Sqeaky Impeller

[NICKYPOO]

So in running out the boat for the first time this year on sat. I had managed to knock the fake-a-lake off right before I started it. Fired it up and Screeeeeetch!. Cooked that bad boy down to a shredded nub. Pulled the housing off and all the hoses to get all the little bits out and went to put my back up impellar in. Upon inspection of it, I fould a crack in one of blades. Great. "Honey, I'm running down to the boat shop to buy a new impellar." Picked up two new ones and installed one. I can't keep it from squeeking. It's sqeeking bad. At idle, it's constant. Once I put some rpm to it, it goes away. I've never had one do this and it's killin' me. Anyone? Anyone? Buehler?

[Razzman]

I'd heard that a light coat of waterproof grease on the blades helps ... but DON'T quote me on that one! Just what i'd heard. EDIT: Double check the housing and see if rubber is on the inside from running dry.

[Moki]

Buehler, Buehler, anyone, Ferris Buehler...

Sounds to me like you may not be getting enough water in your pump from the fake lake. Also, you may have scratches in your water pump housing. If it is close, I would try taking it to the ramp and starting it on the trailer and see if you are still getting the whine. If yes, pull your pump off and check the housing. Also, are you sure it is not your belt that is whining? Perhaps tightening the belt may resolve it as well.

Bueno Suerte Amigo.

[Domsz06]

are you sure the squeeking is from the impeller? Mybelt squeaked when it was getting old, or not tight enough, replaced with new belt and no more squeek.

[zad0030]

uhhh... is it in straight? umm i heard you can but a drop of soap in there, but not too much or you will have bubbles everywhere.

[kko]

check belt tension or you could have a bearing going bad in the pump.

[zad0030]

If it was the belt would the screetch go away when the RPM is increased?

[jsz]

I had managed to knock the fake-a-lake off right before I started it. Fired it up and Screeeeeetch!. Cooked that bad boy down to a shredded nub.

I KNEW IT!!! Sooner or later one of those fake-a-lakes was going to fall over. I bought a pro-flushional for that same reason. It hooks on to the intake and there's no worries. Much better design IMO.

[da.bell]

I KNEW IT!!! Sooner or later one of those fake-a-lakes was going to fall over. I bought a pro-flushional for that same reason. It hooks on to the intake and there's no worries. Much better design IMO.

Do you have pictures of this??? Or a link??? I want to check it out.... Thanks...

[jsz]

Sorry, no pic, but a google search should bring it up. It's called a Pro-flushional and cost about $27. Well worth it.

[chpthril]

http://www.skidim.com/prodinfo.asp?number=FLU101

$26.25 here.....

[da.bell]

That looks compact enough for my boat. The fake-a-lake works okay but the bar needs to be at an angle because one of the crossbars on the trailer is in the way.... The angle is the problem here because I have been worrying that the thing will slip.... Thanks, I'll look into this one quickly....

[NICKYPOO]

I used the Pro-flushional for years. It's a PITA. I've been using the fake-a-lake for a while now and it's the first time it's fallen off. Totally my fault for not double checking.

I'm thinking that the housing is done for. It's been a long time since I replaced it. I think I'm going to look into one of the run dry impellers though. Anyone got a link. Anyone, anyone?

[NICKYPOO]

I should state that I ran it at the lake on Sunday. Squeekin' like a MFer.

[da.bell]

I saw someone post this link either here or on WW about the impeller.... You might want to search....