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Bantyman

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Hi,
I am new to boating and have a 1999 glastron 17' 3.0 sx Volvo penta stern drive. I attempted to flush the engine after coming out of water using rabbit ears. Unfortunately the water wasn't turned on for 20-30 seconds after engine started due to a misunderstanding with a friend. The engine probably had some water in it, but made a noise that I assumed was the pump trying to pull water. 10 seconds after the water was turned on this stopped.
My questions are:
1) whats the worst case?
2) best case?
3) advice on what I should do?
4) is it conceivable no damage occurred?
Many thanks in advance!
 
Bantyman said:
Hi,
I am new to boating and have a 1999 glastron 17' 3.0 sx Volvo penta stern drive. I attempted to flush the engine after coming out of water using rabbit ears. Unfortunately the water wasn't turned on for 20-30 seconds after engine started due to a misunderstanding with a friend. The engine probably had some water in it, but made a noise that I assumed was the pump trying to pull water. 10 seconds after the water was turned on this stopped.
My questions are:
1) whats the worst case?
2) best case?
3) advice on what I should do?
4) is it conceivable no damage occurred?
Many thanks in advance!
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1.... you burned the impeller vanes from friction against the impeller cavity and impeller cam caused by non-water lubrication.

2... that would be speculation only.

3... remove the impeller and inspect it and the cavity.

4... if enough residual water remained..... possibly.

But...... protocal would suggest that you pull it down and inspect it.
And since you'd be in there anyway, it would be rather foolish to not have a new impeller in hand and ready to go.


Also, pull your impeller during winter lay up time, and shelf it.
You'll extend it's life by doing so.

When you re-install it, lubricate it and the pump body with Glycerin.

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RicardoMarine said:
1.... you burned the impeller vanes from friction against the impeller cavity and impeller cam caused by non-water lubrication.

2... that would be speculation only.

3... remove the impeller and inspect it and the cavity.

4... if enough residual water remained..... possibly.

But...... protocal would suggest that you pull it down and inspect it.
And since you'd be in there anyway, it would be rather foolish to not have a new impeller in hand and ready to go.


Also, pull your impeller during winter lay up time, and shelf it.
You'll extend it's life by doing so.

When you re-install it, lubricate it and the pump body with Glycerin.

Hi Ricardo,
Many thanks for the advice, will remove and replace as suggested. Thanks for the tips on removing in the winter too!
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