Somebody going to be issuing an apology once the motor size is determined.
Somebody going to be issuing an apology once the motor size is determined.
I was hoping greyline was going to update with correct serial number. Curious as to this mystery 3L 150.
96 Viper Coral202 225 Opti serial#1B011431
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2006 Ranger 521VX w/ Gorilla Hull
2005 Mercury 250XS L 0T999348
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There are NO 150hp ProXS 3 Liter V6 engines. Perhaps a 2.5L V6, or a 3L 4 cylinder 4-stroke. Serial number will identify it precisely.
I assure you improper installation is not only possible, it's done every day. Missing gaskets, key not in correctly (or at all), vanes oriented in wrong (or opposing) directions, improper gaskets, gaskets improperly oriented, wrong parts entirely, grease on the impeller and cup, etc.
And you should NEVER, EVER dry-spin a water pump. A brand new impeller can be destroyed in seconds (often as little as 20 seconds).
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When putting impeller into housing.... you put it in counter clockwise correct?
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to emphasize, that would be "NO!". Looking from top, clockwise. To convince yourself, turn driveshaft by hand with lower unit shifted too forward. See which way you have to turn the driveshaft to turn the prop in the right direction. Turning it backward is a near certain recipe for impeller failure.
2008 Bass Cat Pantera Classic
2014 Mercury Pro XS 200
Well, if you're holding the housing upside down in your hand it would go in ccw. I always use guide pins and install the gaskets and plate, then the impeller and key and then the housing(with some dish washing detergent on the inside) down the shaft and onto the pins. Then turn the driveshaft clockwise while slipping the housing over the impeller. I once watched a mechanic put the impeller in the housing first (twisting ccw) and then slide it down the shaft and try to line it up with the key. I asked him why he didn't use pins and he said that was the way he'd always done it.
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I learned the last time I replaced mine that it is actually easy to insert the impeller into the housing first. You can then position the shaft hole dead center of the hole in the housing and it will actually stay there. I don't remember this being the case on my older motors, but I am also not sure I tried it. I found inserting the impeller first made it easier to deal with the key. Dab of 2-4-C on the flat side of the key, stick it to the drive shaft, then slide the impeller + housing down making sure the key doesn't get knocked off. You can use the pin approach, you can find matching thread bolts that are only threaded on the end and cut the heads off, you can use wire ties cutoff and stuck in the bolt holes to keep the gaskets in position, etc...
2008 Bass Cat Pantera Classic
2014 Mercury Pro XS 200
Okay okay ... Sorry guys I mixed up the inboard with our outboard as far as 3.0 litre goes
Yes my 2013 Z7 IS A 2.? Litre my dumb self forgot to take a pix of the serial. But my pontoon has the 3.0 liter stamped on the intake cover..
My Z7 I think I bought a older pump kit (sierra) online that was older ... The Blades were really stiff. I ordered the Mercury one online and it fit perfect ... it turns out that the interior brass sleeve head flexed enough that the impeller was slipping on the shaft
Okay okay okay I will admit when I'm wrong ...My water pump issue what's due to me buying a older Sierra water pump kit..
I now have the correct Mercury part installed and everything is wonderful my water pressures are back up into the 18 to 20 psi range thank you savage for what you do and all your help ...
Spun a hub on an impeller - that's a new'un!