Jabsco 9977 Pump Shaft, Short, for Perkins Engines
The Jabsco 9977 Pump Shaft, Short, for Perkins Engines is a genuine Jabsco pump shaft, built to fit Perkins marine engines and keep raw water flowing through the engine's cooling circuit.
Like any Jabsco product, it draws on decades of marine-specific engineering, so a factory replacement performs to the same standard as the original equipment it replaces, without the compromises of a generic aftermarket substitute.
Key Features
- Fits Perkins engines
- Genuine Jabsco part
- Manufactured to original Jabsco specifications
Applications
- Perkins marine engine raw water cooling circuits
- New pump installations where this specification is called for
- Replacement of a worn or failed OEM raw water pump
Specifications
- Brand: Jabsco
- Manufacturer Part Number: 9977
- Product Type: Shaft
- Engine Compatibility: Perkins
- Condition: New
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can this pump run dry?
No — running any raw water or engine cooling pump dry for more than a few seconds will damage the impeller and can lead to overheating; always confirm water flow before starting the engine.
Q: What size fuse or breaker should I use?
Engine-driven raw water pumps like this one are not electrically powered, so no fuse or breaker applies; they are driven directly off the engine.
Q: Will this replace my existing pump without changing the plumbing?
In most cases yes, provided the port size and mounting pattern match. Compare the dimensions in the specifications above against what you are removing before ordering.
Q: How often should the impeller be replaced?
A raw water pump impeller is a wear item; inspecting it at the start of each season and replacing it at the first sign of cracking or missing vanes is the standard practice.
Not sure this is the right part? Send us a Picture of the Pump Plate on your pump and the CLR Marine team will confirm the correct shaft.