gungadin
Well-Known Member
Actually that's what it might cost my friend if he gets it changed on his 200 hp Yamaha. Why so much? The shaft that drives the water pump is seized in the power head. In order to get it out the dealer tells him they need to cut the shaft and remove the power head. Replace the shaft, water pump etc and reassemble. Estimated cost $4000+. OUCH!!. Not something he can absorb right now unfortunately. and the pump is still working.
I had a suggestion that would get him home in the event of a pump failure and I would like to hear what others think about it and of course if there are any alternatives.
Because his motor can be flushed with a garden hose (60psi) without running the engine, I have suggested that he run a pipe over the stern with a fitting facing the bow and in the water stream at cruise and attach it to the flushing port. There would be a pressure reducing valve that would reduce the pressure to 45 psi. When idling he could attach a wash down pump. This setup would only be used in the event of a pump failure and with the realization that it would be to get home only and with the understanding that more permanent repairs are now in order.
Any thoughts appreciated.
I had a suggestion that would get him home in the event of a pump failure and I would like to hear what others think about it and of course if there are any alternatives.
Because his motor can be flushed with a garden hose (60psi) without running the engine, I have suggested that he run a pipe over the stern with a fitting facing the bow and in the water stream at cruise and attach it to the flushing port. There would be a pressure reducing valve that would reduce the pressure to 45 psi. When idling he could attach a wash down pump. This setup would only be used in the event of a pump failure and with the realization that it would be to get home only and with the understanding that more permanent repairs are now in order.
Any thoughts appreciated.