Impeller Breakdown!

[1975CCMustang]

When the impeller breaks down where do all the blades go? I found a few clogging the line on the inlet side of the pump, but will they make it through the engine and water pump? :?:

[Bobby]

chances are they ended up in the transmission cooler line. that's what happened with mine just this last week.

[lcap]

I still had pieces being blown out of the exhaust during winterization (November) after mine blew apart in April. Did not have any problems as a result.

[nch20skier]

In an attempt to minimize this type of problem I sugguest you spend the $20 and 20 minutes each spring and replace the impellor. I do this as part of my spring readiness procedures and hit the water without worries. :cheers:

[1975CCMustang]

I had just replaced the impeller as I do every year, and keep 2 spares in the boat, but the poor little jabsco pump after 30 years of faithful operation just decided to shut down on me. I have ordered a new sherwood pump from skidim (since they don't make the jabsco) and a new raw water pump also. I have never had any trouble till now. You can't prevent every breakdown. But for a 30 year old boat it sure runs good!

[nch20skier]

Wow, sounds like we are on the same line with the yearly change outs. I have and '83 and its great to see the older horses still out there pulling strong and fast.