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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Project: Shoebox - 1764 Fisher FINISHED!!
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<blockquote data-quote="thill" data-source="post: 342699" data-attributes="member: 4972"><p>Starting up "for a few seconds" isn't going to hurt the impeller... But it's ALWAYS a good idea to replace the impeller on any boat where you don't know when the last one was replaced. </p><p></p><p>Generally, if you boat in clean water, replace them every 3 years. If in mud a lot, make sure to flush the engine thoroughly, and change the impeller every year. At least inspect it every year.</p><p></p><p>A little trick I learned from our master mechanic is to put your thumbnail in the pee stream about 6" away from the motor when at idle. If the water spatters and flies everywhere, the impeller is fine. If the water "sticks" to your finger, replace it! I've tested this theory several times, and it's correct every time.</p><p></p><p>Nice snag for $900! At least where I live, it would be. Best wishes for a quick, clean restoration.</p><p></p><p>-TH</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thill, post: 342699, member: 4972"] Starting up "for a few seconds" isn't going to hurt the impeller... But it's ALWAYS a good idea to replace the impeller on any boat where you don't know when the last one was replaced. Generally, if you boat in clean water, replace them every 3 years. If in mud a lot, make sure to flush the engine thoroughly, and change the impeller every year. At least inspect it every year. A little trick I learned from our master mechanic is to put your thumbnail in the pee stream about 6" away from the motor when at idle. If the water spatters and flies everywhere, the impeller is fine. If the water "sticks" to your finger, replace it! I've tested this theory several times, and it's correct every time. Nice snag for $900! At least where I live, it would be. Best wishes for a quick, clean restoration. -TH [/QUOTE]
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