got to be kidding me!!! broke pump tab off

[JuliusCaesar]

didn't even get to 26ft/lbs. Is this a common thing? Can it be welded back? almost done my rebuild and this happens. FFS!

 

[etemplet]

I don't go by the torque the book recommends but looks like something was amiss with that break. Pump is done, get another.

 

[JuliusCaesar]

i'm going to give it to my buddy who is a very good welder and see if he can make it work before i toss it.

 

[etemplet]

I'm laughing because I know just what your buddy is gonna say and even more what he is gonna think and not tell you. Good Luck !!

 

[JuliusCaesar]

lol, yeah, i hear ya. texted him a pic and he said he can make it work, but i personally don't like a "weak" spot. That being said, i won't be torquing down to book specs. i'll just feel for it next time.

crappy part is that the used ones on ebay look like junk and i may be no further ahead. I'll check locally but that's not overly easy either. Do you know what pumps are compatible through the years for a 140mm 650?

 

[bajaman123]

Personally I would JB weld it back on, let it cure, then drill and tap a few 10-32 threaded holes in it and bolt the pieces together before I would attempt a weld...but good luck. It truly SUCKS when these things happen...an otherwise "routine" repair goes totally off the track!

 

[etemplet]

lol, yeah, i hear ya. texted him a pic and he said he can make it work, but i personally don't like a "weak" spot. That being said, i won't be torquing down to book specs. i'll just feel for it next time.

crappy part is that the used ones on ebay look like junk and i may be no further ahead. I'll check locally but that's not overly easy either. Do you know what pumps are compatible through the years for a 140mm 650?

I'd do some checking on reassembly. That mount should not have broken. It obviously was not FLAT against the hull. Make a good inspection that everything is flat and even. Best I can describe.

For me... I'd toss that thing and get another one. I'm not sure which one is compatible. I have a pile of pumps over here. I'll take a look.

 

[POPPS]

I am with templet,,,that ear should never break,,,check that the hull transom is flat,,,my guess is that the drive shaft was not in,,,or even,,,the shaft is the wrong one and too long.