Water pump

[Boilers2000]

Manual says to add perfect seal to small hole gasket. Both sides, side with the face plate or side that contact lower unit?

Thanks in advance

 

[achris]

What ya workin' on?

No idea if you're talking about a Bravo, an Alpha or an engine...

Chris...

 

[Boilers2000]

What ya workin' on?

No idea if you're talking about a Bravo, an Alpha or an engine...

Chris...

Do'h my bad, alpha one Gen 2 from 92. I watched the video on YouTube that was linked in the adults only section ( video was by Chrisa660, is that you? Great videos, super helpful!). In that video they just put the small hole gasket, face plate and large hole gasket on and that's it.

Thanks

 

[Grub54891]

Sure, put it on there. it won't hurt, it will help seal it. Also, if the bolt holes are drilled to the water jacket, they should have sealant on the threads. This will prevent leaks wicking up the threads. Can't remember if those are blind holes or drilled through right now.

 

[achris]

... video was by Chrisa660, is that you? ...

'Tis... Guilty as charge your Honour.

.. Can't remember if those are blind holes or drilled through right now.

Those holes are blind, but should be clean before you put the screws back in. I use compressed air. I then coat the screws with AquaShield so they'll come out again in 3 years.

Chris......

 

[Boilers2000]

Thanks guys, it's all put back together. Held air pressure. Fired up and have better water flow out of the exhaust, and the temp peaked out at 160ish, it had been climbing to 170, but never let it get any higher than that. It's an easy repair, just nerve raking to make sure you have a seal between the pump and the oil, and then oil sealed from the outside. This group is best and thanks again! Happy boating!

 

[Boilers2000]

'Tis... Guilty as charge your Honour.


Those holes are blind, but should be clean before you put the screws back in. I use compressed air. I then coat the screws with AquaShield so they'll come out again in 3 years.

Chris......

Your videos are awesome and super helpful. Thanks a million for sharing your knowledge