Impeller Installation

[PATT101197]

I am in the process of changing my impeller. Does it matter which way the impeller is installed? Which way does it rotate?

[Technical Support]

The only thing you need to worry about is getting the blades of the impeller going in the right direction. What i do is install the impeller with the key on the drive shaft. Then i put a little bit of grease in the water pump housing. Then set the water pump housing on the impeller. Next, rotate the driveshaft clockwise (While looking down at it) while pushing down on the water pump housing. Now it will be intstalled with the blades facing the correct way.
Tech Support

[PATT101197]

Thanks for the quick response.
Now that I've changed the water pump impeller, I'm trying to put it back together. I can't get the copper tube lined up with the water pump. Any tricks?

[Technical Support]

It sounds like you forgot the Guide Tube. It is a plastic tube about 4 inches long. It is supposed to be installed on the water pump housing. If you have the guide tube installed it will be very easy to get the copper tube lined up.
Tech Support