You can buy the engine water pump from an auto parts store? Advanced auto, auto zone? The water pump is the same on a car and a boat?
I've looked around on other forums. Some say yes if you're not on salt water, some say no all together.
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You can buy the engine water pump from an auto parts store? Advanced auto, auto zone? The water pump is the same on a car and a boat?
I've looked around on other forums. Some say yes if you're not on salt water, some say no all together.
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Last edited by wv_waterdumby; 06-09-2011 at 02:03 PM.
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yes the WATER PUMP that is mounted in the center on the front of the block is an automotive piece. the RAW WATER PUMP that is mounted low and to the driver side is not.
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My last question....I can't get a marine water pump by this weekend so i'm willing to buy an auto one as a temp. Most of the auto part pumps are clockwise rotation, at least for an 84 ford 351. Does that mean looking at the motor it's turning the pump clockwise? Thanks for all the help fellas.
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Definitely change the water pump. Water coming out the weep hole indicates worn bearing and seal. The pump WILL fail completely, and soon. The difference between marine and auto water pump is a marine water pump has a bronze impeller and stainless back instead of the automotive cast impeller and stamped steel back. no worries about the back, but most water pumps from autozone and other chain autoparts stores offer the "life-time warranty" on one of their brands. Ask to see all of the water pumps they offer, usually the lifetime ones have a bronze impeller. again, not a show stopper if you arent running in salt water, if you are fresh water only no problem with going for the automotive water pump. The water pump is only to recirculate the water drawn by the raw water pump, (the impeller the marinas are pointing you to). No if's ands or buts, I replace this every year, 20 dollars for something that can ruin your weekend (or season) real quick. very easy to change too, at least on my indmar.
Jamie Warwick
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2002 Supra Launch 22
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Since this is a temporary fix. Do you see any reason this wouldn't work?
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...9827905____BBV
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its not a temp fix. it will last longer than you will own the boat
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What happens if my engine turns counter clockwise(because i don't know) and the water pump is clockwise rotation?
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My engine is a standard rotation or LH, same as the car engine so you are correct. A car circulation pump will work. Thanks again guys. You've been a big help.
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Water pump from auto store is not even close.
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