just wondering if it is easier to buy a complete built jet pump, impeller and wear ring and do a quick change out or buy the parts to rebuild the pumps and impellers that I already have on the boat? If I do a quick change out what is the recommended place to buy the complete assembly and what kind of impeller do I want for this boat? w use it to pull a tube with at the lake.
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97 challenger 1800 jet pump
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as far as I know seadoo doesnt sell an assembled pump. even the shops assembled the pumps.
You would need a few SD tools to simplify the install of the bearings and seals. bc if you canibalize any of it, it won`t last long at all..
now you have to weigh in the cost of parts VS a complete pump...
currently I`m running 2 complete pump assemblies from SBT with my solas 15/21`s.
you will still need an impeller tool to remove/install an impeller.
I have the same theory, extra pumps just in case one gets lunched...
I`m also using SBT`s delrin wear rings for a while now, no complaints...
I would think the stock/OEM impeller would still work for you. If you pitch down, you`ll lose top end speed by a few MPH. The twin engine challengers have enough umpf to pull a tube as is... however if your really loading down, then go with a smaller pitch.
You would need a few SD tools to simplify the install of the bearings and seals. bc if you canibalize any of it, it won`t last long at all..
now you have to weigh in the cost of parts VS a complete pump...
currently I`m running 2 complete pump assemblies from SBT with my solas 15/21`s.
you will still need an impeller tool to remove/install an impeller.
I have the same theory, extra pumps just in case one gets lunched...
I`m also using SBT`s delrin wear rings for a while now, no complaints...
I would think the stock/OEM impeller would still work for you. If you pitch down, you`ll lose top end speed by a few MPH. The twin engine challengers have enough umpf to pull a tube as is... however if your really loading down, then go with a smaller pitch.
I recently purchased a new set up from SBT....Drive shaft, drive shaft rebuild kit, pump housing and impeller tool. Installed all yesterday and will be testing tomorrow. I must say I was disappointed that the replacement pump was plastic veins instead of brass like the one I removed. I have not heard complaints of them not holding up so I will stick with this for now. I plan on rebuilding the one I removed to have a back up on hand.
If I had known I would have tried to either locate a good used or rebuilt pump, but that's me.
If I had known I would have tried to either locate a good used or rebuilt pump, but that's me.
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