Compatible — Water Pump Assembly - Type 132-0146 and 132-0147
For these models: MDJA, MDJB, MDJC, MDJE, MDJF.
Before you start
- Replace any worn components such as bearings, seal, seal seat, and impeller
- Use a new end plate gasket when reassembling
Procedure
- Coat the shaft seal lip with grease
- Place the wear plate in the bottom of the impeller bore with the raised portion of the dimple facing up
- Coat the top of the cam and cam set screw threads with sealer
- Line up the dimple in the wear plate with the hole in the cam and then tighten the set screw
- Slide the impeller over the shaft and secure with the impeller pin
- Lubricate the shaft with grease and check shaft to make sure it is free of burrs
- Lubricate the impeller bore with grease and then install the shaft and impeller assembly using a twisting motion when fitting the impeller into the impeller bore
- Hold the new end cover gasket against the pump housing and install the end cover, securing it with three screws
- Mount the assembled pump on the engine and attach the hoses
Tools required
- grease
- twisting motion tool
Specs & torque values
- new end plate gasket
- worn bearings
- seal
- seal seat
- impeller
Source: manual:974-0750_Onan_MDJA_to_MDJF_Marine_Diesel_Engine_Service_Manual_12-1985.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.