On Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:24:02 +0200, "C. S."
wrote:


"Wayne.B" wrote in message

There is a trick to getting the new impeller back in. Wrap a nylon
wire tie around the new impeller, compressing the rubber vanes around
the hub as you tighten it up. That should allow you to get it
started, and then you snip the wire tie with cutters and push the
impeller in all the way. It does not matter if the vanes are pointing
the wrong way - they will flip over on the first turn. A light shot
of silicone spray will ease the process.

That suons like a usful trick, will try it next spring.

Caitzu


A useful trick for getting the cover and gasket on and off is to get
two long screws of the same size as the standard cover screws, and cut
their heads off. When removing the cover, first remove two screws,
then insert the long screws in their holes. You can then remove the
rest of the screws without risk of the cover falling into the bilge.
When re-installing the cover, again put the two long screws in the
pump, hang the gasket and cover on them, then you can insert the other
screws without having to use three hands.



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