KG4 & KG7 Water pump removal questions?

[mikesea]

Hi Folk’s,

Today is KG4 & KG7 Water pump question day. I have all the manuals the info I need is not in print that I can find. I know it is a cartridge and you use a puller threaded into the holes in the pump. #1 What thread size are the holes I come up with 8-32 but someone must have been in there as the threads are not good. #2 Is it OK to drill all the way through the cartridge if need be to remove? #3 I am thinking of using my air Heat gun on the outside housing before I try pulling. #4 Slide hammer or regular puller? Water pump prop side cover unscrewed easily and threads are perfect.

Thanks in advance,

Mike

[jw-in-dixie]

After removing the cover plate (Left-hand threads, turn CW to remove) and the pump impeller, clamp the prop shaft between pieces of wood in a hefty vise, then holding a block of wood against the casting strike with a heavy hammer until the cartridge and shaft come out. That is the normal procedure and it does work. It’s in the book, BTW.

[mikesea]

Thanks JW
I must have missed it. I try to read all I have before posting a question again thank you very much. Big Hammers need to buy some LOL wood in stock.
Mike

[The Boat House]

I got one out with a 2 bolt puller
and a piece of flat stock. Mine
was almost packed full but I
never understood what that
stuff was,

[mikesea]

Thanks Tubs,
Mike

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