Problem putting water pump back in.

[trophy25]

Hi,

I removed the water pump in my trophy 25 last fall to replace the impeller over the winter which I did. It was a nightmare getting it off and worse getting it back on. I have a 454 i/o.

I removed the fuel filter so that I could remove the backet that attaches to the pump to keep it stable. Once I put the pump back with the bracket installed, I can't get the pump to line up with the other pulleys. Has anyone else out there struggled with this. I have spent hours on this and it just doesn't look correct.

thanks in adavance for any suggestions,
john

 

[Amigo]

Found another Grady owner with a 454 Mercruiser.

I could take some pictures of the front end of my engine if you think it would help?

I gather what your saying is that the v belt would be out of alignment because your pulley is either to far extended from the engine, or the opposite, to close.

How old is your boat? My Sailfish is a 1988 model.