Onan 185-2120 Water Pump Mounting Gasket
The Onan 185-2120 Water Pump Mounting Gasket seals the joint it is fitted to on the pump, keeping raw water inside the wet end and out of the bearing housing and the engine bay. It also sets the running clearance across that joint, which is why a gasket of the correct thickness matters as much as the seal itself on a flexible impeller pump.
Gaskets fail by hardening, splitting at the fastener holes, and by being torn during disassembly. The usual symptoms are a salt trail or a slow drip at the joint, air drawn in on the suction side so the pump will not prime, or corrosion creeping across the flange. Always fit a fresh gasket when the joint is opened, and clean both faces back to bare metal first. This part is listed for Onan water pump 132-0277 on MDKC 3.5 and 4.0 kW and MDKD 6.5 and 8.0 kW generator sets.
Key Features
- Die cut to the Onan flange and fastener pattern for a drop in fit
- Sets the correct standoff between the mating faces
- Seals against raw sea water and coolant side seepage
- Single use sealing part, no trimming or fitting required
- Inexpensive insurance whenever the joint is opened
Applications
- Raw water pump removal, refitting and overhaul on Onan generator sets
- Sealing the pump to engine joint after a pump change
- Correcting a weeping or salt crusted pump flange
- Stocking as a spare alongside impeller and seal service parts
Specifications
- Brand: Onan
- Manufacturer Part Number: 185-2120
- Part Type: Mounting Gasket
- Fits: Onan water pump 132-0277 on MDKC 3.5 and 4.0 kW and MDKD 6.5 and 8.0 kW generator sets
- Quantity Per Pump: 1
- Condition: New
- Shipping Weight: 1 lb
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What torque should the fasteners be pulled to?
Follow the figures in your Onan service literature and tighten in a cross pattern, working up to the final torque in stages.
Q: Why does my pump lose prime with no visible leak?
A gasket on the suction side can draw air without passing water outward. That is exactly the failure that makes a pump slow to prime.
Q: Should I buy more than one?
Most owners keep a spare aboard, since a torn gasket during a service will otherwise stop the job until a new one arrives.
Q: Can I reuse the old gasket if it looks intact?
It is not worth it. The gasket has already taken its compression set, and refitting it usually produces a slow weep at the joint.
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 mounting gasket.
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