Post by dougw on Jul 26, 2009 16:37:29 GMT -5
With this 'iffy' sailing weather, I decided to tackle some maintenance issues. Now, I need some advice on removing the impeller on the raw water pump.
The pump sits below the alternator, near the rear of the engine. I have removed the cover and see that the impeller is retained by a 'C' clip. So far, I haven't been able to get my C-clip pliers seated on the clip to remove it (working by 'feel' from the quarter berth on the starboard side of the engine.) Has anyone been able to do this without taking the pump completely off the engine? If so, there must be a trick to doing it.
I would appreciate any tips and advice, cause right now, I'm stuck.
Thanks . . . Doug
Parlay III, CS36T
The pump sits below the alternator, near the rear of the engine. I have removed the cover and see that the impeller is retained by a 'C' clip. So far, I haven't been able to get my C-clip pliers seated on the clip to remove it (working by 'feel' from the quarter berth on the starboard side of the engine.) Has anyone been able to do this without taking the pump completely off the engine? If so, there must be a trick to doing it.
I would appreciate any tips and advice, cause right now, I'm stuck.
Thanks . . . Doug
Parlay III, CS36T