Waterway Impeller Removal

[cdogstu99]

Hey guys--i'm trying to replace a shaft seal on my Waterway Hi-Flo Side Discharge pump (above ground). I've got all the back pieces off but cannot get the impeller off. I've taken the cover off the back of the motor and tried to hold the screw in place while turning the impeller but it just won't budge. Any helpful ideas? I'm almost ready to just get a new pump..might be easier

 

[mas985]

You need to hold the motor shaft with a wrench in the back of the motor then unscrew the impeller screw.

 

[JamesW]

Note that the impeller screw is reverse thread.