What should I do if my engine impeller is in pieces?
If the impeller is in pieces, be sure to get all the bits out and be sure they are all accounted for. Little chunks of rubber can migrate into the heat exchanger or the engine and cause overheating damage. Lightly lubricate the inside of the impeller housing with Vaseline to reduce the friction of the first dry startup.
How do you take an impeller out of a water pump?
For raw water pump applications, first close the water intake thru hull valve. Then, remove the pump’s end cover screws and take off the cover and gasket. Take the old impeller out by gripping the hub of the impeller using channel lock or needle-nosed pliers.
How do you turn a Yamaha impeller up or down?
Press the pump housing cover onto the blades as you turn the driveshaft clockwise. Done deal. flip a yamaha impeller up side down. Accordingly, can you put an impeller in backwards?
What happens when an outboard motor impeller is broken?
The impeller is essentially a small, round disc with spinning blades used to move water through the circuit of the outboard motor. When the impeller is broken, it stops the supply of water to the engine and results in overheating.
If the impeller is in pieces, be sure to get all the bits out and be sure they are all accounted for. Little chunks of rubber can migrate into the heat exchanger or the engine and cause overheating damage. Lightly lubricate the inside of the impeller housing with Vaseline to reduce the friction of the first dry startup.
For raw water pump applications, first close the water intake thru hull valve. Then, remove the pump’s end cover screws and take off the cover and gasket. Take the old impeller out by gripping the hub of the impeller using channel lock or needle-nosed pliers.
How to remove seized impeller from hot tub motor?
If the plastic shaft of the impeller breaks off and stays on the motor shaft like mine did on the first impeller, you’ll have to pick out the ceramic seal and plastic shaft pieces with a pick tool or small screwdriver. Once out, take the impeller housing off of the motor removing the 4 long bolts that hold it to the motor.
Can a spare impeller be used on a Sterndrive engine?
Keeping a spare impeller on board is a good idea in case of sudden failure. Inboard and sterndrive engines usually include a flexible impellertype raw water pump. Flexible impeller pumps are common in shower drain sump pumps, some bilge pumps, wakeboard ballast pump systems, oil changing systems and lots of other applications.
