This listing is for the End Cover Plate for certain newer Volvo Penta Crank Mount raw water pumps. 
        
          
Fits:  Volvo Penta 22367259  21611833 22031241 End Plate Cover For Raw Water Sea Pump
If your pump won't prime it could be because of a grooved end plate causing a loss of suction.  This is a brand new stainless steel plate and is thicker than the OEM plate.
         
               
               
                  