Impeller Removal

[ToddW]

Any tips or secrets to removing the impeller?

I have the yamaha 'required' tool... just was wondering if there's anything I should know before I start.

 

[yamanube]

Put some muscle into it.

 

[Matt_E]

Depending on the current impeller, you may need a special tool for it.

 

[Mouthfulloflake]

a benchtop vice is a wonderful asset for this.

I clamp the spline tool that holds the shaft in the vice, and use a LARGE pipe wrench on the impeller tool.

 

[douglee25]

Secret Tip #1

It's a reverse thread!

Doug

 

[ToddW]

Thanks guys, is there any docs or pics online that kind of outline what to loosen, and where to start? I'm sure I coul dfigure it out but would prefer NOT to take off more than I need, it's 100+ in the garage and the less time there the better.

:biggthumpup:

 

[madoyster]

Secret Tip #1

It's a reverse thread!

Doug

And a big wrench makes it a lot easier.:smile:

 

[douglee25]

This has everything you needed to know.

http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/2466

Doug

 

[ToddW]

Perfect thanks

-TOdd

 

[ANT]

use heat on the prop!!!!! and if its a skat trak prop tool use the closed end of a box wrench or youll wreck the tool

 

[nikad58]

Secret Tip #1

It's a reverse thread!

Doug

And a big wrench makes it a lot easier.:smile:

big cresant wrench
big vise
I also use a old exhaust tube about 3 feet long as a breaker bar !
Clear off your bench !! sometimes they come off with a bang !!

 

[Crab]

And don't forget to use anti seize on the reinstall, as well as torquing to 50ft lb.

 

[mdemco]

the cut off wheel got mine off after I ruined two tools and slit my wrist on that sharp prop, never seen anything like that thing, was on there since 98 though

 

[Midlake Crisis]

Pipe wrench and 6' cheater bar this time.
I must have checked 12 times to make sure I was turning it the right way.
I'm using anti-sieze instead of thread sealer this time.

 

[Proformance1]

I got the old stock impeller off easier than ever this time. Salt water sucks, but I put the impeller in the vice this time and put some heat to the impeller, then used the inmpact on the spline shaft tool. Took 2 seconds, once it was heated up.

 

[steve-uk]

i slid my mid shaft assembly on the end of the spline, then put a pry bar into the coupler to allow me purchase on the impeller.. worked like a charm...

 

[blaster800]

You guys need the Blaster800 prop tool . I made this and it works like a charm , 2'' heavy wall tube , weld your spline on one end , make it long enough to be just short of your wrench, and if you have a quality hitch on your rig your prop will be off in 5 secconds , no vice needed . the nice thing is your shaft stays straight even with a 6 ft cheater bar ! Mine goes with me when i travel .

 

[steve-uk]

You guys need the Blaster800 prop tool . I made this and it works like a charm , 2'' heavy wall tube , weld your spline on one end , make it long enough to be just short of your wrench, and if you have a quality hitch on your rig your prop will be off in 5 secconds , no vice needed . the nice thing is your shaft stays straight even with a 6 ft cheater bar ! Mine goes with me when i travel .

that is sweet :smokin:

 

[douglee25]

You guys need the Blaster800 prop tool . I made this and it works like a charm , 2'' heavy wall tube , weld your spline on one end , make it long enough to be just short of your wrench, and if you have a quality hitch on your rig your prop will be off in 5 secconds , no vice needed . the nice thing is your shaft stays straight even with a 6 ft cheater bar ! Mine goes with me when i travel .

I'll tell you what, that is a slick tool.

Good job thinking out of the box.

Doug