I just replaced the impeller in my IP 40 with a spare left on the boat by the previous owner. The spare was Yanmar PN 129470-42532 which had 9 blades. I have been looking on-line for a source to purchase replacements but many show a pict of the impeller with 12 blades. 1) Should I ignore the pict and order the PN, 2) has there been a design change that uses a 12 blade impeller in the same pump, or 3) do I need to upgrade the pump to use a 12 bladed impeller? These impellers are very pricey and I want to get it right.
Thanks,
Clay Showen, owner of Lone Star, an IP 40