[Gooserider]

I recently aquired an IWAKI MD20R pump for use in my new system. Currently, like all the pictures I've seen, the outlet of the pump comes out the top, opposite the base plate.

For what I'm planning, it would be a better fit if I could make the outlet come out the side of the pump, parrallel to the baseplate. It LOOKS like the pump housing is symetrical, so if one was to undo the screws on the pump housing, it would be possible to rotate the housing to orient the outlet to one side.

Is this actually possible?

If so, are there any 'gotchas' to be on the look out for?

I haven't tried it yet, as I'm a bit hesitant to take apart an expensive pump that I don't want to risk breaking. If someone else has tried this, I would like to here what your experience was.

Thanks,
Gooserider