pump impellers

[gonfishing]

Hi All
Do any of you remove the water pump impellor whilst the boat is standing idle for long periods ??? I have taken pumps apart that have stood idle and the impeller has become useless as the same 2 or 3 vanes that have pressed against the casing will not return to their original position, so therefore rendering them useless, just a thought, as i am certain that not every body changes the impeller every year . Coz they didn't use it much last year !!

Yep taken mine out already !!!!

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[DavidJ]

Yep!
A once a year job for me.

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[Oldhand]

Remove old impeller on lay-up, put it in spares box and install new one on re-commission.

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[Oldhand]

Yes. Reomove old one on lay-up, inspect it and put it in spares box if it looks good. Don't install new impeller until re-comissioning.

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[omega2]

If after removal you intend to use it again tie it to the helm, it will remind you not to start the engine.

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[BarryH]

Boil it in a pan of water, works for me. Same impeller for the past three seasons. Don't but the vilevo one. Its a Johnson pumps part. Half the cost. On your lump Johnson Pumps 105 I fink

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[sailorman]

guess u answered your own question

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[longjohnsilver]

Have only changed an impellor twice in 12 years, once cos it seemed the right thing to do, ols impellor still on the boat as a spare in perfect condition, the second time when the engine lost it's raw water flow and the impellor was damaged.

Not on my winter time to do list!

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[truebrit]

Have had my suzuki 5hp auxillary for around 11 years now ,same impellor never removed,still throws plenty of water out of the telltale,must give it a birthday sometime soon! I must say that Im more cautious with the main engine and change the impellor every 2 years

<hr width=100% size=1>Mike....... V8s are sweet music