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Installed the Hardin water pump 2 seasons ago and also replaced the intake hose from the transom.
To remove and replace of the pump is a real bear on my motor because there really is no room, so have to hang upside down for the most part. Installing the first round I removed the exhaust manifold which helped. The housing has some weight which only makes things worst. Removing the hoses from the pump was hardest part, and in part because of the new hose and weight didn't help. The increased difficulty has got me thinking about going back to the composite housing.
The Hardin pump has a small spot on one side which I think may not have been machined correct;y and noticed prior to original install. The spot did mark the impeller but not enough to cause any damage. Got the Hardin pump figure it would last longer and it does, but the inner wear plate is showing some grooves, not much. Figure I can get by with another install
Have till spring to decide if the Hardin goes back on or go back to the composite. Never had any issue with the composite
Anyone know of quick connects to male NPT?
To remove and replace of the pump is a real bear on my motor because there really is no room, so have to hang upside down for the most part. Installing the first round I removed the exhaust manifold which helped. The housing has some weight which only makes things worst. Removing the hoses from the pump was hardest part, and in part because of the new hose and weight didn't help. The increased difficulty has got me thinking about going back to the composite housing.
The Hardin pump has a small spot on one side which I think may not have been machined correct;y and noticed prior to original install. The spot did mark the impeller but not enough to cause any damage. Got the Hardin pump figure it would last longer and it does, but the inner wear plate is showing some grooves, not much. Figure I can get by with another install
Have till spring to decide if the Hardin goes back on or go back to the composite. Never had any issue with the composite
Anyone know of quick connects to male NPT?