raw water impeller

kloudie1 · May 2, 2012

Probably no better way but there are different ways.. These are available:
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...chanintel_google&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=15611
These work well in limited access:
http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/pliers/16-inch-long-reach-pliers-set-38598.html

Ariel · May 2, 2012

Try Bay Shore Marine in Annapolis (at Bert Jabins ).

http://bayshoremarineengines.com/impellerpuller.aspx

Dave
s/v ARIEL

alexco38 · May 2, 2012

They all works on the same principle as a needle nose pliers. No point for me to spent extra cash to get a better mouse trap?

Velero49 · May 2, 2012

Get the Jabsco puller the bayshore tool did not work for me because there is no room in my engine compartment to apply any leverage. My impeller faces aft and all the work is done with a mirror.

Cayennita · May 2, 2012

In my Yanmar, I always remove the whole pump. Shut the water intake, remove pump and do a through inspection. With the pump out, you can have a much easier time removing the impeller. Never have used a puller. One time, I was able to spot a worn cam and replaced it with ease.

2 OLD PIRATES · May 2, 2012

I just replaced mine a few days ago with a pair of Needle Nose pliers and it worked just fine. I have a CS30.

Chees
MR HOLLYWOOD

Warren Milberg · May 2, 2012

I agree with Cayennita: take the whole pump off when replacing the impeller. While the Jabsco impeller puller is not similar to using needle nosed pliers, I would have trouble paying something like $90 for a tool I might use once a year. If you take the pump off, put it in a vise, getting the old impeller out using 2 sets of pliers makes the job a bit easier, particularly if the pump faces aft like mine on a 2GM20F.

Dave602 · May 2, 2012

Agreed. Pulling the pump and replacing the impeller is no more than a two beer job.

Dan Johnson · May 2, 2012

RE: Raw water pump...

Just took my RWP off my 3GM to check the impeller. I use a slip joint pliars that grip the impeller between two opposing blade sets--it grips flat, not at an angle like a needle nose would. Slight tug and it's out.

Steve Dion · May 2, 2012

FYI GM engine owners, the JH engines do not have the same type of a setup that they have on the GM engines. The pump is gear driven and is a little more difficult to remove than they are on the GM engines.

There is about 1.5" between the starter motor and the impeller housing.

Yanmar has a new impeller that fits on the JH engines. It allow you to screw in a special adapter to the impeller so they can be removed without those needle nose pliers.

I have not used the device yet, but it does exist. You MUST use a Yanmar impeller to use this tool.

Steve Dion · May 2, 2012

Here is the cheap option from Harbor Freight.

http://www.harborfreight.com/11-inch-90-angle-long-reach-pliers-39539.html

Here is the more expensive unit.

http://bayshoremarineengines.com/impellerpuller.aspx