impeller install. please help

[SPOONMAN1]

I am installing a new impeller on my 94 alpha gen 2 and have removed the six bolts per the manual -( the drive is in forward) but the lower unit is not coming down at all. What have I missed?

 

[Don S]

Re: impeller install. please help

It's probably stuck on the locating pins on the front and back. I find a dead blow mallet on the back of the lower unit (NOT ON THE CAVITATION PLATE) usully pops it loose. Some take some gentle prying with a thin bladed putty knife between the upper and lower to get a gap started, then gentle prying with a thin screwdriver to evenly drop it down.

 

[SPOONMAN1]

Re: impeller install. please help

Thanks Don, I was reluctant to pry or tap, but I'll be careful.

 

[SPOONMAN1]

Re: impeller install. please help

Impeller install complete. Appeared to be fine, installing thermostat now.

 

[SPOONMAN1]

Re: impeller install. please help

parts house only had a 160 deg. stat. It had a 140 in it will that work?

 

[jam1ej20]

Re: impeller install. please help

160 is fine. It will probably actually run better and use less fuel with the 160 in place. Just keep an eye on the temp guage to make sure everything is working properly and you'll be fine.

 

[SPOONMAN1]

Re: impeller install. please help

Thanks, will run inthe am.

 

[Don S]

Re: impeller install. please help

Impeller install complete. Appeared to be fine

I'm sure you know the difference between a good one and a bad one? I just had a customer today tell me his was ok. He had it in hand. After looking at it, it was pure junk. He didn't know how they worked or what they looked like new so assumed since it was all there that it was good.

 

[SPOONMAN1]

Re: impeller install. please help

It looked identical to the new one I install. I also replaced T stat seems to be holding @ 175 pretty steady now.