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Re: Water pump impeller
[Re: Capshaw42]
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09/20/19 12:51 PM
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gander
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Charlies Outboard in Alvarado would be my choice. They serviced my boat for years and are certified on Mercury service. Top notch and have been around for many years
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Re: Water pump impeller
[Re: Capshaw42]
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09/20/19 02:33 PM
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Capshaw42
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I have the key in. Charlie’s was months out to look at it.
Brady Capshaw
2018 Z-21 250 Pro XS Burleson. TX
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Re: Water pump impeller
[Re: Capshaw42]
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09/20/19 03:59 PM
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javelin150
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You might need to flush the motor. Easy to do. Might have sand clogging up your water passages. Look up how to videos on you tube, easy to do with a water hose.
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Re: Water pump impeller
[Re: Capshaw42]
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09/21/19 06:40 PM
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gander
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I have the key in. Charlie’s was months out to look at it. Not surprised they are that busy...
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Re: Water pump impeller
[Re: Capshaw42]
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09/22/19 12:42 AM
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machinist
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I showed my son how to replace the impeller on my 225 Opti last weekend. It took about 30 minutes and he couldn't believe how easy it was. Also water will come out the pee hole without the thermostats being open.
I fish on the edge and stay out of the middle
99 BassCat Jag w/225 Merc Optimax Retired TXU Outage Manager
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Re: Water pump impeller
[Re: Capshaw42]
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09/23/19 05:42 PM
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T-racer @ Mallard Marine
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Unfortunately even a "simple" water pump job has several small steps that can easily be done in error. If you can afford it, a good shop won't charge you much. We charge 1 hour ($85) plus the cost of the impeller, or the whole kit if the housing hasn't been changed in a while. Some impellers are as cheap as 15 dollars, while the kits for the optimax with the stainless housing are around 90. With that said, an average water pump job runs 125-150 bucks when it's all said and done. $39.99 extra to do the gear oil while we're there.
Mallard Marine Nacogdoches, Tx 936-225-3244 - Authorized Sales/Service Mercury Outboards - Allison Boats
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Re: Water pump impeller
[Re: Capshaw42]
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09/23/19 05:43 PM
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T-racer @ Mallard Marine
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Also, call Ronnie @ 817-366-3403 at west bay marina on eagle mountain, I imagine he'll be able to change it a lot quicker.
Mallard Marine Nacogdoches, Tx 936-225-3244 - Authorized Sales/Service Mercury Outboards - Allison Boats
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Re: Water pump impeller
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09/23/19 05:50 PM
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Stump jumper
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I showed my son how to replace the impeller on my 225 Opti last weekend. It took about 30 minutes and he couldn't believe how easy it was. Also water will come out the pee hole without the thermostats being open. I think the OP ran it on the lake and did not notice a pee stream. I seem to recall on my Black Max that unless I opened up the throttle somewhat that I did not get much out the pee hole on the muffs.
2200 Bay Champ/200 Mercury Optimax 2017 Tundra TSS 4x4 Crewmax 5.7L
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