Baller oldmanskier Posted August 14, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 14, 2018 The main water pump (engine water pump) that bolts to the engine main bearing went bad. I was not at the lake for a week due to work on call and when I came back the guys said the boat is making a loud noise around the pulleys. They had been skiing it anyway for a couple of days with the boat making the noise. I loosened the belt and could wiggle the main pulley on the water pump. I could not believe the guys skied with the pulley having that much wobble. Surprised the belt did not come off or the pulley. The bearing in the Water pump was major worn out. I had them to quit using the boat until we can get a new water pump installed. Question: The guys want to go to an Auto Parts store and try to find a Water Pump that will fit our boat. I want to order a Water pump that is for the our Mastercraft either from mastercraft dealer or a Boat parts place that has a Water pump for our boat. Is a water pump from an auto parts store quality enough for a Ski Boat? Thanks for any comments or suggestions. oldmanskier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted August 14, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted August 14, 2018 @oldmanskier : It all depends on the specific pump you get and your cooling system will determine the need. A marine pump will have a corrosion resistant impeller, either brass or plastic. A budget automotive pump may have a stamped steel one that can / will corrode in an open cooling system. You can get a marine one at various auto parts stores. If you have closed cooling and run antifreeze through the circulation pump, any pump will work just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jpwhit Posted August 14, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 14, 2018 What @DW said, plus I believe the seals for a marine water pump are different. Automobile water pump seals are designed assuming there is anti-freeze, which has some lubricating properties. A boat water pump, for an open loop cooling systems, assumes the seals have to survive running in a straight water with no antifreeze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted August 14, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 14, 2018 Edit: Read the wrong year of boat,thought it was a 2017. I did replace my circulating pump with a marine one from NAPA. Was a perfect fit,came with both gaskets. At some point a 350 is a 350... You have open cooling or closed loop? My ski finish in 16.95 but my ass is out of tolerance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski603 Posted August 14, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 14, 2018 We had the same thing happen to our ILMOR last year. We ordered the pump from our MasterCraft dealer. I would play it safe and get one from a MasterCraft dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted August 14, 2018 Administrators Share Posted August 14, 2018 dealer or known / trusted boat mechanic. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihacker Posted August 14, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 14, 2018 a reman auto parts store pump is likely $30, carry into a parts store, if a marine unit is available great, if not get whatever on hand and go ski. Swap over to a marine unit this winter when the water is hard and cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted August 14, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 14, 2018 Fwiw, gm recalled a crapload of narine water pumps in 2012 due to impellers cracking in half. Marine unit can be bought off amazon or any marine dealer. Auto pump will rot, they have sheet metal impeller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted August 14, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted August 14, 2018 Amazon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted August 14, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 14, 2018 Jody ' s right. Ooops long link edited. Search amazon" marine water circulating pump" for small block chevy, 60$. Edit 2 :when i clicked on it, price went up to 85...??? My ski finish in 16.95 but my ass is out of tolerance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldmanskier Posted August 16, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted August 16, 2018 Thanks for all the comments. They installed a New circulating pump but not for sure if it is a Marine pump or not. I will find out this weekend. oldmanskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller pcmcon729 Posted August 16, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 16, 2018 My 2012 MC with 5.7 has been through 3 circ pumps, 2 raw water pumps, replaced non-stainless freeze plugs in manifold due to corrosion, and watch out for the 2 raw water intake hoses, for early 2012 production boats, the inner coil spring that keeps them from collapsing under suction were not stainless. Mine corroded and got sucking into the engine. Ilmor changed the quality of these poorly made components late model 2012. My old 2011 that I had sold to a buddy who keeps that boat on a different lake had all of the same issues with that boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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