|
Originally Posted by Blueabyss
(Post 3426321)
As a better selling feature you should consider doing/posting a complete step by step write up on all the boating forums you participate in on how to install your new style impeller pump housing from start to finish while working inside a boat with detailed photos attached. Also you should consider doing a youtube video to help demonstrate the actual key points of the demonstration, Then post the link with the write up on the forums. This same write up idea would be good for all the boating Magazines that are still left out there as well.
Your new pump housing goes past just the High performance crowd, You will have the sea rays, Bayliners, cobalt style boats wanting in on the action as well. I hope it goes well for you, Good luck with it. This would be an awesome episode of ship shape TV. Instead of the latest and greatest mold cleaner how about the latest and greatest water pump that will stop mercury from mugging us every time we need to service a water pump Chris Best Regards |
Originally Posted by lakematdude
(Post 3425942)
So from what your saying it appears your new pump will back fit all the way back to the old style Mercruiser two piece plastic body style impeller housing that used the two stainless steel ware plates and related gaskets? Also it appears it will fit in place of the newer one piece plastic body housing Mercruiser came out with in 1996? Correct? Also it appears your new pump will fit in place of the newer brass style housing all this while using the old style Rubber impeller, Mercruiser part number 47-59362T1.
Also just so that it's clear, the rubber impeller that fits inside the newer brass style Mercruiser housing, Mercruiser part number 47-862232A2 will not fit inside your new pump housing. Correct? http://www.mercruiserparts.com/bulle...1996/EN_08.PDF I just wanted to say, If so Good Job, even if it will not fit all three, still you guys did a good job with the new housing. congratulations :coolcowboy: As I'm sure all those other repair kits with the stainless steel ware plates are going to work good. I'm going to venture to say i wonder how long they are going to last. I say that because if everyone would think back to the two piece impeller body housing Mercruiser first started using, (See service bulletin Above) We have already went through the real world experience with using stainless steel ware plates.The plates didn't last all that long themselves. Just about everytime a new impeller was needed it was time to change the stainless steel ware plates due to deep grooves/gouges from either sand or the impeller itself. obviously Mercruise knew of it back then, They sold an impeller kit that came with the stainless steel ware plates that needed to be changed out as well about every 100 hours or so of use. I am a little curious though, would you be able to elaborate yet on how much testing you have done and how your new pump appears to be holding up thus far? If not, I'll understand.:) Thanks. As a better selling feature you should consider doing/posting a complete step by step write up on all the boating forums you participate in on how to install your new style impeller pump housing from start to finish while working inside a boat with detailed photos attached. Also you should consider doing a youtube video to help demonstrate the actual key points of the demonstration, Then post the link with the write up on the forums. This same write up idea would be good for all the boating Magazines that are still left out there as well. Your new pump housing goes past just the High performance crowd, You will have the sea rays, Bayliners, cobalt style boats wanting in on the action as well.:) I hope it goes well for you, Good luck with it.:) As for the repair kit your correct that's the whole idea is for the wear plate to wear out with the impeller and not the housing. That way you can service our new pumps down the road for only $69 for new plates, impeller, and gaskets as apposed to a $350-$500 pump assembly. As for duration of time in the field the GEN 7 pump has only been in the field for less than a year as it is a new product for us. Keep in mind we have been building pumps for over 30 years this is not a new project to us. When Mercury made the new pump we didn't expect it to be so poorly reliable. But now we have witnessed a concerted effort by Mercury to build products that will need replaced. Their not interested in products that last a life time. We knew we could build a superior part. Thanks for the many accolades we are in development of so many new products the future is VERY exciting....Best Regards |
Where can I get one and how much and how soon can you get it to me?
|
So i have already machined down my bracket for the other kit but am not totally satisfied. I quess i will need a new mounting bracket to in stall the hardin pump ?.
Looks like a great solution , Thanks |
I am tired of the fluctuating cooling temps and leaks from the 496 factory pumps. Got a special deal for someone needing three pumps? I am ready to purchase!
|
Originally Posted by kr1276
(Post 3666453)
I am tired of the fluctuating cooling temps and leaks from the 496 factory pumps. Got a special deal for someone needing three pumps? I am ready to purchase!
|
Kr1276 , We and many of our 496 customers have now used the Hardin stainless replacement pump with great results and sucess. Its a wonderful replacment part, far better than the original merc pump.
By the way, they do have a great deal on three pumps, they have them in stock and thats the great deal cause if you wait they will be out of stock and on back order as more 496 owners start using them! Be smart order now! Best Regards, Ray @ Raylar |
Assembled my new Hardin pump yesterday. It looks like top quality unit and assembly was straightforward. Will try it in the water this weekend.
The only difficulty for me was the pulley. The original pulley center lip snapped off last week when trying to use a puller to remove it. Had to order a new one. $75 and 3 days. It took a lot of work and cuss words to install the new one even with an installation tool. I wsh there was a better system for that part. |
A Powerbuilt powr steering/Alt puller kit works easily to pull and install. Kit 20 part #648605. I bought the Hardin pump to carry on the boat and had a extra pulley so I can change it on water if needed. Nothing worse then havoing to get towed in because of a raw water pump failure. Haven't needed it yet and it is a great alternative to having to by the Merc Housing every time at their inflated price.
(if changing out on the water just be sure to have a D sized battery or something capable of pluging the inlet hose) |
Hardin pump worked great. 2.7 PSI at idle (up from 2.1) right from the start. No leaks and it looks good as well. Nice product.
|
| All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:03 AM. |
Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.