Raw Water Pump

[GasCan II]

I have a 1997 ProLine WAC with a 1997 Bravo 2 LX. I have a new still in the box complete raw water pump as a backup if needed.The question is should I take the impeller out of it, since I may not use it in the near future?

 

[Scott Danforth]

rubber parts go off of calendar years not how much you use it. you will most likely need a new impeller by the time you need to use the spare raw water pump.

 

[muc]

Yes, remove it and put it in an air tight bag, it will last many years longer.
Note that because it has been installed, place a mark on it so when you do want to reinstall it. The vanes will be bent in the same direction that they are now.

 

[GasCan II]

Thanks for the reply’s.

 

[Sea Rider]

Depending on the impeller quality and the material it was made from, probably all vanes will flip open to their original position when out of the pump...

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