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    Default 1976 johnson 85hp water pump question

    i have a 1976 johnson 85hp.after removing the water pump the impeller was basically ground up chunks so im rebuilding the water pump i couldnt get a new case just everything else. is there anything special i need to know before completing this task???

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    Default Re: 1976 johnson 85hp water pump question

    Yes, you need to be sure no chunks of rubber got up into the engines cooling system.

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    Default Re: 1976 johnson 85hp water pump question

    would i do this by flushing the system?

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    Default Re: 1976 johnson 85hp water pump question

    is flushing it out with a garden hose sufficient??

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