1974 70 hp Evinrude impeller direction

[strap_76]

As I read thru my Solec I am not sure of the direction the impeller go in the water pump housing. When you remove impellor and housing and set it down with the impeller looking at you, facing up.....which way do the flanges point?

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: 1974 70 hp Evinrude impeller direction

It doesn't matter. As soon as the engine turns over, the blades will flex in the proper direction.

However, the answer to your question..... the blades would point left due to the fact that the engine/driveshaft turns towards the right (clockwise).

 

[strap_76]

Re: 1974 70 hp Evinrude impeller direction

To be sure.....if the water pump is assembled and you are looking down at it in its operating position.....the flanges point left?