[Rhodes22-list] Yamaha 9.9 Water Pump Replacement

[Bill Effros]

Jay, 

I doubt that anyone ever got fired for doing too much maintenance, so the easy answer is always "replace the pump-what's the harm".

Let me just say that I've had my Tohatsu for a dozen years.  I think my water is just as salty as yours.  Having been on your boat, I would estimate that our engine usage is similar.  I'm pretty sure Tohatsu also recommends yearly replacement of the pump.

I've never done it.  My engine still runs fine.  I flush my engine twice a year, once when I haul it out, and once when I put it back in -- when I remember.  I usually remember, but not always.

You'll feel safer if you replace the pump.  But if I had replaced mine, at a cost of $100 a year, I would have doubled the cost of my $1200 motor, and I'd be no better off than I am now.

Your call.

Bill


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Jay Friedland 
To: The Rhodes 22 mail list 
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 11:25 AM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Yamaha 9.9 Water Pump Replacement


Folks,
My ob service guy says Yam recommends replacing the water pump assembly 
every year. The motor is 2001 with this the first year in service. I'm 
in salt water 9-10 months, occasionally flush with ear muffs (once a 
month), and end of season run it in a barrel of fresh water for 1/2 
hour (alos to burn off deposits, etc.).

Anybody offer best suggestions on proceeding with this replacement or 
any other winter routine?
  Thanks, Jay

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