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May 23, 2024 at 10:12 pm #287933
Terrel Beckham
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    Thanks Bobw,

    I like the second option.  I was thinking of making sure the shift is in forward, then turning the prop forward to rotate the shaft in the correct direction as the vanes seat in the housing, correctly.  I use a silicone plumber’s grease from ACE Hardware to lube the impeller and adjacent wear surfaces.

    I’m sure it’s happened.  I was wondering what the motor would do if you fired it up with the water pump vanes angled the wrong way?  Think they would go to the proper trailing position on their own or just work less efficiently?   (or not pump at all?)

    Buster