Removing impeller on Hayward Super Pump 700 (SP2670007X10)

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Unlike the regular Superpump where you can slip a 7/16 wrench to hold the rod while undoing the impeller, the expert series is differen and it looks asthough I need to do something/hold in place this end as I remove impeller except a flathead screwdriver isn't cutting it? Do I need a special tool? Am I a weakling? Or am I approaching this wrong? Thanks

 

[1poolman1]

Unlike the regular Superpump where you can slip a 7/16 wrench to hold the rod while undoing the impeller, the expert series is differen and it looks asthough I need to do something/hold in place this end as I remove impeller except a flathead screwdriver isn't cutting it? Do I need a special tool? Am I a weakling? Or am I approaching this wrong? Thanks

Try a strap wrench on the fan. Just don't tighten it too much. It has more leverage.

 

[AaronHi]

Hello,
I too have this issue and a strap wrench on the impeller still doesn't work since the leverage on the impeller is better than the flathead on the end shown in the above picture. Any other tools or methods recommended for disassembly?

Thanks!

 

[1poolman1]

Hello,
I too have this issue and a strap wrench on the impeller still doesn't work since the leverage on the impeller is better than the flathead on the end shown in the above picture. Any other tools or methods recommended for disassembly?

Thanks!

Try a strap wrench on the fan. Just don't tighten it too much. It has more leverage.

 

[AaronHi]

Try a strap wrench on the fan. Just don't tighten it too much. It has more leverage.

The problem is at the end of the shaft where the fan connects there is very little space to get a strap onto it. The only other thing I was thinking was to remove the fan blades. Perhaps I'll reach out to Hayward.