Raw water pumps, pulley rust

[(Nobody You Know)]

As a preacaution I am having my raw water engine pumps rebuilt to include impellors, seals and ball bearings (Jabsco 7420-1001). Originally I had ordered new impellors and seals. Then when a friend with the same series Hatteras and pumps as mine had a bearing seize I also ordered these as well (it's a sealed ball bearing which alledgedly can be purchased from NAPA - but don't say it's going on a boat $$$).

(All this is in the hands of a modest marina facility that only charges $90.00 per hour. Last week I got my teeth cleaned and checked for only $10.00 more - thought I'd throw that in).

The marina service manager advised that there is considerable rust on the pulleys and they should be sanded and repainted. OK.

Question 1: Allowing that conditions vary, what kind of life can one expect out of raw water impellors and bearings?

Question 2: I forgot all about the pulleys which I repainted on my "mulligan" boat. What primer and finish coat would you use on the other engine pullies?

Question 3: Can this be done "in place" - sand and paint - without having to remove them (from block, alternator, etc.)?

Question 4: If I had taken them to my dentist to be rebuilt and painted do you think my insurance would cover it?

Responses are appreciated.

[(Nobody You Know)]

Hi all!

Forgive me for answering my own post but I suspect that at the time of posting it quickly went to the bottom of the list as several new threads came in on top.

I hope this is not too tacky but I really would appreciate any input to the questions above (knowing that experiences are going to vary). Hope they (questions) are not too general.

Thanks,

[Bill Allen]

I'd just clean the rust off the belt surface as the belts will wear the paint off anyways. Paint the rest and go boatting. Bill

[thoward]

Wire brush, sand, ospho, paint with quality enamel.

Oh, and no, insurance does not cover elective procedures

[(Nobody You Know)]

Wire brush, sand, ospho, paint with quality enamel

"ospho"? Todd, help me with this one, please.

[thoward]

You can get it at Ace, Autozone and the like

http://www.ospho.com/