1963 Evinrude Mate 2 hp impeller

[Whoopbass]

Can these impellers still be purchased?
I see aftermarket 2 hp impellers for OMC outboards built from 1967 and later. Nothing for earlier models.
The closest I can get dimension wise is part # 0114812 which is about 3.5 MM smaller in total width then the original.
That part # fits early 90's to 2005 OMC, Mercury, Nissan and Tohatsu 2-3.5 hp motors. These outboards were probably assembled in the same Chinese plant.

 

[racerone]

No such thing as a 2 HP in 1963.-----Model # or picture?====The 1.5 HP was first marketed in 1968.

 

[Whoopbass]

You're right its a 1973 2 hp. The serial # is E0001963 which I assumed was the model year. I don't mess around much with these early OMC outboards but I couldn't pass it up for $20 at an estate sale.
Thanks

 

[racerone]

That impeller or the improved water pump kit should be in stock at most BRP ( Evinrude ) shops.----That is if you can find one.----In Canada---evinrudeparts.ca----Is one source.

 

[kbait]

Impeller 382221​

Check Amazon, Found them pretty cheap aftermarket.
I searched this site Iboats.com, but I couldn’t find one. I like to buy from here if possible since they host this forum..
Good luck with your project.

 

[racerone]

I only use factory impellers.----Not worth trying to save a few $$ on a critical part.

 

[Whoopbass]

There's a couple OEM impellers on ebay for under $20 shipped.
A couple years back I bought a cheap chinese impeller for an outboard I had. It only lasted about 30 minutes before it melted. Had to of been defective but I will not be buying anymore from there.