"Larry" wrote in message
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"beaufortnc" wrote in
ups.com:

Again - the drip is not from the faceplate, or other - from the place
where the pump body attaches to the engine block.



Pull off the faceplate and remove the impeller. Look back there from the
inside and see if it's cracked. Wiggle the shaft around to see if the
bearing is loose (worn out). If it's just drippin', and pumping fine, so
what?.....

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Allowing the pump to drip seawater is a very bad idea. The salt water can do
damage to the motor mounts, etc. I had to change a motor mount shortly after
purchasing my old 27 footer because the PO allowed the raw water pump to
drip constantly on it. Even though the pump had been fixed by the time I
bought the boat the damage had already been done. Likewise, on my 30 footer
the pump was leaking when I bought the boat and there is visible corrosion
from however long the PO ignored the leak. (I replaced the pump first thing
and the motor mount does not appear to be too far gone.)

As for the pump, you might want to contact Depco Pump (www.depco-pump.com).
They are a great resource for all pump-related issues. They can either
rebuild it or give you a good idea how you might do it, and more than likely
supply any parts you may need. Since you have a spare perhaps you could just
slap that one on and send them the leaking one to fix rather than messing
with it. Either way, they are a good source.

--Alan Gomes