56 Firestone 5 hp.Water Pump

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  • February 15, 2018 at 1:54 am #9220
    grdgator
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      Hello, I have a 56 Firestone 5 hp. I have it running smooth. Used Oddjob’s Tech Tip #1 to rebuild the coils. My problem is I have a good impeller, but I can’t get a water stream, only hot air. Any tricks to get water pump to work? Thanks

      February 15, 2018 at 2:48 am #71072
      need2fish
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        Where are you looking for the water stream ?

        If you have the bail-a-matic option, you should have 2 impellers — one for the powerhead, the other for the bailer.

        Are you testing in a tank ? — if so the water level for testing this engine should be just below the powerhead.

        February 15, 2018 at 2:57 am #71073
        grdgator
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          Looking for water from hole just under fins plate. Dont have bail-a-matic. Will try immersing foot deeper in water tomorrow. Thanks.

          February 17, 2018 at 1:53 pm #71168
          jim-moffatt
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            US Member - 2 Years

            check the seals and pipe that goes between the lower unit and the pump cavity. THe seals should be in good condition.
            Sometimes the pump casting gets corroded and distorts the stainless cup. The only fixes for this are to remove the cup and then the corrosion or replace the whole assembly.

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