125 HP Force water pump

[HarleyC]

Does anyone have suggestions or tips for changing out the water pump impeller on an 1986 Force 125 hp (Chrysler type) engine. Are there any pitfalls I should know how to avoid? Were can I get a new pump kit online? I can see there are a couple bolts on the bottom of the cavitation plate, is that all there are, and what about the shift linkage is that tricky at all. Any help is appreciated. HArley

[steelespike]

Fishboy100,Dont know Force pumps so cant be much help.BUT! Dont attempt any repair without a manual. They are at the bottom of the pageamazon.com,NAPA auto parts or the library. It will save you time,agravation and money! If you look around there are a number of places for parts.Try Fairwinds Marina at: www.fairwindsmarina.com Also NAPA auto parts has Impellers listed.their number 18-3559. Good luck.

[HarleyC]

Steelspike, Know what you mean about getting a manual, but they don't give the neat little short cut tips or other "real world" incites. Such as reference special tools, they never say what is a fair substitute. Or substitue parts end of story. Also they can leave out info about wear or how to repair things. Its all replace, replace etc. I know from hard won experience that real people info is better than the books. That said I have a book so shoot me! (grin) Thanks for the info on the NAPA parts. Fishboy

[garry]

I changed the waterpump on my 87 125 Force with just the manual in hand. I had no prior experience on boat motors. Took about 4 hours the first time because I read every step as I performed the task, next time probably could cut 2 hours off. Didn't really have any shortcuts. Extra person would be helpfull( did mine alone). good luck Duffer

[HarleyC]

Duffer, Thanks for the reply, I was going to do mine today but it's raining now. Fishboy