Impeller tool, skip the zip ties

[vdubnick]

3d printed an impeller sleeve, versus doing the zip tie method.

Look at the indents left from the zip ties on the factory or dealer installer piece [emoji15]

It lasted a season, so im sure the indents had negligible affect, but either way i thought i would make a tool and skip the zip ties.

Twist the lubed impeller into the sleeve, slide into pump housing, done.

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[vdubnick]

also, if anyone is wondering what the impeller P/N is its Johnson 09-812B-1 (2022 mojo w/400 raptor)

the 4 screws that hold the cover on are M5-.8x8mm ... if you want to switch to a thumb screw 10mm is fine.

https://www.mcmaster.com/92625A309/

[larry_arizona]

How does this ease install? I typically just lube and twist into the pump housing, no zip tie required.


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[BrentC5Z]

You selling these or???


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[vdubnick]

You selling these or???


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no, just sharing ideas. i figure anyone who can 3d print can make something close to the same since it is a simple design.


How does this ease install? I typically just lube and twist into the pump housing, no zip tie required.


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compared to your method, not much of a time saver since you are going thru the same motions, just eliminates the risk of cutting a fin on the edge of the housing, which i assume is a risk or the factory wouldnt have done the zip tie method.

[DOCDRS]

Well , I learned something new today……..my impellers only lasted 3 to 5 years using nothing other than my hands to install for the last 22 years. Maybe now I’ll get 6 to 8 years out of an impeller.

[996scott]

Nice job on, love the innovation. I've actually never even heard of the zip tie method lol. I with Larry on this one, just some lube and it slides in no problem.