shanemdowd
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- Jan 9, 2012
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Hi there,
I'm very new to this site and will probably be on here quite a bit from now on. Based in Dunedin New Zealand on the Otago peninsula I have a pretty old Dominator with a 135hp Chrysler.
The engine has not been run for a couple of myears now although has been kept under cover. With summer upon us I thought it would be great to get it out. Engine fired up first time, but I noticed almost right away that there was no water pumping out. Could be any number of things I guess, but first thought was to look at the water pump/impeller. I have the lower unit removed. The water pump housing has 4 ratyher large screw heads that app-ear as though they have never been removed. Thjis is a little surprising as I think the engine is 1976/7.
I have attempted to remove these screws - no chance, they are well and truely secure. Does anyone have a suggestion on how I might easily free them without causing damage? I have the screws soaking with WD40 for now and will have a go with freeze free or similar tomorrow. I'm sure there must be an easy way to get these beasts out.
Cheers
Shane
I'm very new to this site and will probably be on here quite a bit from now on. Based in Dunedin New Zealand on the Otago peninsula I have a pretty old Dominator with a 135hp Chrysler.
The engine has not been run for a couple of myears now although has been kept under cover. With summer upon us I thought it would be great to get it out. Engine fired up first time, but I noticed almost right away that there was no water pumping out. Could be any number of things I guess, but first thought was to look at the water pump/impeller. I have the lower unit removed. The water pump housing has 4 ratyher large screw heads that app-ear as though they have never been removed. Thjis is a little surprising as I think the engine is 1976/7.
I have attempted to remove these screws - no chance, they are well and truely secure. Does anyone have a suggestion on how I might easily free them without causing damage? I have the screws soaking with WD40 for now and will have a go with freeze free or similar tomorrow. I'm sure there must be an easy way to get these beasts out.
Cheers
Shane