Remove pump propeller

[mancubus]

I want to change bearing and seal on my old Hurlcon/Astral pump. I'm struggling to remove propeller:


I tried to block shaft and unscrew it (anti-clock), but no luck. I'm curious if any secret skills needed?

 

[ajw22]

Maybe @JamesW will have ideas.

 

[JamesW]

Maybe a strap wrench or put some big hose clamps around the impeller to get better leverage.

 

[mancubus]

Good idea!!!
Thank you

 

[mancubus]

That was a solution. Big thanks for the idea @JamesW

 

[JamesW]

Glad you got it.



I was actually thinking about 1 or 2 hose clamps like this.

Once the clamps are on, the screws give you something for a large pair of channel lock pliers to catch onto without damaging the impeller.

You can even put a thin strip of rubber around the impeller for more grip and more protection for the impeller.

In any case, you got it, which is what matters.

 

[Poolbreh]

Saw you already got it, but they also make impeller wrenches