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Westerbeke 90A FOUR — Changing the Raw Water Pump Impeller

Maintenance

For the Westerbeke 90A FOUR, from the Westerbeke operator's manual.

Before you start

  • If any of the vanes have broken off the impeller, they must be found to prevent blockage in the cooling circuit; they often can be found in the heat exchanger.

Procedure

  1. Close the raw water intake valve.
  2. Remove the pump cover.
  3. Carefully pry the impeller out of the pump with the aid of two small screwdrivers.
  4. Install the new impeller and gasket, moving the blades to conform to the curved cam plate.
  5. Apply a thin coating of lubricant to the impeller and gasket when assembling.
  6. Open the raw water intake valve.

Tools required

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Source: Westerbeke operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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