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This has to be one of the worst pieces of information I have ever seen. A worn pump is a worn pump no fixing that. This is a case of to lazy or to cheap to fix it right.In most cases, the reason that an outboard motor's pump isn't working is that one or more of its pump impeller’s rubber “arms” have taken a set (“permanent” bend) during the off season which prevents them from contacting the entire periphery of the pump housing when the drive shaft rotates. This prevents it from serving as a positive displacement pump at low speeds, which means that the pump can no longer prime itself. While the “correct” fix is to find/purchase/replace it with a new impeller, an equally effective, faster, and much cheaper one is to simply grease it up and reinstall “upside down”; i.e., so that its arms bend in the opposite direction than they did before.
This is how I’ve managed to keep my 1953 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5 hp kicker going for the two decades during which new impellers haven’t been available.
It will probably work for your motor(s) too.
This has to be one of the worst pieces of information I have ever seen. A worn pump is a worn pump no fixing that. This is a case of to lazy or to cheap to fix it right.
First, the word "to" doesn't mean the same thing as "too".
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Second, "pumps" haven't been made for this motor for over 60 years & they quit selling impellers that fit it over twenty years ago.
Third, my motor's pump is indeed worn (corroded, grooved, etc.) but it does work when fixed as I've suggested.
Fourth, it's a bit harder to install a set (bent) impeller "upside down" than it is to install a virgin (symmetrical) one that doesn't have a set. Therefore the person doing so is not being "lazy".
Idiot.
FYI that is a 1963 60hp gale motor and more than likely produced by OMC?Hi, I have a customer with a 1967 60hp SeaKing, does anyone know where he could find an impeller or will the Evinrude/Johnson part work ?? TY for your help.
SeaKing 60hp # GG18807A // 36X874214
I didnt read past the 2nd post. Never especially grease. Never turn the impeller over just install new (old is old). If there are grooves cut or pits in the housing or plate they must also be replaced. Use a little dish soap on the impeller for the initial spin up the pump primes itself as soon as you put the motor in the water.Most of us here respect motors alot more than people. it is stupid to install a impeller that needs to be replaced before you start the motor.