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Yanmar 6LY2-STE — Fresh water pump inspection

Maintenance

For the Yanmar 6LY2-STE, from the Yanmar service manual.

Applies to: Yanmar 6LY2-STE, Yanmar 6LY2-STE/6LY2A-STP/6LYA-STP engine

Procedure

  1. Rotate impeller smoothly; replace pump if not smooth or abnormal noise.
  2. Check impeller blade for damage or corrosion.
  3. Clean cooling water and bypass holes.
  4. Measure clearance between impeller and body: 0.3~1.1 mm.
  5. Measure clearance between impeller and plate.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Impeller-to-body 0.3~1.1 mm
  • Wear limit 1.5 mm

Full service-parts list: Yanmar 6LY2-STE →

Source: Yanmar service 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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