Water pump, NS40D

[Tim Frank]

Just finished installing the W/P kit.
One part "left over"....or more accurately one NEW
part left over....the impeller key.
I reused the old one and reassembled the whole works before I realised that a new key came with the kit. :facepalm:

On one hand, why would they include a key if you weren't supposed to change it....on the other hand, a flywheel key goes on and on...and on.

Before I put the L/U back on, opinions?

1) Take it all apart again and put in the new key?
....or 2) forget it, and just change the key when I change the pump components next time?

 

[dtj]

Re: Water pump, NS40D

Just finished installing the W/P kit.
One part "left over"....or more accurately one NEW
part left over....the impeller key.
I reused the old one and reassembled the whole works before I realised that a new key came with the kit. :facepalm:

On one hand, why would they include a key if you weren't supposed to change it....on the other hand, a flywheel key goes on and on...and on.

Before I put the L/U back on, opinions?

1) Take it all apart again and put in the new key?
....or 2) forget it, and just change the key when I change the pump components next time?

no. 2

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Water pump, NS40D

Depends, the reason they supply a new key is because they do wear. I would not call it a critical changeout that justifies you pulling the lower unit back down, but you NEED to do it on the next kit change out.

 

[pvanv]

Re: Water pump, NS40D

Also, folks lose them when they take the pump apart for the first time.

 

[Tim Frank]

Re: Water pump, NS40D

Thanks for all the responses.
I'll probably leave sleeping dogs lie, but have all week to decide.
The L/U is still on the workbench at the cottage, so it is not a major job to pop the pump cover and throw in the new key.