Oil X-Changer-R system

[sailorskip]

Tried to contact this company to get new impeller, etc. Phone not answering. There is a web site. Address listed is at Sailors Exchange - a used marine equipment store. Anyone had any luck?

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Tampa

 

[Comodave]

Hope there is support for this product since there is one installed in our new boat. Will be following this with interest.

 

[Shrew]

I ordered two and what came were basically Jabsco impellors. I don't have the model. I've since replaced mine with a Reverso.

 

[Comodave]

I ordered two and what came were basically Jabsco impellors. I don't have the model. I've since replaced mine with a Reverso.

Why did you replace it?

 

[OldDan1943]

Take the impeller up to WM. The have a counter top display mat..... just lay the existing impeller on the mat and match it.

 

[garmstro55]

For some unknown reason they don't seem to answer the phone number in the website. I emailed them and they sent me this number to call and ask for Linda: 904-808-0667

Having said that, I had already ordered from an online site (can't remember which one) as the impeller is a pretty standard item.

 

[rgano]

As I have said before here, I fought those faulty impellers for years on two boats having to replace the impeller before/during each oil change. Others have said they did not have such issues, but I did. A Marco M164-220-12 gear pump was the perfect fix. Pumps all day every day!

 

[garmstro55]

As I have said before here, I fought those faulty impellers for years on two boats having to replace the impeller before/during each oil change. Others have said they did not have such issues, but I did. A Marco M164-220-12 gear pump was the perfect fix. Pumps all day every day!

My X-Change-R was working perfectly, that is until I read your post on this subject. I think you jinxed me, because it stopped working about a month later. I ended up just changing out the impeller but if it craps out again in less than 3 or 4 years I just might do the same thing.

 

[jleonard]

I used one of their pumps for almost 20 years and the original impeller was still working fine.

 

[rgano]

I used one of their pumps for almost 20 years and the original impeller was still working fine.

You were unbelievably lucky!

 

[rgano]

My X-Change-R was working perfectly, that is until I read your post on this subject. I think you jinxed me, because it stopped working about a month later. I ended up just changing out the impeller but if it craps out again in less than 3 or 4 years I just might do the same thing.

Sorry!

I have been using these things since around 1987. Great concept. In my sorry case, no impeller, I repeat, no impeller survived two oil changes in my two boats. I think my gear pump will be in my will!

 

[jleonard]

You were unbelievably lucky!

Maybe. But the vast majority of the time the oil was not “hot”. Sometimes just a little warm and sometimes cold.
And it never ran dry.
I always had a hose from the bottom of the oil pan to suck out of.

 

[ranger58sb]

Our Oil-X-Chang-R model -- 950, something like that -- had metal impellers. Never needed changing.

-Chris

 

[rgano]

Maybe. But the vast majority of the time the oil was not “hot”. Sometimes just a little warm and sometimes cold.
And it never ran dry.
I always had a hose from the bottom of the oil pan to suck out of.

I used mine under the exact same conditions, well, never cold. Unbelievably unlucky, I guess.

 

[garmstro55]

Sorry!

I have been using these things since around 1987. Great concept. In my sorry case, no impeller, I repeat, no impeller survived two oil changes in my two boats. I think my gear pump will be in my will!

I think you should include me in that will!

 

[rgano]

OK. Which lump of coal for you?

 

[OldDan1943]

The Reverso system (oil change) and (fuel polishing) use vane pump with replaceable vanes and springs.

 

[Shrew]

Why did you replace it?

It leaked both oil out and I suspect a bit of an air leak that impacted performance. I tried to fix the leak a few times, but it was in an ackward spot. I needed to remove it, then disassemble it. You can't really see where the leak is coming from when it's on a bench. I re-installed all of the fittings, and anything else on there (it's not like there's a lot too it). Nothing ever worked.

I gave up and replaced it with a Reverso. Metal gear pump should be more reliable than a rubber impellor.

 

[rgano]

I gave up and replaced it with a Reverso. Metal gear pump should be more reliable than a rubber impellor.

Amen. I am here to prove that point with mine! And it looks like it passes to garmstro upon my demise.

 

[garmstro55]

Amen. I am here to prove that point with mine! And it looks like it passes to garmstro upon my demise.

Woohoo!

 

[Knot Fast]

My XChangeR Model 946D (Triple Port, connected to 2 Engines, Generator) pump slowed and sounded off.
Same experience = manf does not respond to service issues.

Another boater suggested: https://www.ebay.com/itm/131844621422?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Perfect fit. Reasonable install (boat yoga).
The old impeller had thrown 1 vane.
I use XChangeR to drain; I fill pouring from above - reduces old oil in the XchangeR from returning to engine. Prolly extends impeller life. Not difficult....

 

[Brent Hodges]

I just went through this! Reverso uses the same Pump in some of their models. Call them and tell them which Xchanger you have and they have the impeller kits.

 

[SAFE HAVEN]

Impeller part number

As suggested by Knot Fast a two pack on eBay is around 15 bucks. That’s what I went with and it’s worked fine for the last year or so over about six oil changed on the Loop.

Oem Impeller Kit on Amazon-

Wayne 66059-WYN3 Utility Pump PC1 / PC2 Impeller Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TM8XVE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_TYY898X6A5ZV7T2MFGYA

 

[Hammer]

My X-Change-R was working perfectly, that is until I read your post on this subject. I think you jinxed me, because it stopped working about a month later. I ended up just changing out the impeller but if it craps out again in less than 3 or 4 years I just might do the same thing.

Hello. I have a Mainship, too. I need to replace the original x-change-r impeller (2002) and I wonder if you remember the make or model number of the replacement impeller you used.

 

[Hammer]

As suggested by Knot Fast a two pack on eBay is around 15 bucks. That’s what I went with and it’s worked fine for the last year or so over about six oil changed on the Loop.

Oem Impeller Kit on Amazon-

Wayne 66059-WYN3 Utility Pump PC1 / PC2 Impeller Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TM8XVE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_TYY898X6A5ZV7T2MFGYA

I have a Mainship 390 2002 and need to replace the XchangeR impeller, too. My model XchangeR is 946D, which has support for port, starboard and a generator. I have twin engines. Does you have twins or single engine?

I'm Wondering if its the same model.

 

[garmstro55]

Hello. I have a Mainship, too. I need to replace the original x-change-r impeller (2002) and I wonder if you remember the make or model number of the replacement impeller you used.

I ended ordering from Defender and, as it turns, out, X-Changer used the same pump and impeller as Reverso.

 

[rgano]

All I can say is reread post #7 if you want to forever quit complaining about this system.

 

[garmstro55]

All I can say is reread post #7 if you want to forever quit complaining about this system.

But I’m still in your will for your modified X-Changer, right?

 

[rgano]

Yes you are, but you could avoid a LOOOOONG wait if you'd just spring for the gear pump.

 

[Comodave]

All I can say is reread post #7 if you want to forever quit complaining about this system.

Are you saying that you replaced the pump in the Xchanger with this pump?