Impeller help

[bpmcl00]

Im redoing my impeller and i forgot which way the fins are supposed to curve...

i think i know which way it goes, but if im wrong will it fix itself when it starts turning?

 

[abj87]

Re: Impeller help

Service manual should tell you its in the sticky at the top.

 

[a70eliminator]

Re: Impeller help

Can't you just spin the prop while watching the pump shaft, not the rotation and that should tell you what way the curve goes, or look at the old impeller.

 

[Don S]

Re: Impeller help

Turn the vertical shaft clockwise while pushing down on the pump housing.

 

[bpmcl00]

Re: Impeller help

thanks guys i checked out the manual and found it.

i noticed it says to use perfect seal on the gaskets..

is there a substitute for "perfect seal"

 

[Don S]

Re: Impeller help

You can use Permatex Aviation form A gasket 3H I think is the number, but you don't really need it on water pump gaskets. Makes a real mess to clean up for the next time.

 

[sickwilly]

Re: Impeller help

What about the bolts that hold the cover down? The manual says to use it on the gasket and these bolts (the perfect seal, that is)?

After searching high and low for perfect seal, I got the permatex aviation at O'reilly for around $4 bucks.

 

[bpmcl00]

Re: Impeller help

bump, so we shouldnt use sealant on the gaskets. But

Should we use sealant on the small bolts the hold the housing down?