[C320-list] Globe Impeller Problem

[Bruce Stumpp]

Karl, 

Interesting.  I purchased two Globe Model 418's from Defender a couple of
months ago and basically got the run around from Mr. Koenig telling me I was
mistaken.  After several e-mails I gave up, used a Yanmar replacement, and
was planning to discuss with the local Globe distributor.  Maybe he finally
realized there really was a problem on their end.  .  

Thanks for the heads-up.

Bruce Stumpp
Adventure, #647
Frog Mortar Creek, MD

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Date: Tue,  4 Sep 2007 16:14:56 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Karl Mielenhausen  _/) " <kmielen at iwon.com>
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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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