Thinking i had seen on this site someone that makes a kit to repair the bronze pumps because of endplate grooving .I googled and found a stainless outer plate .What about the grooves down in pump at front end .Any direction appreciated

Try these guys JC Marine phone 928 505 5252 they will fix you up

Well sell the kit also 99 bucks to your door. Comes with new impeller. If you need one or two let me know. 817-658-7721 if no answer leave a message, I will call you back asap. Good luck, John.