Tom, Looks like I will receive my pump today.

I see a lake run on Monday.

Thanks, John
I'm trying to figure out how anybody would interpret to Mokai that they are having a pump problem so the water issue inside the bearings would be covered under the warranty!

You would think they would have established a spec on the turn-ability of the pump shaft on a bench test!

Can you imagine what would happen should the bearings freeze up at 4000 rpm's?

I'm sure New ES-Kape owners are scratching there heads or other body parts on this issue!
I have to believe the resistance would have an effect on the overall performance, although to be determined on my next run.
If the my speed reading doesn't get a reasonable 12 or 13 mph, I will have no choice but to loose 20 lbs.
