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I purchased one of these http://www.speedseal.com/SpeedsealLife/Lifehowitworks.htm but haven't gotten to the boat yet to install it. My Deere 4045 main engine uses a generic Johnson F7B-9 raw water pump. A little more run-dry capability, and easy-change pump cover. That and a Globe Run-Dry Impeller might be too much upgrade in one go--hopefully they'll turn out to be good upgrades which will lessen the chances of impeller destruction.
 
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I have yet to see a GLobe impeller disintegrate into pieces.

Back to my mod, a total success. We were out on the water for 5 hours today and ran the gen the whole time. It pumped perfectly.
 
Wil said:
I purchased one of these http://www.speedseal.com/SpeedsealLife/Lifehowitworks.htm but haven't gotten to the boat yet to install it. My Deere 4045 main engine uses a generic Johnson F7B-9 raw water pump. A little more run-dry capability, and easy-change pump cover. That and a Globe Run-Dry Impeller might be too much upgrade in one go--hopefully they'll turn out to be good upgrades which will lessen the chances of impeller destruction.
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I watched that video and think it is a good idea.
 
Wil said:
I purchased one of these Welcome to Speedseal How it Works but haven't gotten to the boat yet to install it. My Deere 4045 main engine uses a generic Johnson F7B-9 raw water pump. A little more run-dry capability, and easy-change pump cover. That and a Globe Run-Dry Impeller might be too much upgrade in one go--hopefully they'll turn out to be good upgrades which will lessen the chances of impeller destruction.
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The Speedseal website says they've gone out of business. I have the Speedseal Life and would like to get a set of the 2 wearable parts. Anybody else dealt with this?
 
Gulf Comanche said:
The Speedseal website says they've gone out of business. I have the Speedseal Life and would like to get a set of the 2 wearable parts. Anybody else dealt with this?
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Why? Did they wear out?
You can go to a bearing supply house and buy teflon sheet in various thicknesses, just cut it to fit.
 
Unfortunate--didn't realize this happened, bought mine 6-8 mos ago. Hopefully someone will continue the business.
 
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