new water pump a little different?

[parrisw]

I put a new pump in my old motor, that I am not using anymore, I want to take it out and put it in my new motor, I think their the same, old is 1980 115 Johnson new is 1984 115hp Johnson, I put in a OEM pump kit, housing and everything. One thing I was concerned about was that the new housing vs the old one, the old one had a seal in the top of it that sealed around the drive shaft I guess?? And the new housing didn't?? is this okay? It worked fine for the 1 hour run time it had. Hopefully the gasket comes out okay.

 

[Daviet]

Re: new water pump a little different?

Is it worth tearing down the orginal for the cost of the pump kit.

 

[parrisw]

Re: new water pump a little different?

Is it worth tearing down the orginal for the cost of the pump kit.

Well, my time is free. And the pump kit cost me $120, so Id say its worth it. I'd hate to leave it in there for the garbage. If it was like $50, I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Daviet]

Re: new water pump a little different?

It must have been a chrome kit, I guess for that amount I would swap them out also.

 

[parrisw]

Re: new water pump a little different?

It must have been a chrome kit, I guess for that amount I would swap them out also.

I know. My local Stealer Dealer is outrageous, but its typical in Canada to pay way more then you guys.

About the seal question though?? Do you know?