TOPIC: what direction does the impeller turn

what direction does the impeller turn 12 years 8 months ago #58045

boozer Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 113 Thank you received: 0	i'm rebuilding my 1958 evinrude lark and i forgot to look at the direction the impeller turn when i was tearing it down. can anyone help? i attached a few pictures so if you can tell me what picture is the right direction i would appreciate it. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:what direction does the impeller turn 12 years 8 months ago #58046

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Re:what direction does the impeller turn 12 years 8 months ago #58052

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Boozer, Google youtube evinrude water pump replacement and there are several clips showing how to do it. Seems like most shafts turn clockwise so if you put the new impeller on the shaft soak it with mazola/canola oil or Crisco grease and twist it into position clockwise. The cooking oil will not damage the rubber impeller and will lube it enough so it will not be damaged when you turn the shaft during installation.
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Re:what direction does the impeller turn 12 years 8 months ago #58057

jimandros Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 652 Karma: 76 Thank you received: 37	Rotate the shaft clockwise (looking down at it) while pushing the pump housing down onto the impeller. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:what direction does the impeller turn 12 years 8 months ago #58145

pathfinderz1 Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 710 Karma: 16 Thank you received: 0	If you have a problem remembering what way it truns just pull the rope start and see what way the motor truns simple. Mike aka the priate Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:what direction does the impeller turn 12 years 8 months ago #58193

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And in the end, it really doesn't matter - the impeller will self right as soon as you fire up the motor for the first time... And, DO NOT use that impeller! Get a new one in there as that one is shot - it has taken a "set" and will not pump efficiently... The blades should be straight out, not curved.