Tips for Changing Impeller on LSV

[tlrowe]

04OUTBACK,
QB12 mentioned in another thread that this tool really helps with pulling the impeller. I haven't tried it yet so I don't know how well it works, but I ordered one to use for my next change.

http://skidim.com/prodinfo.asp?number=JAB50070-0040

[Yellowmobius]

I remove my impeller off my 04 LSV when I put it away for winter. That being said I first remove both ballast bags and the two inner walls (on each side of the engine). With the engine compartment totally open it is not so bad, this is how I change oil, drain the block and finally get that impeller.
I remove the impeller housing (3 allen bolts) and 2 hoses. Once you have the
complete impeller housing off it is much easier. 2 small screwdrivers on each side of the impeller, kind of work it out. I can't imagine removing the impeller without first removing the complete impeller assembly.

[JesseC]

I do the same as Bruce, reomove the entire pump and then remove the impeller. I like to check the shaft bearings/seals and give it a good cleaning once a year.

[04OUTBACK]

Hey guys, thanks for the sober replies.. those drunks in NC weren't getting anywhere.. HAHAHAHA

Not a bad idea on taking the whole housing off.. I can see that is a definite benefit..

Thanks for the help.

[Yellowmobius]

With the housing off it is really easy to grease the rudder (there is a grease zerk hidden by the housing)

[moombadaze]

ive replaced the impellar with out removing the housing--a little bit of a big pain in the A.. to do with out twisting arms backwards. but how do you get the housing off? and is that how you are able to replace the belt?

thanks

stacy

[Yellowmobius]

3 Large allen bolts, 1 small one on a bracket and the 2 hoses.
It doesn't have anything to do with the belt.

[Sled491]

You cut me deeply with that one

[Buttafewcoe]

I dunno....i thought I resembled that remark.
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[04OUTBACK]

Sled, Butta,
Please accept my apologies. I will drink a Sam Adams tonight as pennance.
At least you kept the thread alive with your posts..