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Originally Posted by O C Diver

I think it's a good practice. You really haven't hated life until you try to change one on a rocking boat, in a miserably hot engine room, while simultaneously trying to avoid busting your knuckles and not burn yourself. I usually pull the pump off and check the the bearings etc. in the process. Seems like cheap easy peace of mind when you're doing it on your schedule at the dock.

Ted