{"product_id":"jabsco-817-0000-bearing-seal-self-priming-pump-repair","title":"Jabsco 817-0000 Bearing Seal | Self-Priming Pump Repair","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eIf your Jabsco self-priming water pump has started weeping at the shaft, this is the part that fixes it. The Jabsco 817-0000 is the genuine bearing seal that keeps raw water out of the pump bearing. It's the seal only, not a full kit, and it's the smart, low-cost repair for a healthy pump that's just started to drip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your Jabsco self-priming water pump has started weeping at the shaft, the bearing seal is usually the culprit. This is the Jabsco 817-0000 bearing seal, the exact service part that rides between the pump bearing and the impeller bore. It's a small piece, but it's the one that keeps raw water on the wet side of the pump and out of your bearing. When it dries out or wears, you get that telltale drip under the pump and, left alone, a bearing that fails not long after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pumps live a hard life. They spin every minute the engine runs, they pull salt water, and they sit in a warm engine room that bakes rubber and elastomer parts over time. Most seals we see come apart around the two-year mark, sometimes sooner on a boat that runs a lot of hours. The seal itself doesn't wear like a bearing does. It just gets stiff, loses its grip on the shaft, and starts to pass water. That's your cue to pull the pump and freshen it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do you know it's the seal and not something bigger? Look for water tracking down from the pump shaft, a light salt crust building underneath, or a slow drip that shows up only when the engine's running and pressurizing the raw water side. A little weep is the early warning. Catch it there and you save the bearing and the shaft. Ignore it and salt water works into the bearing, the bearing seizes or gets sloppy, and now you're into a much bigger repair. So we tell people to treat a weeping seal as a this-weekend job, not a someday job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorth being clear about what you're buying. This is the bearing seal only. It's not a full service kit and it's not the impeller. If your pump is due for a complete rebuild, you'll also want the matching impeller and, ideally, the bearing. We'd rather you knew that up front than opened the box expecting a whole kit. For a lot of boats, though, a weeping shaft with a healthy impeller just needs the seal, and this is the part that fixes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing it is straightforward if you've had a pump apart before. Pull the pump off the engine, take the end cover and impeller out, and pry the old bearing seal out of the body bore. The new seal goes in lip-first toward the impeller bore. Give it a light coat of water pump grease before you press it home so it seats clean and doesn't grab the shaft dry on first start. Take your time getting it square in the bore. A cocked seal leaks just as fast as a worn one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of things we've learned the hard way. When you button the pump back up, snug the end cover down evenly and don't lean on it. Over-tightening that cover can distort a fresh seal and undo the whole job. And while you're in there, spin the bearing by hand. If it feels rough or notchy, do the bearing at the same time. It's a lot easier than pulling the pump twice, and a tired bearing will chew up your new seal in short order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a repair part for boaters who maintain their own raw water pumps, and for the yards and techs who service Jabsco self-priming pumps as a matter of routine. If you keep spares aboard, a bearing seal is a smart one to have in the box. They're cheap, they're small, and needing one on a weekend when the parts counter is closed is a bad way to spend a Saturday. Match the part number to your pump, keep a little marine grease handy, and you'll be back running in an afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGenuine Jabsco 817-0000 bearing seal, the correct service part for Jabsco self-priming water pumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBearing seal only, the part that keeps raw water from passing along the pump shaft into the bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for a worn or dried-out original seal, no modification needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstalls lip-first into the body bearing seal bore for a proper seal against the impeller side\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdeal for the common two-year seal refresh on hard-run raw water pumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmart spare to keep aboard for weekend repairs when the parts counter is closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePairs with a fresh bearing and impeller when your pump is due for a full rebuild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Jabsco reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the Jabsco 817-0000 include?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJust the bearing seal. This is the seal only, not a full service kit and not the impeller. If your pump needs a complete rebuild, order the matching impeller and bearing separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhich pumps does this seal fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's the bearing seal for Jabsco self-priming water pumps. Match the part number to your pump's parts breakdown before ordering, since Jabsco uses different seals across its pump lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I know my bearing seal is bad?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe classic sign is water weeping or dripping from the pump shaft while the engine runs, often with a light salt crust building underneath. Catch it early and you save the bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eShould I replace the bearing at the same time?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf the bearing feels rough or notchy when you spin it by hand, yes. It's much easier than pulling the pump twice, and a worn bearing will quickly damage a fresh seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhich way does the seal go in?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLip-first toward the impeller bore. Give it a light coat of water pump grease before pressing it in so it seats cleanly and doesn't run dry on first start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need to take the pump off the engine to replace it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. You pull the pump, remove the end cover and impeller, and pry the old seal out of the body bore before pressing the new one in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat grease should I use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA marine-grade water pump grease on the seal and shaft. It helps the seal seat and protects the shaft on that first dry start-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this a genuine Jabsco part?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It's the Jabsco 817-0000, the manufacturer's own bearing seal for their self-priming pumps, backed by the full Jabsco warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I reuse my old impeller after replacing the seal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf the impeller is still flexible with no cracked, set, or missing vanes, you can. Any doubt, replace it while the pump is open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow often should this seal be replaced?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThere's no fixed interval, but many seals start to weep around two years on a pump that sees regular hours. Inspect it any time you service the impeller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJabsco Bearing Seal for Self-Priming Water Pumps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJabsco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e817-0000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e671880000420\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBearing Seal Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBearing Seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeal Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLip Seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold As\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBearing seal only, impeller and bearing not included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJabsco Self-Priming Water Pumps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine cooling and raw water pump service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInstallation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePress-fit into the pump body bearing seal bore, lip toward impeller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Jabsco manufacturer warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What does the Jabsco 817-0000 include?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Just the bearing seal. 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