Graco 24F965 Seal Repair Kit - Aftermarket Replacement | Bedford 20-3047

Maintain consistent pressure and pattern on Graco 250 cc lowers with this aftermarket seal set. It’s a direct alternative to OEM Graco 24F965 and ships as Bedford 20-3047, covering both throat and piston packings for efficient field rebuilds.

Aftermarket Precision-Machined Industrial Duty

Why Choose This Seal Repair Kit

  • Complete throat and piston packings for 250 cc lower - reduce downtime with a single kit.
  • Leather and UHMWPE/PTFE elements for durability across a wide coating range.
  • OEM-form geometry supports correct sealing and smooth rod travel.

Color cues on your rig: RAC 5 guards (often Orange) pair commonly with Xtreme/XP rigs that use 250 cc lowers; always confirm your parts list.

Typical Compatibility

  • Graco Xtreme and XP Xtreme plural-component/airless rigs utilizing a 250 cc lower.
  • Lower assemblies built around the L25A series configuration (check your model plate and manual).
  • Systems operating within factory pressure specifications for the 250 cc family.

Verify your lower size (250 cc) and series before ordering.

What This Product Fits

  • Graco Xtreme 250 cc lower pump assemblies (Series per service manual 406893F).
  • Graco XP Xtreme 250 cc lower pump assemblies used on plural-component packages.
  • Lower pump models shown in 406893F “Repair Parts for Xtreme and XP Xtreme 250cc Lowers.”

Reference: Graco service sheet lists “24F965 Xtreme Seal Repair Kit” for 250 cc lowers; see parts/packing diagrams in that sheet for precise model mapping.

Technical Specifications

Aftermarket Bedford 20-3047
OEM 24F965 (Seal Repair Kit)
FitsXtreme™ / XP Xtreme™ 250 cc lower pump assemblies (per Graco 406893F)
TypeSeal repair kit (throat & piston packings)
MaterialLeather and UHMWPE/PTFE packings (see series notes in service sheet)
FunctionRestores sealing, pressure retention, and smooth piston travel
PressureUse within sprayer’s factory working pressure rating for 250 cc lower
BrandBedford Precision Parts (Aftermarket)

Service sheet 406893F enumerates kit contents and orientation of lips for throat/piston packings.

Installation Notes

  1. Relieve pressure and lock the trigger; isolate air/fluid supply.
  2. Disassemble the 250 cc lower per manual; note packing orientation.
  3. Soak leather packings in clean oil for ~1 hour; lubricate all seals lightly.
  4. Install throat and piston stacks in the order shown in the service sheet; observe “lips face down/up.”
  5. Reassemble, torque fasteners to spec, prime at low pressure, and inspect for leaks.

Pro tip: Replace the rod wiper and check balls if wear or pitting is observed while the lower is open.

When to Rebuild / Replace

  • Loss of pressure or slow pressure build-up.
  • Material bypass/leakage from throat area.
  • Erratic pattern from trapped air or worn packings.
  • Excessive stiction or rod scoring noises during stroke.

Bedford vs OEM Comparison

FeatureBedford Aftermarket (20-3047)OEM (Graco)
Fit & InterfaceFor Xtreme™/XP Xtreme™ 250 cc lowersFactory 250 cc lower specification
PerformancePackings matched to OEM stack geometryOriginal stack and materials per manual
AvailabilityIf in stock, ships from Bedford Precision Parts in Bedford Hill, New York.Ships via Graco distribution
ValueLower cost of ownership OEM brand program

Graco service sheet confirming the 24F965 kit application: “Repair Parts for Xtreme and XP Xtreme 250cc Lowers.” :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

FAQs

Yes—20-3047 is an aftermarket alternative for the OEM seal kit listed for 250 cc lowers. See Graco service sheet 406893F for kit mapping. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
It fits Xtreme™ and XP Xtreme™ 250 cc lower pump assemblies referenced in the repair-parts sheet for those lowers. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Throat and piston packing stacks (orientation “lips face down/up”), plus related glands per the illustrated bill of materials. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Yes—soak leather packings in clean oil for about an hour and lubricate all seals prior to assembly for best service life. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
If in stock, orders ship from Bedford Precision Parts in Bedford Hill, New York.