2000 200 hp Saltwater series waterpump washers

crazy charlie

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Bought an OEM Yamaha waterpump service kit.Missing was the washers and plastic washer retainer.2 flat, 1 wavy, and plastic slit washer retainer...all missing from the kit.Is it an acceptable practice to reuse the old ones if in usable condition?? The kit seems to be very complete with replacement key and studs which I didnt assume were necessary.However I do assume the washers are necessary.I am new to Yammys so help me out here if you have done this before.Thanks Charlie
 

robert graham

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I believe that often these washers are distorted or broken during removal, so most folks replace with new ones...
 

Sea Rider

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If old parts are in mint cond after removal why not use them...

Happy Boating
 

crazy charlie

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QUOTE; "If old parts are in mint cond after removal why not use them."..QUOTE by Sea Rider THE ONLY OLD PARTS I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MINT CONDITION ARE BRAND NEW PARTS.CHARLIE
 

robert graham

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I believe these wave washers are designed to be an interference fit on the shaft, making them a bit hard to remove without distortion or damage....then maybe they don't work as designed if re-used.....
 

crazy charlie

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Completed the service and reused the washers as was recommended by a Yamaha tech.That setup certainly seems like overkill.Takes way longer than it should especially the woodruff key.Getting it back in was no picnic either.
 
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