Last week I had my "new" boat out, a 1972 Larson, with a 65 horse Mercury on it. After about 2 hours the Merc overheated and we were towed into shore. I decided that the impeller had to be changed so I bought that and a thermostat. This is the first time I have tried to do anything with an outboard. I got the lower unit off but, I have had trouble getting the housing for the impeller off. I am able to get the front but the back seems to be very stuck and I am afraid to force or pry anything.
The area stuck is right were the arrow is, I cannot get down to where the gasket is to try and pry it apart. Should I try to force it or is there some simple way to get it to release from that bolt area? Also, just infront of that I believe is a little piece that will shift it into gear. I think that it is chipped on the edge. Is that normal? It seemed to shift okay before I took it all apart. Thanks, Roger
The area stuck is right were the arrow is, I cannot get down to where the gasket is to try and pry it apart. Should I try to force it or is there some simple way to get it to release from that bolt area? Also, just infront of that I believe is a little piece that will shift it into gear. I think that it is chipped on the edge. Is that normal? It seemed to shift okay before I took it all apart. Thanks, Roger