NeoBurn
01-05-2003, 12:26 PM
I have to put in about another $1000 to get my engine turn-key. (460 Ford)
Based on the following information I am looking for advice whether to rebuild my pump, by a new pump, or buy a used Berk and rebuild?
I have a Panther Jet. It's making a low grinding noise and my pump gear oil is milky. I am assuming the rear shaft bearing/seal is cracked or worn allowing water in. If this is all that is wrong I think the kit is around $300.
However, I haven't found the tools I would need anywhere. If the shaft is warped more $$,and a slip ring for the bowl even more $$. I have opened the bowl and the impeller is in alright shape. The tolerance is really awful someone used liquid steel to repair nics on the inside of the bowl which chunks have since blow out.
Which begs the question which is more cost effective I really don't know what would be involved switching to a berkeley setup, but I can imagine it's not plug and play.
If I just run it this season with the pump in this is there anyway I could damage my engine?
I have put alot of TLC into this boat getting it back online after 6 years of sitting in somones driveway.
I am in the San Diego area any advice is greatly appreciated.
[ January 05, 2003, 01:08 PM: Message edited by: NeoBurn ]
Based on the following information I am looking for advice whether to rebuild my pump, by a new pump, or buy a used Berk and rebuild?
I have a Panther Jet. It's making a low grinding noise and my pump gear oil is milky. I am assuming the rear shaft bearing/seal is cracked or worn allowing water in. If this is all that is wrong I think the kit is around $300.
However, I haven't found the tools I would need anywhere. If the shaft is warped more $$,and a slip ring for the bowl even more $$. I have opened the bowl and the impeller is in alright shape. The tolerance is really awful someone used liquid steel to repair nics on the inside of the bowl which chunks have since blow out.
Which begs the question which is more cost effective I really don't know what would be involved switching to a berkeley setup, but I can imagine it's not plug and play.
If I just run it this season with the pump in this is there anyway I could damage my engine?
I have put alot of TLC into this boat getting it back online after 6 years of sitting in somones driveway.
I am in the San Diego area any advice is greatly appreciated.
[ January 05, 2003, 01:08 PM: Message edited by: NeoBurn ]