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Topic Title: Westerbeke pump impeller
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Created On: 08/31/2011 07:34:23 PM
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08/31/2011 07:34:23 PM
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I'm looking for tips on changing a sea-water pump impeller. I have a Westerbeke model 15.0 BTG-614, purchased in 2001. I succeeded in changing it once, but I had difficulty keeping the crescent key in place while bending the impeller blades to insert the impeller into the pump housing. Is there a special tool available to help with this installation?

Edited: 08/31/2011 at 07:36:13 PM by anchored
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09/01/2011 11:15:06 AM
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Use one of the plastic electrical cable ties to depress the vanes on the impeller. Then you are able to easily slid it in and work it as necessary.

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09/05/2011 06:18:21 PM
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Thanks Rick,

I like your suggestion; it should make the installation much easier.

Jim
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09/06/2011 08:29:24 AM
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i like that idea also, ill save that one too, would it help any with a little vasaline or is that problem later

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Edited: 09/06/2011 at 08:30:17 AM by DaleHollow
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