1946 KD-3 impeller needed

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  • February 10, 2023 at 1:04 pm #272606
    daytonajohn
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      I need a 1946 KD-3 impeller. Where do I get a NEW one? Does anyone have a part number for it ? Thanks, DaytonaJohn

      February 10, 2023 at 2:53 pm #272607
      green-thumbs
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        Some early post war KD Mercs and WD Wizards may  have 7 slit oscillator water pumps instead of the usual 3 slit rotating vane impeller. 

        The 3 slit water pump uses impeller  47-24447.  Several vendors sell new reproductions, the old impeller core can be used as part of remolded impeller by several individuals  AND several commonly available impellers can be nodified to fit and serve. Several such adaptions have been subject of articles in Antique Outboarder.

        Louis

        February 10, 2023 at 8:18 pm #272617
        opposedtwin
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          Yep. July 2018. A great short article by Joe Brincat.

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          February 10, 2023 at 9:22 pm #272620
          daytonajohn
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            I can’t find my July 2018 issue (yet) !  This says for the KD-4. Does anyone know if the impeller is the same or the parts are in the same order? I think the gear ratio is what is different ?

            February 10, 2023 at 11:37 pm #272630
            green-thumbs
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              The 3 slit water pumps used on the Early K Models are all the same whether used on a single or twin, Mercury or  Wizard.  Singles have 12/22 gear set while twins have a 14/10 gear set 3 shims and a spacer. 

              Louis

               

              February 11, 2023 at 2:55 pm #272649
              opposedtwin
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                Here you go.

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                July 28, 2023 at 12:53 pm #278599
                daytonajohn
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                  Update:  Bob Grubb told me to contact Brian Wilcox in the membership directory. I did. He said he could sell me an impeller he casts on an exchange basis. I mailed him mine, and he sent me a new one back. I think I paid $30 and shipping.

                  July 30, 2023 at 9:46 pm #278678
                  opposedtwin
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                    Thanks Brian for offering this service!

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