1987-- 85 hp Force Water Pump

[jeff123]

I have a 1987 -- 85 hp Force Model # 858V7A

I am going to change out the water pump. I have the Clymer manual but it doesn't show how to get to the water pump.

It looks like I need to take 6 bolts off of the lower unit and take the shift pin out. Is there anything else I need to do to get to the water pump?

Do you have any pointers on replacing the water pump.

Thanks

Jeff

[foodfisher]

You'd be better off leaving the shift pin alone. There's a bolt up under the exhaust snout. Remove the snout to access it. Total seven bolts. Don't forget to disconnect the shift linkage half way up the motor leg.

[dave kirk]

Jeff, Read & Print the above sticky "Step by Step impeller change" I changed mine out last year w/ the directions. About 2hrs work & everything works great!

[john from md]

DON'T TOUCH THE SHIFT PIVOT PIN! Just in case you were talking about this pin vs the shift rod clevis pin. The shift rod clevis pin is held in with a cotter key and is in the front of the gear leg.

John

[jeff123]

Yes the shift rod clevis pin is what I was talking about.
Thanks to everyone for all of the help, I will be changing the pump on Thursday. This site is awesome!

[eight tracker]

DON'T TOUCH THE SHIFT PIVOT PIN! Just in case you were talking about this pin vs the shift rod clevis pin. The shift rod clevis pin is held in with a cotter key and is in the front of the gear leg.

John

Whew!!!!!