Water Pump ?

[mitchell6]

I'm going to replace my water pump this weekend, was looking at the parts on IBoats, Do I need the repair kit or just the water pump kit. Didn't want to buy what I didn't need I hadn't put one on this motor and i've run it for 2 years. It's a 1973 Johnson 135 HP.

 

[DHPMARINE]

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Most posters will tell you to do a whole water pump kit.I'm not sure what's in the repair kit. I've done lots replacing just the impeller.<br /><br />Maybe take it down and see what's needed,then get your parts.<br /><br />DHP

 

[helpusfishinfl]

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I just replaced mine this past weekend. It was easy. It cost me aroung $70 for the whole kit. I changed the housing and all in about 2 hours.

 

[OBJ]

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The OEM kits with housing contain just that....housing, plate, impeller and any seals or gaskets needed. Take a look at the impeller plate and cup. If they are really grooved out from wear, I'd replace the whole thing with a full kit.<br /><br />The full kit from BRP, PN439140, is pricey at about $94. This is probably cause of the double tube housing.<br /><br />If the innards ain't real bad, just rplace the impeller. From BRP, PN777212, round $43. <br /><br />After market parts are cheaper of course.<br /><br />Found this in iboats store....<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/mall/partfind...d_poid=110962&gd_row=112&**********=713631534

 

[mitchell6]

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Thanks guy's, Ya OBJ that's the part's i thinking of ordering I just didn't want to order that and then that not be what all i needed. Is there A gasket around the Lower unit of the motor or is it just sealer?

 

[ezeke]

Re: Water Pump ?

If you want to do that this weekend, you might want to price that kit at your nearest J/E dealer unless someone on line will give you a guarantee on the delivery date. Many on-line people will not tell you that it is "in stock". I don't think you will save much money either, considering shipping.<br /><br />This is about the busiest time of the year for parts.<br /><br />There is no overall gasket. <br /><br />BRP Parts Diagrams <br /><br />If you go to the BRP Parts diagrams for your model, you can see all of the seals on the "gearcase" and "Exhaust Housing" diagrams. You can print the diagrams - set your printer for landscape, though.

 

[KYHunter2]

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I just use gasket sealant between lower unit and midsection.<br /> Good Luck,<br /> KYHunter

 

[mitchell6]

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Thanks KYHunter2

 

[KYHunter2]

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Your welcome , hope you get her goin soon.<br /> KYHunter2

 

[ezeke]

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'Scuseme KYHunter2,<br /><br />Why would you put gasket sealant between the lower unit and midsection on a 1973 135HP?<br /><br />Curiosity has gotten the best of me.

 

[KYHunter2]

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I put it at the seam allways , I was thinking '78 not '73. My mistake, I apologize. The reason , I do this is , it comes apart easier . When I have to change , waterpump, seals etc. <br /> KYHunter

 

[wilde1j]

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No sealant required for the LU/midsection joint at all. There's drain holes in the LU below the seam. What are you sealing? Nada! Zero! Use a very small amount of hardening Permatex at the waterpump base/wear plate joint (make sure none gets inside the pump body) and NON-hardening Permatex or TripleGuard grease on all pump hold down screws.

 

[mitchell6]

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ok thaks again for everybody's help

 

[KYHunter2]

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Im not going to argue, didnt say it was required to seal . Not once!!! Said ,I DO IT. I have had trouble getting lower unit loose, in the past. Every one Ive used a light coat of sealant on almost falls apart. Do what you like,and so will I.<br /> KYHunter