Impeller Problems

[Diesel_7926]

I took apart both of my Pumps tonight off my 95 Speedster and am a little bit worried. First one came apart great no problems, broke free and spun right off by hand. Second one, not so lucky was really stiff and had to use the ratchet to take it all the way off. Lifted off the impeller and found out pretty quick why it was so tough. Im attaching some pics. What do you guys think? Do I need a new impeller shaft or can I just chase the threads? As well the Impeller, I am sending it away to have the blades done. Am I wasting my money? Should I just be getting a new one or will the threads be ok. Thanks to BMANN06 for letting me borrow his impeller tool or I would still be waiting for one to come in.

 

[DonoBBD]

I would chase the threads and put it together.

Don.

 

[BMANN06]

Looks pretty rough ... if your on a budget chase em' if you have some room in budget I'd replace it. Thats just my opinion ... if you sent your impellers down to sbt you could have them send you a new one with your rebuilt impellers. I don't think they're that expensive. No prob about tool.

:cheers:

 

[mcfly]

I would go new but thats just me. You got it all apart now so I would think that would be the time to do it. The threads on that shaft seem in pretty bad shape. If you have it opened now fix it the right way and be done with it. Just my .02

 

[LouDoo]

I would go with a new shaft, not only are the threads messed up (KY Term) but it looks to me that the shaft is damaged for excess heat. If you're going to have the impeller rebuilt they should be able to tell if it is rebuildable.

Lou