Impeller not pumping - possible air leak(with picture)

[SC_Regal]

I searched and could not find a similar problem.

I have an Alpha I Gen II outdrive on a 2000 Regal that I operate mostly in salt water.

I changed the impeller (did not look bad) because I wasn't getting flow through the intake hose at the t-stat. With the new impeller - same result so I just removed the lower housing again, backflushed everything to be safe, made sure the tubes had been properly aligned. This time the impeller was shot - no missing blades but was obviously running dry. Taking a closer look - I am wondering if the erosion on the housing that separates the raw water intake from the exhaust is allowing air/exhaust to be sucked in and not water.

I was hoping to make it through this year then replace next year with SE 116. Here is a picture:

 

[Bondo]

Re: Impeller not pumping - possible air leak(with picture)

I am wondering if the erosion on the housing that separates the raw water intake from the exhaust is allowing air/exhaust to be sucked in and not water.

Ayuh,... That's a distint possibility,... That's a Nasty lookin' case....

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: Impeller not pumping - possible air leak(with picture)

I`d agree with Bondo, case is finished .

 

[SC_Regal]

Re: Impeller not pumping - possible air leak(with picture)

That's what I was afraid of - is it possible to fix/replace or should I just go ahead and order a new outdrive from Sterndrive Engineering?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Impeller not pumping - possible air leak(with picture)

order a new outdrive from Sterndrive Engineering?

Ayuh,... That'd probably be Cheaper in the Long Haul,....

You could Try butterin' it up with epoxy,..... But,....

 

[SC_Regal]

Re: Impeller not pumping - possible air leak(with picture)

Bond-O

your user name (and your post) were an inspiration.

I used JB Weld marine product (not quite bondo) and "repaired" the area of corrosion and smoothed the surface where the gasket sits. Just ran great on the muffs and in a tank. The repair felt very solid. I would think that it is a low pressure area and any force would be pushing the repair toward the rubber block which would lend some support.

I still plan on getting a new outdrive, but I hope this buys me some time so I can iron out some issues/logistics with my dock and floating lift so I don't repeat the mistakes which led to the condition of my current drive.

Thanks - this site should be required before you buy a boat

 

[Bondo]

Re: Impeller not pumping - possible air leak(with picture)

but I hope this buys me some time

Ayuh,.... Good Luck man,....


edit; benchmark, 29,000 posts

 

[SC_Regal]

Re: Impeller not pumping - possible air leak(with picture)

glad I could be a little part of history - I'll let you know how it goes