LutherDLG
08-27-2015, 07:18 PM
Hey All,
I was rebuilding the water pump on my motor today and I'm afraid the worst has happened. The bottom housing on the pump was plastic (not sure if that's normal or not) and when I was snugging up the 4 bolts, I'm pretty sure I over tightened one and stripped it.
I just bought the boat about a month ago and this Saturday was supposed to be its maiden voyage (for me), so my question is - do you think it will be OK or should I abandon the plan, start from scratch and order a new housing? The housing is still very tight and I replaced all the gaskets. The bolt that I think I stripped was still firmly in the housing, but I'm not sure how high the pressure gets in these pumps, so I'd love to hear your opinions.
The motor is a 1981 Mercury 115 inline-6.
If I've forgotten to mention any details, please ask. And Mods, if this should be in the General section, please move.
Thank you!
I was rebuilding the water pump on my motor today and I'm afraid the worst has happened. The bottom housing on the pump was plastic (not sure if that's normal or not) and when I was snugging up the 4 bolts, I'm pretty sure I over tightened one and stripped it.
I just bought the boat about a month ago and this Saturday was supposed to be its maiden voyage (for me), so my question is - do you think it will be OK or should I abandon the plan, start from scratch and order a new housing? The housing is still very tight and I replaced all the gaskets. The bolt that I think I stripped was still firmly in the housing, but I'm not sure how high the pressure gets in these pumps, so I'd love to hear your opinions.
The motor is a 1981 Mercury 115 inline-6.
If I've forgotten to mention any details, please ask. And Mods, if this should be in the General section, please move.
Thank you!