impeller removal tool

[rusland]

Access to my water pump is difficult. The main problem is not the face plate, but removal of the old impeller. Is there a tool for this? Inserting the replacement is manageable. I currently use two short screwdrivers, levering from side to side.

 

[Twister_Ken]

"Is there a tool for this? "

I use a pair of needle-nosed pliers, but access is straight on.

 

[homa]

Yep,
Was in Fox's chandlers this week and happened to see one hanging up with the varoius impellers. Looked just like a bearing puller. It was something like £15.
I think it might be a Volvo part.
Cheers
Homa

 

[Nickcf]

jabsco make them http://www.boatersworld.com/product/13087868.htm
available in the UK

 

[FWB]

The problem with pullers is that often there is not enough room to use the puller. The people who make speedseal sell a tool to help remove the impeller.

 

[fisherman]

Someone recommended using two sharpened toothbrush handles. Less chance of damage.

 

[tcm]

Slide hammer

a slide hammer does this, but you may need to make adapters for it specially.

 

[Allanrichard]

The impeller removal tool from www.asap-supplies.com is a must. Have used one for many years and wouldnt be without one. I think it's made by Jabsco.

 

[scottie]

yes jabsco make one

 

[alanporter]

I use two paint can openers. They are like small flat blade screwdrivers with the ends of the blades bent in to 90 degrees.

 

[rusland]

Many thanks for all replies - I've ordered the Jabsco puller from ASAP-Supplies.

 

[Fill]

If the engine is a Yanmar, with the impellor housing in an almost impossible location facing aft and with some other chunk of engine in the way, a pair of long nosed right angled pliers are the thing. If there's not room for the impellor puller these are ideal. They grip the impellor and are long enough for a bit of wood to be used as a fulcrum to remove impellor without mangling it.

Got my pair in Guernsey (which is probably not a lot of help!). But are advertised by, among others, Screwfit.

 

[dulcibella]

Ask your toolshop for a clockett clamp - that'll fix it.

 

[TheBoatman]

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clockett clamp

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Thats a word I've not heard in years - since my apprentice days - also known as a "hitting stick" or "thumb thumper".

This tool has a steel head to which a piece of wood is attached to act as a handle, they come in various shapes and sizes depending on how much you want to damage your fingers/thumbs etc.

They can be found in most DIY/hardware stores under the heading of "HAMMERS" /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[BlueSkyNick]

also known as a "hitting stick" or "thumb thumper"......... or a Jamaican screw driver where I lived in the W.Indies having watched somebody actually hammer wood screws into a wooden joist ! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[tcm]

um, no need to go all the way to jamaica to see that. Hit the screw in, then half a turn works fine for rough woodworking the world over...

 

[Luanda]

I have an 18 HP Yanmar, and although I've never changed the impeller, my mechanic did tell me that it was easiest to unbolt the pump unit from the chassis to change it. Have you tried this? If so, tell me how difficult it is, as I really must fit a new impeller bewfore it breaks up.

 

[bob_tyler]

"Jamaican screw driver"

Thought it was a Birmingham Screwdriver like they used to use at "The Austin".

 

[LeonF]

Is there something similar that doesn't cost an aarm and a leg for a prop ?? I have the impeller tool and it's great, but need to get my prop off....and if my mate hasn't done it by the end of next week I reckon it's DIY