{"product_id":"impeller-drive-sleeve-fits-kohler-marine-generators-4ef-5e-6ef-7-3e-series-replaces-kohler-359448-sherwood-g8001","title":"Impeller Drive Sleeve – Fits Kohler Marine Generators 4EF\/5E\/6EF\/7.3E Series (Replaces Kohler 359448, Sherwood G8001)","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003c!-- 🔧 Table Styles (include only once per page) --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  \/* Outer container allows horizontal scrolling (with iOS momentum) *\/\n  .ss-table-wrap { overflow-x:auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch; }\n\n  \/* Base table styles *\/\n  table.ss-table { width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; min-width:640px; }\n  table.ss-table th, table.ss-table td {\n    padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; text-align:left; vertical-align:top;\n  }\n\n  \/* Key: prevent wrapping, word breaks, and vertical text in headers *\/\n  table.ss-table th {\n    white-space:nowrap;       \/* Do not wrap *\/\n    word-break:normal;        \/* Don’t break words *\/\n    letter-spacing:normal;    \/* Prevent theme styles from stretching letters *\/\n    font-weight:600;\n    background:#f8fafc;\n  }\n\n  \/* Small screen optimization *\/\n  @media (max-width:480px){\n    table.ss-table th, table.ss-table td { padding:8px 10px; font-size:14px; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis is a high-quality aftermarket \u003cstrong\u003eKohler 359448 Impeller Drive Sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for use on Kohler marine generators. It is a critical component that connects the seawater pump shaft to the generator, ensuring proper cooling system function. This sleeve is compatible with models in the 4EF, 5E, 6EF, and 7.3E series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis part is a direct replacement for Kohler 359448 and Sherwood G8001.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInstallation involves connecting the seawater pump shaft to the generator spline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMade from durable black rubber to withstand the marine environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDesigned for use with the Kohler Impeller Kit 359978 and seawater pump GM28487.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003ePart Number Matrix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUse this matrix to confirm equivalent references across OEM and aftermarket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ss-table-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"ss-table\" aria-label=\"Part Number Matrix\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eKohler\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e359448\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eSherwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eG8001\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eSeawater pump component\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Model Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eConfirm your engine model\/year in the table below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFor Kohler Marine Generators: This sleeve fits a wide range of models that utilize the GM28487 seawater pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ss-table-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"ss-table\" aria-label=\"Engine \u0026amp; Model Compatibility\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eOEM Part No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKohler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4EF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e359448\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsed with seawater pump GM28487\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKohler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4EFCD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e359448\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsed with seawater pump GM28487\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKohler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4EFKD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e359448\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsed with seawater pump GM28487\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKohler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e359448\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsed with seawater pump GM28487\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKohler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5ECD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e359448\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsed with seawater pump GM28487\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKohler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5EKD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e359448\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsed with seawater pump GM28487\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKohler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6EF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e359448\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsed with seawater pump GM28487\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKohler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6EFCD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e359448\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsed with seawater pump GM28487\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKohler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6EFKD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e359448\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsed with seawater pump GM28487\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKohler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.3E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e359448\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsed with seawater pump GM28487\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKohler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.3ECD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e359448\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsed with seawater pump GM28487\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKohler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5EKD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e359448\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsed with seawater pump GM28487\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKohler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8EFKD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e359448\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsed with seawater pump GM28487\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKohler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10EKD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e359448\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsed with seawater pump GM28487\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdl\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSeawater Pump Drive Sleeve\u003c\/dd\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eInstallation\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eConnects seawater pump shaft to generator\u003c\/dd\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eConnection\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e8 Splines\u003c\/dd\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eRubber\u003c\/dd\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eHousing Color\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eBlack\u003c\/dd\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eDimensions\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eOverall Length: 0.865\" (22mm); Outside Diameter: 1.14\" (29mm)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eOther Technical Attributes\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eUsed with Kohler Impeller Kit 359978\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 x Sleeve Drive (359448)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEnsure the engine is completely off and has cooled down. Close the corresponding seacock to stop water flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCarefully drain the seawater pump assembly to remove any remaining water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRemove the seawater pump's end cover and take out the flexible impeller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDetach the pump assembly to access the drive sleeve located between the pump shaft and the generator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSlide the old, worn drive sleeve off the splined shafts. Clean the shafts if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAlign the new drive sleeve with the splines on both the generator and pump shafts and slide it into position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRe-install the seawater pump assembly, ensuring a secure fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInsert the impeller (lubricate if necessary) and securely fasten the pump cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOpen the seacock to restore water supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStart the engine and immediately check for any leaks around the pump and verify strong water flow from the exhaust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTroubleshooting \u0026amp; FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I know if the drive sleeve needs replacement?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCommon signs of a failing drive sleeve include a rattling or chattering noise from the seawater pump area, a noticeable reduction or complete loss of water flow from the exhaust, or engine overheating alarms. A visual inspection will often reveal stripped or severely worn splines on the old sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat causes this drive sleeve to fail?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFailure is typically due to normal wear and tear over thousands of operating hours. However, it can be accelerated by pump misalignment, shaft vibration, or sudden torsional stress caused by an impeller blockage or a seized pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this part the same as the impeller?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This drive sleeve is a coupler that transfers rotational power from the generator to the seawater pump. The impeller is the flexible, vaned rubber part inside the pump housing that actually moves the water. This sleeve is used with impeller kit 359978.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I install this part myself?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhile installation can be performed by individuals with strong mechanical skills, it is a critical cooling system component. For safety and to prevent engine damage, professional installation is highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow often should I replace this sleeve?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThere is no manufacturer-specified replacement interval. It is best practice to inspect the sleeve for wear, cracks, or loose fit whenever you are servicing the seawater pump or replacing the impeller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eOEM vs. Aftermarket?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis listing is an aftermarket replacement (not OEM). Built to OEM-level specifications with comparable materials. Manufactured in an ISO 9002 facility, batch-inspected for consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eShipping speed \u0026amp; cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWe ship worldwide quickly—typical transit 5–15 days. Standard shipping is free; expedited options appear at checkout where available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; returns?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCovered by a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects under normal use. If issues arise, contact support with your order details. Returns are accepted within our standard window (unused \u0026amp; in original condition). 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