Yamaha impeller question

[Baldy Locks]

New guy here. I have many years of life experiences but few with outboards. I am currently installing a water pump kit in my 2010 Yamaha 50 tlr.Should I use sealant on either side of the impeller plate or gasket below it? This is the first pump change and it did not appear to have sealant on it from the factory. Unless it was a light gasket spray adhesive. Hoping some of you Yamah pros can enlighten me. Thanks, Baldy Locks

[rodbolt17]

no sealents.
I do use water proof grease on the bolts.

[Baldy Locks]

Yamaha impeller question

Thanks so much rodbolt17. You have salvaged my weekend. I can now go out in my shop and finish this project. Very seriously, thanks, Baldy Locks.

[rodbolt17]

no worries.
just remember to rotate the drive shaft clock wise when installing the housing to the impeller.
I use a bit of dish soap to lubricate the impeller.

[Baldy Locks]

Yamaha impeller question

Just wanted to say I finished that water pump installation pronto, thanks to the advice and tips from rodbolt17. Turned it into a piece of cake for me. Thank you again, sir. Baldy Locks.

[tonynorie]

Rodbolt, is there a waterproof grease that you recommend that I should keep in my workshop? Thanks!

[robert graham]

In case Rodbolt too busy to answer, Yamaha makes a tube of Waterproof Grease, and I use the Quicksilver 2-4-C Waterproof Marine Grease....a 6 ounce tube could last a lifetime for the average shade-tree wrench, like myself!