Impeller/Waterpump

[noah4009]

I have a 1971 Chrysler 55hp outboard. Model 557HC Serial 3188. I finally got it to run. I waited at least a minute and no water was coming out. The motor has not ran for a couple of years. I removed the tubing going to the thermostat and it was bone dry. By this forums post I figured it might be the Impeller or water pump not circulating the water. Shouldn't their be water at the end of the tube going to the thermostat after running. If I am correct can anyone tell me where I can get a waterpump/impeller kit from.

 

[eurolarva]

Re: Impeller/Waterpump

Start with just an impeller. Part number is 47-F433065-2. Cost is around $20. A new water pump body and seal is FS504060 and cost about $80. The telltale on that motor should spit water within a couple of seconds after starting. Even if the thermostat is plugged the bypass will still direct water. You really need to test this in a water tank. Water muffs don't work well on Chrysler's. If in a water tank the water needs to be at least over the cavitation plate

 

[noah4009]

Re: Impeller/Waterpump

Hi Euro
On my parts sheet it says part no: 40065-1. I looked for the number you gave me and could not find it on iboats. Where can I find this part?

 

[7355hpchry]

Re: Impeller/Waterpump

A new water pump body and seal is FS504060 and cost about $80.

Where do you get one??????????????? I've called every Chrysler/Force dealer West of the Mississippi and all I get is "NLA". I tried Franz, and Fairwinds Marina as well, all could find the part number, but the part was NO LONGER AVAILABLE. WTF

 

[eurolarva]

Re: Impeller/Waterpump

You can try Doug Russell. 508-791-4917. They show it but it is $139

 

[eurolarva]

Re: Impeller/Waterpump

Hi Euro
On my parts sheet it says part no: 40065-1. I looked for the number you gave me and could not find it on iboats. Where can I find this part?

Just google the part number. You will get multiple hits. The one Iboats sells works. I just never had much luck with them.

 

[7355hpchry]

Re: Impeller/Waterpump

You can try Doug Russell. 508-791-4917. They show it but it is $139

I called Franz again, got some different, he lists a complete waterpump kit for $119. He said the the FS504060 part number is listed as NLA. So the housing is available as a kit W/impeller, housing, wear plate and gasket, but not a a single part.

 

[noah4009]

Re: Impeller/Waterpump

I called Franz again, got some different, he lists a complete waterpump kit for $119. He said the the FS504060 part number is listed as NLA. So the housing is available as a kit W/impeller, housing, wear plate and gasket, but not a a single part.

Just trying to see how to include