, 10MB-20 into the bottom ring 10MB-09A.
14. Install the Upper Lock Ring, 10MB-09E onto this Bottom Ring.
15. Install this assembly (bottom ring, packing, and upper lock ring) onto the short side
of the washpipe, 10MB-25. Note: Check to make sure the extensions of the upper
lock ring slips onto the flats provided on the washpipe, 10MB-25.
16. Slide the Washpipe with this assembly into the upper packing flange and through
the assembled packing box. Some force might be required.
17. Turn completed packing assembly on its side and install the O-ring, 10MB-347 into
the O-ring groove of the upper bottom ring and wire the packing assembly
together. Store for future use.

Note: All other services not included in the above are considered major repairs and
should be done by an authorized service center.

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15MB Swivel

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Parts List
Reference
Part Number Description Quantity
Number
– MODEL - 15MB SWIVEL -
1 15MB-01 BAIL 1
2 15MB-01A BAIL PIN 2
3 6SX02A BAIL PIN RETAINING RING 2
4 15MB-10 GOOSENECK 1
5 15MB04 BONNET 1
6 15MB-40 PACKING ASSEMBLY 1
7 10MB-05 SPINDLE ADAPTER 1
8 15MB-06 SPINDLE ADAPTER 1
9 XNC-415683 UPPER OIL SEAL 2
10 10MB-08 UPPER BEARING SPACER 1
11 4RC-24 UPPER BEARING ASEMBLY 1
12 10MB-15 TOP THRUST BEARING 1
13 15MB-16 15MB-16 1
14 15MB-12 MAIN BEARING 1
15 15MB-14 BEARING HOUSING 1
16 15MB-21 LOWER BEARING 1
17 15MB-18 LOWER OIL BOX 1
18 15MB-19 LOWER OIL SEAL 2
19 N15MB22 LOWER WEAR SLEAVE 1
20 2
21 N6CRC265 O-RING 1
22 7.5LW-270 O-RING 1
23 6CRC-278 O-RING 1
24 10MB-358 O-RING 1
25 10MB-358 O-RING 1
26 N10MB428 O-RING 1
27 12C30-B SCREW 4
28 12C18-B8 SCREW 16
29 12C18-B8 SCREW 6
30 10C12-C SCREW 8
31 8C12-C SCREW 8
32 12-LW LOCK WASHER 20
33 10-LW LOCK WASHER 14
34 8-LW LOCK WASHER 8
35 145F095 PLUG 1
36 5C4-CP SET SCREW 4

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Parts List Continued

Reference
Part Number Description Quantity
Number
– MODEL - 15MB SWIVEL -
37 143F824 ADAPTER 1
38 XAC-G47200 RELIEF PLUG 1
39 14088 PLUG, ½ NPT 1
40 XAC-1610 GREASE FITTING 2
41 16088 PLUG, 3/8 NPT 1
42 15MB-04A SHIM SET 1

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7 10 5
2
11
4
12 12
3
1
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3 REF. N10MB05
SPINDLE ADAPTER

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PACKING CAPSULE ASSEMBLY

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Parts List
Reference
Part Number Description Quantity
Number
– 15MB CAPSULE, PACKING-ASSY -
1 N10MB03 BOX, PACKOFF 1
2 N15MB03A FLANGE, UPPER PACKING 1
3 N10MB09A RING, BOTTOM 2
4 N10MB09B RING, SECOND & THIRD 2
5 N10MB09C RING, GREASE 1
6 N10MB09D RING, UPPER 1
7 N10MB09E RING, LOCK - UPPER 1
8 N10MB25 WASHPIPE 1
PACKING SET, 3.625"X 5" BRIGGS TYPE
9 N10MB20 1
5 RINGS
10 XAC-1610 FITTING, GREASE-1/8 NPT STR
11 N10MB347 O-RING 2
12 N10MB353 O-RING 2
13 N10MB358 O-RING, SPINDLE ADAPTER-90 DUR 1

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Important Information
This publication contains illustrations and parts lists to help you select quality GEFCO, Inc.
replacement parts for your equipment. Use of other replacement parts may lessen the
productivity of your equipment or cause damage.

When ordering GEFCO replacement parts always specify the parts you need by part number and
description, not by illustration reference numbers.

Have your equipment model and serial number on hand to help ensure you get the right parts for
your machine whether it’s old or new.

Ownership of Information
All information contained in this publication is based on the latest data available at the time of
publication approval. The right is reserved to make product and publication changes, at any time,
without notice or obligation.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted, in
any form or by any means, including but not limited to electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording or otherwise, without written authorization from GEFCO, Inc. This includes all text,
illustrations, tables, and charts.

©2015, GEFCO, Inc.

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