[C320-list] Impeller Replacement

[Robert Seastream]

In most cases it's not the actual engine runtime but chronological  
time that takes its' toll on the impeller.  The blades of the impeller  
take a set over time, and any winter layup when the impeller sits idle  
(sometimes at below freezing temps) doesn't help.  What you never want  
is for one of the blades to break off and get sucked into the internal  
cooling system piping.  I inspect yearly and change my impeller every  
two years.  Cheap insurance.

Bob Seastream
Intuition # 906


On May 15, 2010, at 5:02 PM, Amirault Family - S&B wrote:

> All:
>
> You are da men.and women. At the board's suggestion I replaced my  
> impeller
> this week, even though it had very low hours over its two years of  
> service.
> You suggested that it represents cheap insurance. Two of the blades  
> were
> half cut thru at the hub. It was ready. You were right.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Brian Amirault
> 2001 797 Waltzing Bear, too
>