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(d)
Support the pump and with a soft dowel that fits into the slot of
the shaft.
Carefully press the shaft out of the pump.
(Press
away from the impeller bore.)
In most instances the bear ings,
plastic spacer and O-ring will come out with the shaft.
If the
bearings remain in the pump when pressing out the shaft, be sure
to support the bearings by the inner race.
(e)
Reach in from the impeller bore side and withdraw the seal with
needle nose pliers.
Clean the seal area.
(f)
Apply a liberal amount of petroleum jelly to the seal lip and
then dip the seal in water and press the seal squarely into the
seal bore,
lip facing
the
impeller bore.
Use the inner wear
plate to position the seal flush with the impeller bore inner
surface.
(g)
Apply
lubricant
to
pump
shaft
and
bearings
outer
surface.
position plastic spacer and O-ring on shaft.
Press bearings and
shaft assembly on outer race of bearings.
Take care to see that
the shaft passes through the seal without damaging it.
Press the
shaft assembly in until it bottoms in the pump body.
Rotate the
shaft to insure it is free.
(h)
Replace the large outer snap ring and plastic bearing shield.
(i)
Replace the inner wear plate and cam.
Apply a small amount of
sealant to the cam inner surface and the screw holding screw.
The inner wear plate, if worn or grooved, can be reversed.
(j)
Replace the impeller as described in #5.
7.
SEA WATER PUMP #32617 - SHAFT AND BEARING REPLACEMENT
If shaft and bearing replacement become necessary, it is recommended
that the pump be replaced.
8.
FRESH WATER PUMP
The
water
pump
is
a
centrifugal
impeller
type
and
is
installed at
the front top of the crankcase.
The
pump
shaft
is
supported
on
maintenance-free
double-row
radial
ball bear ings which are greased and
sealed.
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