Potential damage to impellar

[Hot Reels]

Long story short, my 1996 150 Johnson FICHT ran for approximately 15 seconds with no water while being trailered from the water. Should it be ok or should I just go ahead and get it rekitted? Also, what is the approximate cost of having a shop do this for me?

 

[Namcali]

Re: Potential damage to impellar

If it's just out of water. You *might* be okay. However, I would definitely remove the lower unit and check the impeller. cost, I don't know, but it should not be that hard...be sure to have the correct gaskets handy. If it hasn't been replaced for a long time, it's worth to do.<br /><br />Good luck,

 

[karrick]

Re: Potential damage to impellar

A person could probably buy the parts and manual and still come out ahead as opposed to having a dealer replace the impellar.<br />my 2c

 

[Hotrods]

Re: Potential damage to impellar

150$ to 200$....do it yourself..<br />Parts under 40$<br />15 seconds from out of the water, dang it takes 1/2 of that to drain out then it has to dry up. I wouldn't worry about it has long as you have a good flow in the water..(not on the muffs that is)

 

[Hotrods]

Re: Potential damage to impellar

I only say that because many times I found myself starting the engine and finding that the muffs fell off from the hose pressure more than once..10-15 seconds..never had a problem.. and that motor was taken to a wrench for tune up and my impeller was fine. Just my opinion. nothing wrong with checking it tho.

 

[GatorMike]

Re: Potential damage to impellar

I tend to agree with hotrod. I know it is not a good thing to do but I doubt a few seconds would damage the impeller enough to worry about it, especially if you are getting good water flow.

 

[DJ]

Re: Potential damage to impellar

The REAL questin is: when was the last time it was replaced?<br /><br />If over one year ago, you're overdue.

 

[Walker]

Re: Potential damage to impellar

That's the "second real question" DJ. The #1 real question is; Is a little preventative maintenance better than taking a chance that the impellor is toast and you could toast the entire engine. Hey, its your motor Hot Reels, Take who's ever advise you feel comfortable with.

 

[Captn Dave]

Re: Potential damage to impellar

15 seconds, at what, 900 rpm, rubber against SS.<br />There's a good chance it's history. <br />A friend of mine did the same thing and cooked his impeller.<br />It's easy enough to drop the lower unit and pull the pump. If you're unsure of your abilities at that point, take the lower unit to a dealer for pump replacement.<br />But remember, if this engine is anything like the earlier models, don't turn the shift rod. That adjusts the length. <br />Don't ask me how I know.