I'm all better now....aside from small cuts and a little swelling and a few dark areas ... So Question of the day. Is there a better way? It was a real pain changing out my impeller and the biggest part was getting it back on. The water line and fuel lines were all putting up a good fight… So.. Would it be a bad thing to bevel the back side of the pump housing bolt hole (just a little). The top hole mounts with a stud (that I am starting to messup the threads on, (with all my attempts to get it back in place)..... AND...... Is there another option that is more like a car pump that is a onetime fix? (5-10 years)
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I have only had my first inboard for almost a year now. I did all of my winterizing and maintenance myself. My best advice for you is to get the right tools for the job. It is money well spent.
I am no mechanic, and I can change the impeller in about 15-20 minutes with an impeller puller. -
I am always scared to winterize my boat... I am pretty handy but I don't wanna have to spend the money for a new engine if I were to winterize it wrong...
Maybe a list of "right tools" would helpComment
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Winterizing in the South Vs Winterizing in the North are two different things. I like having the insurance of someone standing behind the winterizing job after 7 months of below freezing temps. It also depends on if you have indoor or outdoor storage.Originally posted by petrey10 View Post
"Failing to prepare is preparing to fail" John Wooden- Rest in PeaceComment
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It's all about the around back, while pushing down on the exhaust, while pushing the water line.... I don't know what other tools would help with all that. (I'm up for new tools I just don't see what would help.) ... and (I've got a bad left arm for another 1/2 year or so... That might have slowed me down a bit).Originally posted by HippoBoatamus View PostI have only had my first inboard for almost a year now. I did all of my winterizing and maintenance myself. My best advice for you is to get the right tools for the job. It is money well spent.
I am no mechanic, and I can change the impeller in about 15-20 minutes with an impeller puller.Comment
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yeah we had below 0 temps for about 2 weeks straight this year so I need a COMPLETE winterizationComment
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I haven't heard of any automotive style water pump that lasts for years. The problem is usually going from water to air, which causes it to crack and ultimately fail. My parents changed their impeller every other year, and never had an issue (but they only put about 20 hours on their boat a year).
Not sure what model boat you have, but to make sure I understand you right...are you removing the entire water pump, or just pulling the impeller housing off? You removed all of the hoses to and from the water pump before removal, and attached them after everything is bolted up right?...I'm not trying to be rude just trying to see why it was such a PITA for you.Comment
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yes I removed the whole thing but Ya know.... that's why I asked... I will give that a try next time... another problem is my ballast tanks and the back bulkhead and I'm trying to not sound like a whiner. But..... “it makes me very angry.” (if you saw bugs bunny as a kid)Originally posted by Joeprunc View PostLast edited by chadster2; 03-26-2010, 11:56 PM.Comment
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I hear you....it's soooo much easier job on a direct drive.Originally posted by chadster2 View PostComment
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OMG!
I've done it twice and not ever done this part...
"Remove the fuel filter from its bracket and pull it out of the way. Loosen the hose clamps (blue arrows). It’s a good idea to take note of which hose goes to which outlet. My outlets were marked – yours may not be if the housing has been replaced with an aftermarket item."
It's things like this.... that make me who I am!
but I did get it done.....Comment
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And now, I know a better way to change the fuel filter!
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