adam909
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Over this past weekend i noticed my water temp shoot up then back down but stayed at 180 but never really went back down to where it usually sets 150-165. So i figured something is up with the water impeller.. Took it apart and sure enough i lost some fins, the impeller wasn't toast but 2 fins was gone.. Glad i didn't keep running due to it would have been really bad trying to fix it on the water. This is the first time doing this but just figured it out. I found all the rubber pieces up againts the screen as well as flushed it out going back to the pump and got a couple more pieces... I got it all back together and took the boat down to the ramp and started the boat.. I didn't get any water coming out of the exhaust for like 45 seconds with a couple revs of the motor and then i got water coming out of the pipes.. Ran the boat all day and water temps was normal. Is this normal? Is there a way to prime the pump before starting?
Before i did the fix i pounded the internet and learned there was a problem with scoring on the brass housing. Before i put it back i looked it over and you can see where it rub but really no groves or scoring. Later that day i did buy a stainless steel wear plate and gaskets.. So i guess the next time it goes out ill replace it with the wear plate...
My boat is a cookie cutter magic deck and what a pain in the ass it was to change... If that fuel pump wasn't in the way it would be a lot easier. is there any tips on making this job easier? i had to leave the housing attach due to i couldn't get my arms under to cut loose the two hoses loose.. I'm sure if i could get the hoses off it would been a lot easier to change out the impeller... what a dumb design... Thanks adam
Before i did the fix i pounded the internet and learned there was a problem with scoring on the brass housing. Before i put it back i looked it over and you can see where it rub but really no groves or scoring. Later that day i did buy a stainless steel wear plate and gaskets.. So i guess the next time it goes out ill replace it with the wear plate...
My boat is a cookie cutter magic deck and what a pain in the ass it was to change... If that fuel pump wasn't in the way it would be a lot easier. is there any tips on making this job easier? i had to leave the housing attach due to i couldn't get my arms under to cut loose the two hoses loose.. I'm sure if i could get the hoses off it would been a lot easier to change out the impeller... what a dumb design... Thanks adam