Rebuilding a Sherwood or buy new?

Outlawman · May-09-2008, 06:58 AM

Looks like both of my Sherwood water pumps need a rebuild or replacement as the bearings are very hard to turn. I found kits with the bearings, gaskets & impeller for a "major repair" for about $135. vs new replacement for around $350. each.

I found the rebuild instructions online. Are these pumps easy to fix or should I buy new?

Outlawman · May-09-2008, 08:17 AM

Never mind... due to a requirement for pressing new bearings, looks like I'll be getting new.

Dirtguy · May-09-2008, 08:28 AM

Do a search or give the specs. I found quite a few good cheap places to et pumps.

MATTANZA · May-09-2008, 08:32 PM

call captains locker.

JUST-IN-TIME · May-10-2008, 07:15 AM

what are going to do with the old pump?

Outlawman · May-10-2008, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JUST-IN-TIME

what are going to do with the old pump?

My plan was to list 'em on ebay... If you need one, feel free to PM me an offer.

JUST-IN-TIME · May-10-2008, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Outlawman

My plan was to list 'em on ebay... If you need one, feel free to PM me an offer.

i was just cheakn

Dirtguy · May-10-2008, 07:57 AM

Ebasicpower.com was the cheapest on genuine Johnson pumps for my app. I did go a bit larger.

"You never have to worry about how long she'll pump when you've got a BIG Johnson!!"

They had Jabsc, and Sherwood too!

dG ;-)

Outlawman · May-10-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirtguy

Ebasicpower.com was the cheapest on genuine Johnson pumps for my app. I did go a bit larger.

"You never have to worry about how long she'll pump when you've got a BIG Johnson!!"

They had Jabsc, and Sherwood too!

dG ;-)

Thanks, and yes, that's where I went. I googled the pump and found the best price was at ebasicpower (a whopping $40 less than the next best price).

mongo75 · May-14-2008, 09:03 AM

David, next time you gotta rebuild, just use a large vice and a couple of the right size sockets to press the bearing in and out. I rebuilt a Jabsco for my first boat w/ a 270 in about 20 minutes.

Outlawman · May-14-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mongo75

David, next time you gotta rebuild, just use a large vice and a couple of the right size sockets to press the bearing in and out. I rebuilt a Jabsco for my first boat w/ a 270 in about 20 minutes.

I'll go one even better - next time I'll just bring 'em over with a sixer!

mongo75 · May-15-2008, 07:14 AM

that'll work!