Not to vent but I notice here and elsewhere it's pretty commonplace to see the suggestion of "change your impeller" every time someone buys a used motor. I understand the need for new impellers but after spending an hour trying to get the lower unit splines to go back into position in the motor, this has been a pretty frustrating bout. Especially so knowing that the impeller that came out looked to be in good shape (picture attached).
Perhaps a better suggestion would be, beware that the impeller is unknown and always check for a water stream when the engine is up to temp.
Ok I guess that is a bit of a vent. But in this case trying to get this thing back in has been a bear and I have a sore back and lower unit that won't go into place. I don't think I'll pull a lower unit again for a check up. I'll just use the usual 'pee stream' test to be sure the water pump is pumping. My dad recommended leaving it if it's working and I should have listened to him. Sometimes if it aint broke, diving in to fix it ain't always a good idea.
Perhaps a better suggestion would be, beware that the impeller is unknown and always check for a water stream when the engine is up to temp.
Ok I guess that is a bit of a vent. But in this case trying to get this thing back in has been a bear and I have a sore back and lower unit that won't go into place. I don't think I'll pull a lower unit again for a check up. I'll just use the usual 'pee stream' test to be sure the water pump is pumping. My dad recommended leaving it if it's working and I should have listened to him. Sometimes if it aint broke, diving in to fix it ain't always a good idea.