I took my boat out today and had a problem. The boat ran fine and I stopped for a few minutes. I turned it on again and heard a grinding sound. I slow down and turn it off. It would not crank over and not sure if the pump bearings went out and would cause the motor to seize. The oil pressure was fine and engine temp was fine. Needless to say, a passerby towed me in. I'm takin it to my motor guy tomorrow but am hoping its just the pump. Any suggestions? Thanks
YumaJet
Think you may have gotten something sucked up in the pump ?? Sounds like a pump problem. I'd unhook the driveline and see if the engine spins. Good luck
I checked the pump and nothing is jammed in there. I'm unhooking the driveline tomorrow morning to see if it the motor will turn over. Hopefully it is just a bearing. Thanks
The starter doesn't bump over. That is for the advice. I'll definitely let you guys know tomorrow.
I took the pump apart and the impeller is cracked. The bowl has the excess shavings from the impeller in it.
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Does the motor bump over now? That doesn't seem like enough the completely stall a starter motor. And hopin for you i am wrong.
The motor bumps over now and will start. I'm sure the pump bearings are toast. Is this just wear and tear or could it have been prevented? No more starting it on the trailer for a few seconds!
Good thing it's not ur engine. Looks like your ready for a rebuild on the pump and a new impeller. A lot of people do it but I also learned the hard way to quit starting my boat on the trailer with my 1st jet. Not sayin it did but That could have caused the wear. Them pumps need water !!!!!
Pumps are not designed to be able to run dry, you need to limit the this. A quick fire up is about all you really should do if anything.. If you need to tune the engine either disconnect the driveline or tune the engine in the water.
Does the pump spin over with the bowl off?
I don't see anything real major as far as damage, are the bushings in the bowl still there and look ok?
Does the pump spin over with the bowl off?
I don't see anything real major as far as damage, are the bushings in the bowl still there and look ok?
The shaft, bearings and impeller are gone. The bowl and housing are fine. Looks like I'll be taking the motor out tomorrow. My pump guy said the front bearing went out, which caused everything to follow.
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