----- Original Message ----- From: Mike & Dee To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 5:47 PM Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Water Pump Question
Ralph, You make a good point. I have thought the same thing. However, I think reason for the "C" clip is to prevent wear on the inside of the cover plate. If water can leak between the impeller and the cover plate, pump efficiency will be reduced. If you consider the cover plate sacrificial, then toss the "C" clip and replace the cover plate periodically. Mike Wilson 5431 T/R Mike, Thanks for the suggestion.. I Can't see how it would be much different than the Old cover.. The Impellor DOES rub the cover on Both the Old one and the New one. I'm guessing that the "rubber" wouldn't wear anymore... than it would the Pump housing.. If you're not familiar with the SPEEDSEAL cover.. It's Very thick Bronze. 1/4 inch or so. I will be long dead before that bad boy would wear any amount to make much difference... I just can't see what the heck the C clip is doing anyway.. LOL Thanks again, Much appreciated, Ralph ----- Original Message -----
