Water pump locked up?

Duckski

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I put the ear muffs to my 3.0 mercruiser after a long winter, only to hear the belt squealing when it first started up. I also noticed that the pulley for the waterpump was not turning, so I guess the waterpump is locked up? What does the panel think?
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Zackman

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Re: Water pump locked up?

I know I squeal when I first get up after a long sleep....​

You may want to loosen the belt and see if you can turn the cooling water pump by hand. Should turn easy with no looseness or noise.​
 

Bt Doctur

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Re: Water pump locked up?

Was it left dry for the winter or winterized with A/F?
 

Duckski

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Re: Water pump locked up?

All was winterized, got it ready for the water, wanted to fire it up before I got to the ramp just in case, glad I did. Had a minute to check it out, deffinitely locked up, going to tear it down tomorrow.
 

Don S

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Re: Water pump locked up?

Put a new pump in it. IF it's locked up now, it will be leaking very soon or lock up again, maybe somewhere out on the water.
 

Duckski

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Re: Water pump locked up?

Do it right the first time Don, you won't have to do it again! Or get stranded out on the water without a paddle, but thanks
 
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