# Westerbeke 22 in a Nonsuch 26 - sea water pump impeller change

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**Created:** [October 11, 2015, 3:43pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/westerbeke-22-in-a-nonsuch-26-sea-water-pump-impeller-change/5900 "2015-10-11T15:43:13Z")\
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**Author:** ![Allen\_Perrins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Allen\_Perrins](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/Allen_Perrins)\
**Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 3:43pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/westerbeke-22-in-a-nonsuch-26-sea-water-pump-impeller-change/5900/1 "2015-10-11T15:43:13Z")

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Hi

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The replacement pump I got had an "O" ring for a gasket, just like the  
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Speed Seal. I modified the cover to have two parallel slots for the two bottom  
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;screws just like the Speed Seal which allows leaving the two bottom screws loosened.  
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I also changed out the screws for "Allen Head" screws which makes handling them by touch  
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;rather than totally in the blind.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Before getting drastic, I would try some "PB Blaster", many applications over a  
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;week's time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hate the thought of removing the engine  
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With all the stuff removed (alternator, starting motor?, etc.) can you get better  
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;access from the cockpit locker ?

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Good luck.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Al  
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Barbcat NS 30C #170