68 Mustang (289) RWP hose routing
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Topic: 68 Mustang (289) RWP hose routing
Posted By: Gregman380
Subject: 68 Mustang (289) RWP hose routing
Date Posted: June-16-2012 at 3:16pm
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Happy Father's Day! I ordered a new RWP and it should be in the mail today. My old one does not look too bad though. The question is if I should invert the RWP and what to do with hose routing. Also I see post that all fords use 1" hose. The PO used something like 2" because of all these plumbing fittings I guess. Reccomendations are appreciated..    
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-16-2012 at 3:46pm
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Greg, The double street elbow was the typical set up. Since the inlet and outlet face the same direction, you need to use the elbows even if you invert the pump. However, leave it plumbed as the original since it keeps water in the pump. If inverted, some of the water over time would drain backwards out the pick up through hull. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Gregman380
Date Posted: June-16-2012 at 3:51pm
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Pete, Thanks for the information! Greg |
Posted By: Gregman380
Date Posted: June-22-2012 at 1:23am
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Pete, I replaced the impeller with what should be an identical Sherwood 09959K and I cannot get this thing to suck water up. I initially tried my fake a Lake which at least worked on the last one with pressure. I even tried the bucket inside the boat and it would not pick up water. I confess to putting on a new hose and fitting on the pump, but changed it back to original to troubleshoot. I replaced the impeller and placed the fins in the same direction as the old one and used a new gasket. I did not prime the pump or anything. I did get water to circulate by placing the garden hose directly into the suction hose of the pump. That proves nothing of course other than water will circulate. Any ideas will be appreciated.. Best Regards, Greg |
Posted By: Gregman380
Date Posted: June-22-2012 at 1:36am
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all, I have scouring the forum and see that I need to check for air leaks on the suction side and generally any air leaks. Will do all these things... and report back Greg |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: June-22-2012 at 2:05am
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You got a new RWP or replaced the impeller in the old one? I ask because that pump body needs some TLC. Yes, check for air leaks as air will pull quicker than water. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: Gregman380
Date Posted: June-22-2012 at 2:32am
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Just a new impeller. The outside of the pump looks bad but inside was real bright and shiny. I am just thinkIng I may not have gotten a good seal on the pump. Thanks for your feedback! Greg From my iPhone |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: June-22-2012 at 3:37am
That's what I was alluding to. I don't know that particular pump, but they usually have a paper or O-ring seal. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Gregman380 wrote:Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-22-2012 at 9:04am
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Did you clean the gasket surface of the body and cover? Per your posted picture, it looks pretty bad and also looks like someone used a gasket compund on it. A flat file works great. You should not have to use a compound. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-22-2012 at 10:32am
Greg, There have been reported problems with the Sierra brand impellers. Stick with the OEM. The one I remember was at the SJRR two years ago. Someone had just put the aftermarket impeller in and couldn't get it to work. They played with it for some time and then Art Cozzier pulled out a brand new Sherwood impeller. It was installed and the RWP worked great. What they saw was the Sierra didn't have the annular seal rings on each side of the impeller. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Gregman380
Date Posted: June-22-2012 at 11:06am
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Pete, Yes, it looks pretty bad, but I did clean it up pretty good. Not to a shine, but really soooth. I remembered that you had said to stick with OEM and I did get a Sherwood OEM impeller. The paper gasket is almost see through though. No O ring on this one here. I don't really like that very much at all. I purchased a two pack and still have the old one. It's coming apart this afternoon and I'll find out what I have done wrong. Thanks again, Greg |
Posted By: Gregman380
Date Posted: June-22-2012 at 7:30pm
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Pete, Evidently my pump likes the taste of impellers. The new one was only on the boat yesterday and it looks worn in the same spots and the same way as the old one. It may be that I just have cavitation inside the pump from these rough spots or whatever is causing the damage. Could this come from a dry pump? Or should I be looking for a rough spot(s) inside the pump? Old and New Impellers  Pump pick up  |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-22-2012 at 8:14pm
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Greg, It doesn't take more than a couple minutes of running to trash an impeller without water/lubrication. Yes, look for rough spots but also when you put a new impeller in, put some non drying lube on it like Vaseline. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: June-23-2012 at 12:11am
Where am I wrong Pete...was thinking something water based like KY is better on rubber? (seriously) ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: June-23-2012 at 3:28am
Thanks alot Greg, now I have this picture in my head of Pete in his local "Sam Drucker" general store up by his house in Wisconsin asking for some gum,a pack of Camels,a tube of KY jelly,5 bucks of quick pick tickets and a 6 pack of Schlitz  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: June-23-2012 at 10:20am
LMAO Gary! He surely wouldn't be there for points or an impeller.  ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: June-23-2012 at 1:48pm
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You could use http://www.babesboats.com/prodBootButter.php" rel="nofollow - Babes Boot Butter . Then, when you're done with the impeller, you can use it for your ski or wake-board. And, no awkward purchases at your local drug store. |