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KPM Pump?
Just fired the 509's up and starboard water pump has a problem. It is the old style merc with a metal back plate that Teague uses. Water was leaking out near the back plate under garden hose pressure. Would not pump. I think I left water there during winterization. Drained block and filled with antifreeze.....Anyway I've got a single stage KPM pump, the first generation, bought a year ago. Yes it is one that they left out the "O" ring and rigged up with silicone. And it is the one that the pulley shaft is keyed with allen screws holding the whatever that the pulley bolts to. Is there anyone out there who would use the pump? I talked to Jules and Dan numerous times. They claimed the new generation pumps were in the mail. Just part of the excellent service that is KPM. After 8 months, I know what to expect from KPM. Should I make jewelry out of the KPM's or use them? Eric
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I have not heard one good thing about those old pumps. I would be worried about using them.
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Eric,
I have a pump your welcome to... I think its the merc style, its still at Dean Gellners Place. I went with new Hardin Marine units. Let me Know if you want it. I will get Dean to send it to you. Jeff |
Re: KPM Pump?
Originally Posted by KYElimEagle
Just fired the 509's up and starboard water pump has a problem. It is the old style merc with a metal back plate that Teague uses. Water was leaking out near the back plate under garden hose pressure. Would not pump. I think I left water there during winterization. Drained block and filled with antifreeze.....Anyway I've got a single stage KPM pump, the first generation, bought a year ago. Yes it is one that they left out the "O" ring and rigged up with silicone. And it is the one that the pulley shaft is keyed with allen screws holding the whatever that the pulley bolts to. Is there anyone out there who would use the pump? I talked to Jules and Dan numerous times. They claimed the new generation pumps were in the mail. Just part of the excellent service that is KPM. After 8 months, I know what to expect from KPM. Should I make jewelry out of the KPM's or use them? Eric
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OK Fred..on the KPM'S ..is the low port the inlet ?? nothing is marked ?? :cool:
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I know the feeling, I was supposed to test their pump and report my results. Unfortunately my KPM pump is missing several parts. Jules promised me a new complete pump to test a few months ago, but nothing yet. :( Good thing my original (non KPM) pump works just fine. :drink:
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Fred, thanks for the help. Jeff, sure appreciate the help, I will need for the poker run. Will the rebuilt pumps flow as well as the Mercs? Anyone out there happy with the KPM?
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Originally Posted by KYElimEagle
Anyone out there happy with the KPM?
Ask them for a candid opinion. |
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Originally Posted by zt260
I know the feeling, I was supposed to test their pump and report my results. Unfortunately my KPM pump is missing several parts. Jules promised me a new complete pump to test a few months ago, but nothing yet. :( Good thing my original (non KPM) pump works just fine. :drink:
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Hey Fred,
I purchased a pump from you way back in the begining. Last year sometime...?. wondering if it is a problem pump??? Can I send it back to you if it is?? Thanks Dick |
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