Tnstratofam
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So I'm changing the impeller in my 75H Chrysler outboard and I want opinions on whether or not I should replace the housing while I have it apart.
Here is a picture of the housing with the old impeller in it.
Here are some pictures of the inside of the housing. There is some minor pitting. I have cleaned it with a little brake parts cleaner and a green scotch brite pad and a little fine steel wool
.
Here is a view from the top. I removed the rubber shaft seal before cleaning, but I do have it and it is in good shape. The part nmber on the housing reads 523060.
So does the housing look okay? Do I need to polish the inside to a nice clean shiny surface? Also I used blue RTV gasket maker when I replaced this impeller in May of 2014 is this okay or do I need to order a gasket kit?
The motor still pumps water , but I noticed at the end of last season it took almost a minute before it would start to dribble out the mid leg port. The old impeller isn't cracking or damaged, but the ends do appear worn some.
Any advice is appreciated. Also if I do need a new housing any ideas where to purchase one. I couldn't find a replacement housing for sale in the iboats store.
Here is a picture of the housing with the old impeller in it.
Here are some pictures of the inside of the housing. There is some minor pitting. I have cleaned it with a little brake parts cleaner and a green scotch brite pad and a little fine steel wool
.
Here is a view from the top. I removed the rubber shaft seal before cleaning, but I do have it and it is in good shape. The part nmber on the housing reads 523060.
So does the housing look okay? Do I need to polish the inside to a nice clean shiny surface? Also I used blue RTV gasket maker when I replaced this impeller in May of 2014 is this okay or do I need to order a gasket kit?
The motor still pumps water , but I noticed at the end of last season it took almost a minute before it would start to dribble out the mid leg port. The old impeller isn't cracking or damaged, but the ends do appear worn some.
Any advice is appreciated. Also if I do need a new housing any ideas where to purchase one. I couldn't find a replacement housing for sale in the iboats store.