Water pump replacement Hunter 460-Yanmar 4jh3te

drtsr1

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Nov 14, 2013
52
Hunter 460 Palm Beach
Looking for a boat yard to replace the seawater pump in palm beach or Ft Lauderdale fl.

It looks as thought the engine may have to be lifted off the motor mounts or pulled, the motor mount is in the way of getting the pump out and the bolts are highly rusted on both the motor mount along with the pump. A lot of neglect by previous owner.

The other alternative would be to replace the inner seals on the pump while it is attached to the motor.

Any recommendation on a yard in the area that can perform the task would be appreciated.

Galley has been fully remove for easy access.
 
Jan 22, 2008
1,483
Hunter 37 C sloop Punta Gorda FL
No help, but I had a bad experience with Rybovitch-Spenser in west palm many years ago.
 
Jun 7, 2007
28
- - Newport Beach CA
Raw water pump

Sorry to here that, I was going to call them tomorrow
The motor doesn't need to be pulled. A very small jack is placed under the
forward port engine mount. That mount is loosened, engine is raised enough
remove the raw water pump. Call a yanmar mechanic. Should be a 2 to 3 hour
job.
 

drtsr1

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Nov 14, 2013
52
Hunter 460 Palm Beach
I agree with you that lifting the one side of the engine should be sufficient, but with with the bolts rusted, and the heads of the bolts in bad shape I am going to assume that they are going to break off.

Under normal circumstances I would heat the bolts before attempting to remove but with the different types of metals along with the associated seals I am afraid to attempt.