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ned_dixon

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"Replaced water pump impeller

"Replaced water pump impeller with new one. Won't pick up water. Tubes clear, can blow air through them. Any ideas of what I should be looking for? Thanks!"
 
"Yes. That's done. But Tha

"Yes. That's done. But Thanks for the quick response. This one has got me stuck, it is the first time I've ever had this happen."
 
"Try this: With the LU off, pu

"Try this: With the LU off, put it in a bucket of water and power it with a 3/8 drill. The photo shows how an adapter can be made. You can then play around with it until it works.

I had a Mark 20 that did that nonsense once and this was how I "fixed" it. (Actually, it finally started pumping on its own.) You might try putting some liquid soap on the impeller before buttoning it up.

Jeff
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Thanks! I'll sure give it

Thanks! I'll sure give it a try as soon as the temp gets above freezing here. I'll let you know how it works out.
 
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