Delmagtech
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- Jul 7, 2014
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Hi guys. Ive got a Gen 2 Alpha one disassembled and ready for a new water pump. I bought the complete kit from the local marina. It's Mercury part number 817275K05. The instructions in the kit say its for Alpha and Vaser Drives.
I've searched everywhere, and in the process watched the two videos Chris did, which were great, btw.
Anyway, here's my confusion:
When I disassembled, there was a paper gasket above and below the lower plate portion of the pump.
The repair kit I bought has two of these lower plates. One naked plate, like the one I removed. The 'gasket' they sent to put underneath of that plate is steel rather than paper. Then there's a paper gasket to seal the upper and lower portions together.
However, they also supplied a lower plate (might be called a face seal) that has been overmolded with rubber. Looks like a superior piece to me. I'd prefer to use it, but I can't find it mentioned anywhere. I can't imagine why it wouldn't be just fine to use, but then, why would merc even supply the others?
Is anyone familiar with the part I'm speaking of? Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
I've searched everywhere, and in the process watched the two videos Chris did, which were great, btw.
Anyway, here's my confusion:
When I disassembled, there was a paper gasket above and below the lower plate portion of the pump.
The repair kit I bought has two of these lower plates. One naked plate, like the one I removed. The 'gasket' they sent to put underneath of that plate is steel rather than paper. Then there's a paper gasket to seal the upper and lower portions together.
However, they also supplied a lower plate (might be called a face seal) that has been overmolded with rubber. Looks like a superior piece to me. I'd prefer to use it, but I can't find it mentioned anywhere. I can't imagine why it wouldn't be just fine to use, but then, why would merc even supply the others?
Is anyone familiar with the part I'm speaking of? Any advise would be greatly appreciated.