[Alberg30] To all Grey Marine Owners on the List

[John Allen]

George, my tool kit includes a 6" spike (nail) for removing A4 water pump
seals. Also less chance of scoring the walls.
Fuel tank photos forthcoming.

Skybird #522

----- Original Message -----
From: "George Dinwiddie" <gdinwiddie at alberg30.org>
To: "Alberg 30 public list" <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2003 7:40 AM
Subject: Re: [Alberg30] To all Grey Marine Owners on the List


> Yes, this shouldn't be a difficult repair.  I don't know the waterpump
> on the Grey, but on the Atomic 4, there are two seals (not O-rings)
> where the shaft goes through the pump housing.  These are what need
> replacing.  Most people bend the last 1/4" of an old screwdriver to 90
> degrees to make a tool for driving out the old seals.  Check the shaft
> before you order.  If it's worn or scored, replace it, too.
>
> Actually, I like having a spare shaft.  It's easier to put the new
> impeller on the spare shaft and then replace shafts, than to replace the
> impeller on the boat.
>
>   - George
>
>

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