Asian water pump impellers

[olcah]

I looked on EBay for an impeller for  a 1956 Evinrude 15 HP OMC 375638.  Usually I wind up with Sierra.  But EBay is loaded with Chinese made impellers for around $10.  I have never tried one of these although the price is tempting.  Does anyone have running experience with these?  I just don’t want to lose a powerhead trying to save a few dollars.

[crosbyman]

personnaly  I have tried several models  of China made  impellers and never had issues.

I did hear  some folks saying the adhesion between rubber part and  the brass  can break but it hasnever been my experience.

up to you I guess.   today it seems…… some OEM stuff is made in china anyway

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olcah

[billw]

When the Chinese finally take over the US (and Canada) because they have put those two countries out of business, by dumping cheap product, their stuff won’t seem as cheap anymore, in hindsight. That’s if they let the Westerners live long enough to think about it. Was that too dark? Good.

Long live American manufacturing!

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David Bartlett

[crosbyman]

Very profound issue with roots fundamentaly  being   the unequal  ownership and…..redistribution of wealth, freedom and happiness  across humanity.

The redistribution,  if not the consumption of this wealth (and all the benefits we currently  derive from it  as a society)  is a slow continuing , unstoppable process  with India  eventually  taking over  China who self destroyed itself with their low birth rate  controls for 50 years …

It is just a matter of time.

“Soylent green” and “The day after”   were just a peek in the future to come.

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[Mumbles]

The only issue I’ve ever seen with Chinglish impellers is the quality of the material used in them. Most are soft and supple while a few I’ve had are almost as hard as a rock and need sanding down to fit correctly. I usually buy them in quantity from the ‘Make An Offer’ sellers with free or cheap shipping.  I’m sure your BRP Evinrude dealer or Sierra source them from the same places.

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olcah

[fleetwin]

I would stick to OEM for something as critical as water pump parts.  You can try chinese junk for some stuff that won’t harm anything if it fails.  But, when a water pump fails, overheat damage is quick and irreversible.

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