8.2 Mag HO Question
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From: Brookfield, Wi.
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Motor is 2012 and I change my impeller once a year (cheap insurance) No sence in paying some one for something i have done my self for years. I need to look under there with a mirror tomorrow it's tucked under deep.
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you should check and see what the recommended service interval is for the pump, I used to change mine every year when I had 496's, but with the Yanmars they recommend every 4 years or 1000 hours!! I changed them at 350 hours which was about 3 years, they weren't perfect but still intact and pumping well. I would hope Merc improved the pumps on the new engines. Unless you are constantly sucking up sand or it is recommended every year you can probably wait.


