What in my lower end?

mitchell2345

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Hi,

In the process of changing my water impeller. After taking off the lower unit i see this in the bottom of it...not sure what it is. Its loose but i cant grab it good enough to pull it out. Tried turning unit upside down and hitting the piece and it still wont come out. I assume since its been in there its not a issue but just wanted to double check your thoughts.
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Thanks!
Mitchell
 

UNSUREBOATGUY

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Re: What in my lower end?

Not sure how big it is-possibly the remains of your water shutter?
 

Don S

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Re: What in my lower end?

If you are working on an Alpha I Gen II, it looks like the filler wall (item 9 in the picture below).
It fits into some notches in the upper.

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Don S

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Re: What in my lower end?

You should be able to remove the prop and reach in through the exhaust passage and push it up with a long screwdriver or something.
 

mitchell2345

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Re: What in my lower end?

You should be able to remove the prop and reach in through the exhaust passage and push it up with a long screwdriver or something.

yup that was it...thanks for the tip to get it out. whar is the purpose for that anyway?
 

mitchell2345

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Re: What in my lower end?

yea but its not water tight. that just doesnt seem to do anything. that just cant be tho.
 

Don S

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Re: What in my lower end?

It just directs the exhaust away from the pump.
 
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