I bought the kit : http://www.sterndrive.info/sterndriveparts/mercruiser_water_pump_kits.html...
The black rubber impeller in teh old unit has teh "arms bent so it can rotate easily in the housing. To fit tehnew impeller into teh housing I need to get all the rubber vanes bent so it fits in. Its jsut seated so tight to rotate I am worried soemthing is wrong. Is thsi normal? And how do you decide which way to bend tehvanes when inserting it.
2006-06-24 12:03:02 · 4 answers · asked by nphxaz 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
I agree with Snagglefritz - its all put back together. Answers wont let me accept the answer for 24 hrs. Well off to teh lake for a test run :)
2006-06-25 04:31:02 · update #1
And thanks Dogman for teh generous offer!
2006-06-25 04:31:39 · update #2
As you lower the Cover over the Impeller, just turn the Shaft and it will bend up like the other one. Look at your old one and you can tell which way to turn the shaft!
You can spray it with a Silicon Spray and it may go easier. It will feel Tight when it new.
2006-06-24 14:20:18 · answer #1 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Snagglefritz banged it ! read what he said, also never spin the old impeller over and re-use it, the vanes will break, tight is how the new ones fit, don't worry, she'll loosen up, try a little soap/warm water when installing, thats what I do anyway.
2006-06-25 05:28:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im me when u get a chance im a merc tech so i can definetly help ya out, dogman196@yahoo.com
2006-06-24 20:39:37 · answer #3 · answered by dogman196 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once it is in, they will all go the right way.
2006-06-24 22:24:45 · answer #4 · answered by kriz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋