Impeller Removal

[ToddW]

Well I finally got my Skat-Trak impeller.

I got the impeller tool with it, and I have the yamaha driveshaft tool as well.

However, I do not have the impeller tool to remove the Solas that is currently on my superjet... is there anyway I can remove it w/out this?

Thanks
-Todd

 

[chrisdoc0608]

pipe wrench

 

[ToddW]

Thanks, is there a spec-sheet that lets me know what to torque all the bolts on the pump back up to as well as the impeller?

Thanks again.
-Todd

 

[ToddW]

I'm going to do this now and want to ask what do I re-torque the impeller too?

Also am I remembering something else or is it reverse thread?

Anything else to know when I do this impeller swap.

Please post up now instead of later I'm gonna be working on this now and could use the advice.

Thanks everyone.

-Todd

 

[Phill]

I dont remember having to torque the prop??...I could be wrong.

And you are right....reverse threads.

 

[chrisdoc0608]

just tighten the prop back on. it tightens down on itself once it is in use so as long as it is on there tight it will be fine.

 

[Mike W]

How would you torque the impeller anyway. Now way to get the wrench on there. Just tighten it down but make sure you put anti seize on the threads or you wont get it off especially with the el cheapo scat impeller tool. By the way, if you use a pipe wrench you will booger it up.

 

[chrisdoc0608]

you can torque odd bolts like the impeller with a crows foot attached to the torque wrench, it turns it into an open end wrench rather than a socket

 

[Mike W]

you can torque odd bolts like the impeller with a crows foot attached to the torque wrench, it turns it into an open end wrench rather than a socket

Oh. I should of known that...

 

[ToddW]

Vice, large cressent (spell?), and the impeller was loose. It was a LOT easier than anyone made it sound, probably because the impeller wasn't on there to long???

Anyway, it was a 14.7 - 18.5 no wonder I had no low-end and all mid to high-end!!!!

Question:
Once installed the new impeller contacted the pump housing in 1 spot during rotation, it was still loose enough to easily turn with one hand... I took it out and used fine grit sand paper and then re-installed, now it barely touches and is only slightly noticeable when rotating... Should I take it out again and make sure it doesn't touch 100% or is that slight touch ok?

-Todd

 

[ToddW]

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[SJBrit]

The slight touch is OK - they often do that when the driveshaft is unsupported.