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| Author: | skidaddytn [ Mon Apr 21, 2014 5:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | h200 impeller pump ratchet |
Every year I use a normal craftsman 3/8 ratchet with a 5/16 deep socket to pull off the 4 hex bolts holding the impeller cavity together and it always takes a very long time since it requires so many turns. Sometimes you get lucky and can turn the screws by hand but usually they bind a little and you have to use the ratchet again. Short of hauling my air compressor over to the boat and using an air ratchet, I wonder what else might be a better tool to get at these 5/16 bolts? I'd like to be able to have this cavity apart in seconds, not 15 minutes... The access cavity behind the seat is what makes the tool choice limited... |
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| Author: | Walt [ Mon Apr 21, 2014 5:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: h200 impeller pump ratchet |
If you are referring to the Merc B1 impeller, I took mine out and ultimately reversed the bolts so they are facing forward instead of aft (drilled/re-tapped). Used SS Allen head screws so I could get one of those ball wrenches in there. Makes my life much easier as I don't have to remove the alt, fuel filter assy, upper, lower intake, outdrive... you get the idea. |
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| Author: | TX H210SS [ Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: h200 impeller pump ratchet |
Not the best I'm sure but I loosen with ratchet then use a short handled nut driver....the pain is dropping it in the bilge and fishing it out. |
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| Author: | skidaddytn [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 4:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: h200 impeller pump ratchet |
my short handle nut driver is too long, but I know they make shorter... i think i'm going to buy a stubby t-handle ratchet for next year... that might work better. |
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