Cabin Cruiser wrenching! Bravo 3 impeller change!

[@flyingsparksgarage]

POST YOUR EXPERTISE BELOW!!! Hey y’all!! So we haven’t cranked it up as of yet- we had someone message us and say we needed to fill the pump with water or some type of lubricant before we crank it! All the impeller fins have on them is dish soap! Should we take a hose off and put some water in there or are we ok!? TELL US, EXPERTS!!! 🙌🏼

[@dnjsmith91]

I just used dish soap when I installed it and hooked water hose and earmuffs when I did mine

[@henrybaugh1715]

Just dish soap is sufficient

[@lar10101]

Just put on the earmuffs, and run the water with good pressure. A little cold water should come from the discharge. Start the motor, and look for the discharge from the exhaust port to confirm the impeller is functioning. It should increase. Discharge water should be warm, not hot, and flow may increase with mild revving of the engine. Do not over rev, and don't put it in gear. Do you have temp gauge on the dash? Keep an eye on it, if so. Love the videos.

[@trythistv]

You're fine, put muffs on and fire it up, check risers to see if they stay cool, and watch exhaust for water exiting. Your impeller didn't look that bad but was due for replacement, I've seen them where the fins were all gone and we've had to pull every line off and find them all else risk one blocking a passage. I use glycerin as an impeller installation lube as it is water based and won't attack rubber, certain "lubricants" of the Kentucky (KY) variety are glycerin, but dish soap works perfectly fine too.

[@fightinggator4398]

How's the bronco doing?

[@garystratton4125]

Great job on the impeller. Wow, I am impressed. Love to see a couple that are meant to be together as you two are. You will go far in this world.

[@Veezyjung]

It warms my heart some when you get the little munchkin involved in your wrenching. I have a friend in Michigan with a young daughter and I totally want to teach her how to wrench.

[@michaelraabe3401]

A rule of thumb on boats is to have two hose clamps at every location. Redundancy is a good thing. It might keep the boat from sinking.

[@johnhornsby9620]

It's not for redundancy. It's USCG requirement to have double clamps.

[@Raw7119]

Hi guys, it’s such a pleasure seeing you all interacting together as a family, I found your channel by accident but now has become a fan.. good job dad and mom, Keep up the good job,,

[@freerun351]

Great videos. My best years, were those spent working with my dad, on our 35' Thompson cabin cruiser, wooden,. Sanding, painting, etc. My comment, a boat is a hole in water in which one pours money, it was a joke my dad said, it was not meant to poke fun at you all. My dad was a WWII veteran, was at the Battle of the Bulge and many engagements. He had a sense of humor, to help him thru tough situations. I do like your videos very much.

[@boodaghost6896]

Had a boat mechanic once tell me to throw an old comforter to lay on when working around an i/o motor. Did this when removing a starter from a twin Volvo setup. It was soooo much less painful.

[@flyingsparksgarage]

I certainly need to do that next time!!

[@dougdavid9321]

Always back flush that intake hose before installing back on the seawater pump. Take in off at the thermostat housing and back flush it with a garden hose to get out all the pieces of impeller.

[@davidlanz5000]

Yep - if there are chunks missing they had to go somewhere! I bought a used boat, changed the impeller with no chunks missing, but still found a previous chunk lodged in the fitting next to the pump. Glad I checked!

[@Mechone11]

Most impellers come with a water soluble lube in a squeeze package ,to help with installation ,but more important to lube the rubber as it will be running dry on startup .Another good lube to use by many marine mechanics is KY jelly as it is water soluble and has more than one use...LOL

[@Brenda-jf2pe]

Don't laugh but KY jelly works also , had a 26 Rinker with bravo and 454 it works as a lube ! It's very important to get the fingers on the impeller going in the right direction.

[@phuongtdh]

Emily, I appreciate your patience and efforts to do all maintenance work 🙌

[@ZorbaDundee78]

Loving all your vids. I really had to say that you're the first American (I'm Australian and I work with a lot of Americans every day) that say "zip ties" like Australians do as opposed to "cable ties". Probs mean SFA but needed to say it. You guys are great and I'm stoked I found you yesterday. Keep the awesome work and fabulous content going. 1,000,000 thumbs up guys. PS, love the F450

[@williamblaisdell2103]

I recently discovered your channel on You Tube. You have just purchased the cabin cruiser and it has been great watching you repair it and enjoy it so much. I did the same thing a few years ago, I bought a 21' Sea Ray bow rider with the 5.7 liter Mercruiser stern drive. We have been doing all the things with our boat that you have been doing except staying over night. We trailer our boat to Sebago Lake in Standish, ME. If you enjoy a real big lake, come to Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton, NH. Happy boating.

[@danieldesimonedanny1827]

I enjoyed this & I did not even open my tool chest. The boat manufacturers put these things in the tightest places. You knew all the tricks!!

[@simonilett998]

Don't feel bad. It's ALWAYS a major pain in the....removing the hoses, and getting to those pumps. Glad to see someone else had as much fun as I DIDN'T, on the couple I was silly enough to do for customers..lol..You guys did very well, on a very difficult job👍

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Thanks so much!!!!

[@simonilett998]

@@flyingsparksgarage Yeh haha, for something that should be a 1/2hr job, it's a real shame that more mechanics, with actual 'real world' experience, don't design things..everything would be too easy...I'm sure more and more nowadays it's young design engineers playing computer games designing stuff, with no hands on experience trying to repair what they design...Either it's their vengeance against mechanics for actually passing their practical exams (don't want to get their silk hands dirty or break a fingernail)...or they get a bonus for making things as difficult as possible, generating more profits for the manufacturers in labour charges due to the extended labour times required..lol...I guess if every job was easy, everyone would be doing it😂👍🇦🇺

[@dennisprocop4166]

Wow, Emily you have no fear! Even for an experienced marine tech that is a very difficult job, I am impressed! 👍👍 Tip, if there are a lot of chunks missing from the impeller you should back flow with a strong flow to get them chunks out.🤗

[@paulliuzzo1320]

As the dad of two daughters I love seeing a female who is not afraid to get greasy and loose a little knuckle skin. I have been taking my daughters camping, fishing, and boating since they were tiny. And they started handing me tools when they were still in diapers. So cool that you are passing on the knowledge to the next generation of independent women. Great video's~

[@karaDee2363]

It really does help to be young when you do this stuff because you have to be a contortionist when working on some of these engines... I used to constantly drop my tools into the bilge just below the oil pan, so I discovered it really helps to have an extendable magnet on hand at all times lol

[@petepaganini1833]

Hey guys, there is a plastic check valve located on the front of the engine,usually behind the idler pulley bracket, has a hose on top and on the bottom; that is where the missing chunks are. Also, Emily, next time pull the pump mounting bracket off, makes the removal alot easier! Keep up the great work love the channel!

[@stinger4095]

Finley is always chilling. Our yorkie always barks at Finley while watching your guys vids. She enjoys them as much as we do.

[@flyingsparksgarage]

That’s so funny!!! He’d probably like her 🥰

[@The44Irish]

I'm not going to suggest anything, I just enjoy your videos! Thanks!!

[@nickbetz5909]

I feel your pain on boat repairs, I have a 1994 larson 280 cabrio with a 502 power plant. I got a majority of the bugs fixed, now on to getting the carb rebuilt and getting some of the wiring issues sorted out and then we are ready to rock!!!! Keep up the great job on the videos they are awesome!!!!

[@cliffmorain7215]

I would keep a journal with all your part #'s for future references. Like I saw a part # on that serpentine belt wouln't even hurt to carry a spare one of those. Great video.

[@dinkchow]

Shoestring on the screwdriver blade, lashed to you wrist ,BAZINGA. No lost tools into never, never land. lol

[@markbremmer8642]

Or to the top of the handle, if it's a Craftsman brand. Perfect place for it.

[@jcl1201]

Nice video always like when you include your niece.. she is growing up fast great job ladies 👍

[@rickccorbett]

Great job! About to attempt mine on the same 7.4MPI Bravo 3. Thank you so much for the motivation! Now, I just need to grab some tools and a coffee. Wish me luck!

[@green2red]

Finley AND Kid! ☺️ 14:22 You even exhausted Finley!! 😂 His new haircut is cute. Short projects = more vids, Me likey! 👍

[@c140flyer]

It doesn't matter how tough a job can get, Emily always comes up smiling! Keeping your skin in perfect shape for modeling must be a challenge after wrenching.

[@decapua]

Hey Emily. I enjoy watching your videos. I just replaced my sea water pump and impeller on my mercruiser bravo 3. Your video is very insightful. Thank you. I felt like I was in the belly of the beast when removing the pump. It’s a tight spot. Afterwards, I was beat up…cuts and bruises. So I feel your pain. Anyway, I run my boat on cedar creek too. Bought my first boat from Mr Heath, like y’all did. Hope to meet y’all someday on the water, maybe party cove 😄. Keep the videos going. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Confuzd70]

I just wanted to write and say think you for all your different content,Work on car and trucks, you work on boats, and you have family there to help you and you can teach another female that its ok to get a little dirty and greasy and still look beautiful doing it. And thank your husband for teaching you. You all are one of my favorite channels to watch on youtube.

[@danadiggins793]

Thank you for this episode! I have twin 7.4s and this is very helpful! Looking forward to your mini projects on the boat as I have the same issues on my SeaRay 370.

[@MM_in_Havasu]

I installed a rather expensive Hardin Marine water pump impeller housing made of stainless steel in my boat's raw water pump, works absolutely great!(I have a Merc Bravo 1 outdrive w/big block Chevy engine)The standard water pump housing is plastic and they give you a new one with the overhaul kit for the pump. Dish soap is just fine to use on impeller blades when installing.

[@FOADJEWTUBE]

EXCELLENT JOB AS U DO...THANK U BOTH FOR BEING SO DOWN TO EARTH N HAPPY...FINLEY ROXXZ AS DUZ THE KIDDO...GOD BLESS US ALL

[@ct4cf]

Best practice on those impellers is2 soap up the interior instead of the impeller. Then it will slip right in. Do the same w/the hoses just b4 reinstall &they will pop right on.

[@Pilgrimdave1960]

Emily teaching her niece to do engine work on the boat. Goddess. That's what she is. Wonder Woman is real

[@bpoole73]

My steering actuator on my volvo penta sprung a leak ..the hardest thing I've ever done. You are much calmer than me.

[@tjjewell4115]

I was going to suggest that you use a nut driver when loosening a hose clamp, for me it works better than a screw driver, TJ

[@888johnmac]

you mean like they did at 12:30

[@tjjewell4115]

No, they used a Rachet, not a nut driver...

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Started off with a screw driver then got a nut driver!

[@fredcichorz9802]

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[@steveskouson9620]

Get one of those 4 way screwdrivers, from Horror Fright. Pull the larger bit out, and that hex, (5/16 or 8MM) is perfect. Just one of MANY tools I never bought from HF (I miss those free coupons.) steve

[@geebopbaluba1591]

An old marine mechanic told me 40 years ago to fill the pump with vasoline and it would help seat it and make it pump almost as soon as the engine starts and also help in install

[@Madscientist9898]

You will find the pieces of that missing impeller at the inlet of your oil cooler (bottom hose connection). You may have to take it off to remove them. Oil cooler is mounted vertically on the front port side of your motor.

[@ericneering6357]

Very nice job but you know that separated because you started the boat without water right never turn your motor over without having a hooked up to a running garden hose or in the water. Very nice job I sent you to my wife once a while in the hopes that she’ll start helping me in the garage, I can always hope

[@Dan-ot7tz]

seriously did she grow over night? love watching you guys, i like how Aaron just stays back an lets you dig in until you get frustrated an need the help.love your guys banter

[@flyingsparksgarage]

It takes a lot of effort for him not to jump in and do it for me because he’s a GREAT mechanic and I’m slow and inefficient! But he knows I love learning and the sense of accomplishment so he exercises much self control! 😅🙌🏼 Sure appreciate you watching!

[@Dan-ot7tz]

@@flyingsparksgarage Hey you arent going to learn if you dont do, its great to see you two working together.an you are making a mini mechanic with the kid. keep doing you, you guys rock :)

[@tpackn45]

I LOVE THIS! YOU GO GIRLS!! One of my favorite how too's!

[@terryrutherford2114]

You guys are awesome. You did well! I agree, new impeller every two years. I'm having my Malibu done next weekend when it goes in for winterizing. I'm not as DYI as you guys, but that's why I love your Vlogs! Be Well!

[@timk2853]

Really not too bad at all...break down and buy the puller for like 50$...can do mine in about 20 min now...

[@JCAJCA3]

Key Largo to Bimini Bahamas! That would be a great trip. We have done it six times and loved every minute of the adventure. GOD speed. JC

[@davidcoorey8864]

Hey Emily and Aaron! As you were getting some water in the bilge during your 10 day trip you should replace the bellows. Also check the Manifolds and Risers as they need to be replaced every 5 years if the boat is in salt water.

[@MadScientistGarage]

Lila is such a cutie pie. What a great shop foreman to have around!

[@philpotts3893]

Mrs. Emily, great job!!

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Sure do appreciate it!!!

[@bgonz3599]

Dam that Datsun looks crazy! Crazy mint!

[@johnmepham798]

Your country is worth fighting for. Don’t stop.

[@flyslow2096]

This cracks me up. I just commented on one of your post on Instagram I think that I just got a Boat similar to yours very excited. And I’m researching how to put it in the new impeller. I type it in KZbin what comes up? your video first hilarious

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Lol!!! Howwwwdy!!! Such a funnnn job!! 😂😂

[@johnquinn5104]

a good idea to carry a spare serpentine belt on board. a cotter pin puller, the one that looks like a bent screwdriver that comes to a point is a big help to remove stuvk water hoses. you did a good job.ps,,I am a retired mechanic with 50+ yrs. exp.

[@deangrant1366]

Working in that space isn’t funny. You seem to find humor. You must be a God. Thank you for your enthusiasm

[@codylapoint]

Looks good to me, and those pumps will self prime, so I wouldn't worry about trying to prime it manually. Just don't wait forever to put it in the water as the soap can crystallize and dry out like glue after a while. If you are going to be in salt water make sure your zinc anodes are in good shape and haven't been painted over. They need yo be contacting bare metal underneath somewhere for current to pass through. Its also a good idea to check your outdrive for stray current when the engine is running with a volt meter. You'll need a chunk of silver to drop in the water on your probe. There are videos on here about how to do it if you don't know. Me trying to explain it here won't be as clear and straightforward as if you watch a video anyways. Good luck.

[@richmickiewicz8234]

OMG !!! I am in love !!! Where can I find my own Emily ???

[@jimgavin1761]

You should find the broken chunks in the hose before you run it.

[@BillB23]

Stole my thunder. Worst case: they're blocking the heat exchanger.

[@markbremmer8642]

Look at BisforBuild for example. He bought a yacht with Diesel engines in them, and one engine had previously had a impeller replaced, but they left chunks of the old one in the system, and ruined the engine.

[@g.h.1726]

when installing a serpentine belt,remember smooth to smooth and groove to groove, smooth parts of belts to smooth parts of pulleys

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Absolutely!!

[@russmcelreath5623]

Charismatic...love the content, pizza Aaron well done mate...Em way to get in there...🥃❤️❤️

[@Rudi-Mhz]

Hi There! Ist's a good choice to do some smaller Takes between. In this small Area, you need kardanic Fingers 😂. In our Lancia Garage we had Special Mechanics to wrench the Area above the 4x4 Transmission of the Delta Integrales! Tight long Arm with small Fingers were needed! Otherwise you must pull Out the whole Engine/Gearbox Unit to work properly in it. You did a good Job !!!!

[@ncurc9766]

Nothing more fun then standing on your head working on a boat, been there too many times, my boat you have to take half the interior apart to even get close to the impeller

[@IgorSerbinin]

glycerin for impellers storage and installation works great.

[@tony66au]

2 household items I keep in my workshop and toolbox, Dish soap and Vaseline. The Dish soap isnt an issue coz I always have extra's in the pantry but the LOOKS I get asking the Pharmacy (Drug store) to order the biggest pot of Vaseline for me? Priceless.

[@newgardp]

Awesome job, your apprentice is awesome! Finley and Aaron got to be consultants on this job. I'm going to have to look up pizza on a smoker now! It's nice to watch patient mechanic work being done with lots of smiles!

[@archstanton9206]

Hey guys..next time try pulling the two bolts that hold the pump bracket to the block...they are on the front next to the timing cover. Then pull the whole deal. On my boat (same pump, same thing.) I just use dish soap and gently slide the impeller into the housing at the same time turning the pulley gently in the right direction, no zip ties needed impeller blades lay over just fine. When reassembling, slide the pump into place as you slide the lower hose back on...gives you room to battle upper... Always use the fake-a-lake when firing out of the water, period. With fresh impeller put the muffs on and turn on the water, slowly, let it run a minute or two, then one of ya on the key and the other on the water valve, once she starts give more water right away. I have been doing this for 20 years or so and no failures so far...

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Thanks so much for the suggestions!

[@sharronhumphries6727]

Hey guys, I was informed that with this set up you should never run the motor on muffs but you need to use fake a lake or a perko flush pro. Can anyone help me out here ?.

[@espennormann4168]

I just found your channel, and I just love this boat series! I hope there will be more boat content in the future💙

[@thomaspaccione8237]

I remember when you first brought the boat home, you started it with no hose on the intake. I was very surprised that that impeller was in as good a shape as it was.

[@mikenicholson9465]

I was afraid you were going to have a problem with that pump, in your first video you started the engine dry. Never run that pump dry. Put the impeller on the shaft and screw the housing over it. Orient the blades on the impeller the proper direction, a single motor should run clockwise, if not you could trash the impeller on start up. I am glad to see you got the new one piece housing also. Lubricate with a thin coat if water proof grease when installing. Very important, the inlet hose seals the whole lake from coming into your boat, do not take a chance on your hose clamps not being tight. Now you see why boat mechanics get $100.00 an hour. Lol Good job on your first bravo water pump impeller replacement!

[@peterodriguez5209]

I really love your KZbin channel I really learned a lot a stuff thank you

[@herbertsunday5913]

1 video a week would be awesome. Can’t wait to see what you have next.

[@2Redoctober]

I removed the whole mounting bracket. It made things easier. No need to lubricate impeller because when u hook up hose or put boat in water the pump will get flooded with water. Just don’t start it dry. I’m impresses you did this. My wife would not pick up a wrench. It makes you that much more attractive.

[@williammcelhose7929]

I enjoy your videos and watch them.

[@AndyZ325is]

Hi. Like your videos. I'm in the boat business and I wanted to point out an easy but very necessary fix. The sea strainer that connects to the water intake for your engine needs some fittings replaced. There are 2 plastic elbows on the inlet and outlet of the sea strainer. These need to be replaced with Bronze. The plastic elbows can crack and flood the boat. Make sure you replace those. Also clean your sea water strainer while you are at it. Make sure the ball valve is able to be closed and opened in case of emergency. It wouldn't hurt to replace the intake hoses from the ball valve to the strainer and on to the engine. They are over 20 years old and you don't want a failure there. If you need help with boat parts, I can help. I've been in the business a long time and must say that was a great buy. Bayliner haters go away! Also wondering if you made sure the replacement outdrive had the same gear ratio as the original. Was thinking about that after watching the madien voyage! Thanks!

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Thank you so much Andy! We had no idea about this repair- or upgrade rather, since the elbows aren’t broken to our knowledge! We’ll do some research on this!

[@paulgassler1021]

Rockin' a DF Cropduster halter! Love your videos. Keep teaching the world.

[@MrGeorgeferreira]

amazing woman.. I am trying to release my pump aswell... I have already spent 5 hours and I cant get it off. I cant twist the hoses to get thme released so I can get the pummp out.tomorrow I will use a set of pliers ( channellocks)

[@70sstreetracergal61]

WHOHOOO!!! THE KID IS BACK! ❤️ Have fun wrenching chickies!!! ❤️👍🏻🙋🏼‍♀️.

[@jamesdodd8731]

Emily we all have jumped right into a project and half way in realize we should have wore gloves! Well done on this repair.

[@chappy5538]

Finley was having a good time stay safe.

[@JorgeRodriguez-es6jl]

Hi...Great video! Also check your manifolds and risers...they only last 3 years, maybe 5 if they are stainless steel. When they go bad water can go into the cylinders. Peace!

[@glendurant911]

your dogggy is hilarious the way he chills and looks comfortable.

[@kevinkanak1380]

I have the same pump on my Mercruiser inboard. Only easy way is to take it off. And I used zip ties and dish soap too!

[@handyman5455]

I like your all black outfit. Matches your gloves Love you guys channel

[@philjungels7617]

A touch of silicone grease on the ends of that impeller will make it easier to install, and prevent dry starting.

[@mikeshuck2760]

This was a topic of deep discussion here www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=1629961 Yes, I always lube impeller with silicone base grease. Sil-glide brake lube, harmless to rubber.

[@huseyindayanr8767]

Seni hem kıskanıyor ve inanılmaz saygı duyuyorum başarınız muhteşem

[@rixkafer56]

that looked like a work out ! good job ! first time always takes the longest on stuff like that and great smile... some one beat me to it but finley at 14:22 is like is she done yet !? lol kidding

[@neverclevernorwitty7821]

I suspect, just like with a smaller outdrive with impellers in their lower unit, it is a HELL of a lot easier to install the impeller first onto the shaft. Then grease the impeller fins and housing, and then install the housing on the shaft while twisting the shaft (or perhaps the housing in this case) in the appropriate direction. No zip tie sorcery required.

[@peteward8125]

Man !! You guys need to take that boat to destin Florida for the power boat rally!! The emerald water and the white sand beaches are spectacular!!

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Destin is on our list!!!

[@centralparkfitness]

Does it get any sexier than a tall, cool drink of water laying across a big block then climbing out of the bilge with a smile and JBF hair? Incredible

[@brenttyers5440]

nice headlights Emily

[@Bobby82568]

The kid!! Man how they grow up so fast 🥲.

[@chrismaplethorpe6781]

Have taken skin off knuckles and grazed my arms loads of times taking bits of engines in the past.

[@ChiChi-dy9qi]

So impressed. I wouldn't have even tried that.

[@rayforigo4747]

you guys are awsome ..... i am a new viewer to the channel all the way up in the Great White North .... it's getting really cold faster than I like .....just wanted to say really enjoying the channel ....P.S congrats on the election that you as a country have made it to the other side

[@dnjsmith91]

Make sure when you install it in the correct rotation with the motor and I used dish soap to twist the new impeller into the housing

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Awesome, thanks!

[@jimklepacky6338]

now she is a keeper.does she have any sisters up north?Both of my engines need new impellers.And I also make a great grill pizza

[@craigdry9522]

Great job. And one awesome helper 👏👏👏👏

[@n3glv]

Any episodes with finley and The Kid YAY! Your niece is SOOOO cute!

[@grahamsmith5780]

Wow! so impressed.

[@kodi1415]

Love your channel.

[@ronross4288]

Navy Veteran Ron, I want one.

[@RadioguyJ]

I’m so thankful for my outboard motors! 😜

[@RobShutt357]

On my alpha one, the impeller was in the lower unit. Crazy

[@timsussenbach5376]

Im 17 and im here to say what a lucky guy