[C320-list] Globe Impeller Problem

[Karl Mielenhausen _/)]

Attention:

The last 2 times I replaced the water pump impeller in my Yanmar 3GM30F (Japan version), I've used the Globe (Model 418). Globe impellers are reportedly made of elastomer compounds, developed for optimum performance and self-lubricating for run-dry protection. Additionally, Globe impellers are said to have greater resistance to sand and dirt abrasion.

My water pump shaft requires a 3/16" keyway and the Globe 418 impeller seem to fit OK in the past. The last one I purchased (from Defender) only had a 1/8" keyway, however, and did not fit.

I contacted Globe via their website and received a reply from Matthew W. Koenig, Business Manager, Marine Products Division. After some investigation, he confirmed that the 418 should have had a 3/16" keyway, not the 1/8" that I had. He has sent me 2 replacements at no charge.

The bottomline is that if you have one of these in your 'spares' box, you'd better check the dimensions, before you need to install it. 



Karl Mielenhausen

2000 C320 Hull#690 "Silver Lining"

New Bern, NC

http://pages.suddenlink.net/kmielen/

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