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by Pete&Lin
Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Water pump impeller
Replies: 23
Views: 5948

Re: Water pump impeller

Hi, Photo attached, the impeller is fitted securely etc, but in rotation it will not move water as efficiently as it would if spinning the other way. Tested in water out of the engine to prove theory of faulty pump. Fitted my old pump back (no photo, sorry) and problem solved. If anyone has any sugg...
by Pete&Lin
Sat Mar 21, 2015 10:07 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Water pump impeller
Replies: 23
Views: 5948

Water pump impeller

Hi all, Ordered a new water pump and the impeller is fitted to the shaft the wrong way round, so it turns ok but will not move any water, causing overheating. Has anyone else had this issue? I'm mentioning this as I have just completed a couple of weekends work rebuilding the engine just to find an ...