1976 135hp evinrude water pump

[mike324]

I have a pretty old motor that is currently running and i was just curious about how often i should take off the lower unit and check the water pump for wear and tear. I have never checked it before and i have no idea if it has been looked at in the past. The last thing i want is for it to go out on me. Thanks

[Cricket Too]

If you've never looked at it, and don't know when the last time it was replaced, then drop the lower unit and do it. Rule of thumb is every 2 or 3 years for a pump.

Not a bad idea to do for insurance and it's an easy job.

[tashasdaddy]

i do it every 2 years, if the motor is use regularly, to use them is better than to let them sit.

[F_R]

Believe me when it lets go, as in a spun hub, it's too late. By then you can just put the whole thing out to the street for the trash pickup.