Impeller stuck against wear ring

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SurfSleepRepeat

Location
Greece
bought a +10 year abandoned 92 SN recently.
removed the pump and looks like corrosion has done its job :eek: The impeller is literally stuck against the wear ring and doesn't move a mm (tried also with a wrench)

Question 1: best way to take them apart without too much further damage ?
Question 2: I know nothing about jetski impellers, can anyone tell me by looking at picture if this prop is Aluminium or Stainless Steel ?

I have read that SS propellers can be re-welded/ filled up edges and re balanced.... what about Aluminium ? can they be repaired / rescued ?

Finally is the liner on those wear rings replaceable? i've read that sanding slightly down is a temporary solution an swelling will reoccur fast.

any jet pump experts out there ? :DIMG_20191116_170829.jpg
 
smoofers

smoofers

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mikidymac said:
Sure looks like the stock aluminum piece of junk impeller. Try soaking it with some PB Blaster but it really doesn't matter if you destroy it as they are junk.
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Totally agree. Split the wear ring to remove it. To my knowledge the OEM stainless wear rings (what you have) are not repairable and must be replaced. The prop is not worth refurbishing, given there are so many better stainless options.
 
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SurfSleepRepeat

Location
Greece
Thank you guys,

Any recommendations for an affordable prop and ring ?
(mostly interested from european shops as I leave in Europe)
if i order from the states, it's gonna cost me a fortune in shipping and customs.
 
jetfreak78

jetfreak78

Location
north east germany; island "usedom"
SurfSleepRepeat said:
Thank you guys,

Any recommendations for an affordable prop and ring ?
(mostly interested from european shops as I leave in Europe)
if i order from the states, it's gonna cost me a fortune in shipping and customs.
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www.elprofessor.fr

is your friend for parts in europe.

You can find Wear ring with replaceable plastic liner

https://www.elprofessor.fr/index.php?id_product=62&controller=product&id_lang=2

and Impellers (get a Hooker!)

https://www.elprofessor.fr/index.php?id_category=222&controller=category&id_lang=2

and all other imaginable parts you will ever need.

never had a Problem with them, they ship fast
 
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SurfSleepRepeat

Location
Greece
jetfreak78 said:
www.elprofessor.fr

is your friend for parts in europe.

You can find Wear ring with replaceable plastic liner

https://www.elprofessor.fr/index.php?id_product=62&controller=product&id_lang=2

and Impellers (get a Hooker!)

https://www.elprofessor.fr/index.php?id_category=222&controller=category&id_lang=2

and all other imaginable parts you will ever need.

never had a Problem with them, they ship fast
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THANKS !
Hhhmmmm -- 425 for the Hooker :oops: Ouuuuch ! + 150 the ring = 575 euro Oooops
I bought the whole ski for 300 ! :p (and I have not even started the engine)
looks like it's gonna cost me more than I expected hehe ! :mad:
 
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SurfSleepRepeat

Location
Greece
I think I will need a complete pump....
Can't take the bloody thing apart. everything seems to be "welded" together from corrosion.
I even broke on of the "ears" trying to separate the ring from the shroud (see pic) IMG_20200305_164837.jpg. soaked, heated, etc....
think i'm going to give up
 
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Crashcourse316

Location
Michigan
Use heat and a sledge and just whack it really hard.....your on a mission now. For your children and your children's children....you will get it apart and you will take pictures for us....

Did George Washington (aka Lincoln) just give up getting rid of slavery because people wanted slaves...NO! Did Woody give up when andy likes buzz lightyear more than him, NO! and tomorrow, we will be able to all say did SurfSleepRepeat give up when he couldnt get his pump seperated, NO!. and then we will all continue to work on our builds with renewed Vigor.


(my history may be a little off now that I'm reading this instead of spouting nonsense....)
 
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smoofers

smoofers

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Location
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You might find a decent condition used pump on this site and see what it would cost to have it shipped from the US to Greece. You might still save money over trying to source one locally.
 
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SurfSleepRepeat

Location
Greece
Crashcourse316 said:
Use heat and a sledge and just whack it really hard.....your on a mission now. For your children and your children's children....you will get it apart and you will take pictures for us....

Did George Washington (aka Lincoln) just give up getting rid of slavery because people wanted slaves...NO! Did Woody give up when andy likes buzz lightyear more than him, NO! and tomorrow, we will be able to all say did SurfSleepRepeat give up when he couldnt get his pump seperated, NO!. and then we will all continue to work on our builds with renewed Vigor.


(my history may be a little off now that I'm reading this instead of spouting nonsense....)
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Haha ! you made me laugh.
It is very true, I'm on a mission and i will raise the ring in my hand like o Trophy. Just for you Crashcourse316 :D !!!
an you have a very poetic and Epic way of writing ! Congrats. I like people with subtle humor like yours
 
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SurfSleepRepeat

Location
Greece
smoofers said:
You might find a decent condition used pump on this site and see what it would cost to have it shipped from the US to Greece. You might still save money over trying to source one locally.
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Yes i'm with you.
The problem is custom duties. they can charge whatever they want... and usually when they see a parcel from the US they will charge anything from 100 to 200 euro tax
no logic behind it ! Thieves !
then if i add transport + customs i might end up at the same price as a European purchase unfortunately....

lets see... my priority now is to dismantle the pump and assess what I really need.
 
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SurfSleepRepeat

Location
Greece
Crashcourse316 said:
Use heat and a sledge and just whack it really hard.....your on a mission now. For your children and your children's children....you will get it apart and you will take pictures for us....

Did George Washington (aka Lincoln) just give up getting rid of slavery because people wanted slaves...NO! Did Woody give up when andy likes buzz lightyear more than him, NO! and tomorrow, we will be able to all say did SurfSleepRepeat give up when he couldnt get his pump seperated, NO!. and then we will all continue to work on our builds with renewed Vigor.


(my history may be a little off now that I'm reading this instead of spouting nonsense....)
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Crashcourse316, this one is for you.
I told you that I was going to take o picture of the ring and raise it like a Trophy !
Enjoy ! :D

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