Water Pump for 1970 20 HP Johnson

[John Drew]

How difficult is is to replace a water pump on a 1970 20 Hp Johnson?

Is there anything else I would need to replace while I am in there?

I have replaced them on 91/2 johnson's before.

[Daviet]

If you have done a 91/2, you should be ok on a 20 hp.
Take a look at the parts breakdown to see how it is assembled.

[John Drew]

I have removed the bolts and the lower unit seperates about 3 inches.
It appears there is something holding the unit at the top.

When I move the gear shift it moves the seperated unit about 1 inch up or down with the shift.

Do I need to remove a pin or bolt or just use more force to remove it?

[wilde1j]

Good reason to own an OEM shop manual.

Looks like this:
http://shop2.evinrude.com/Index.aspx..._id=0&siteid=1

[Daviet]

Did you disconnect the shift linkage?

[1kruzer1]

I believe there is a side plate about midway down the leg that's held on with 2 screws. Remove this plate to get to the shift linkage coupler. Remove the lower bolt from the coupler and the link will slide apart.

[John Drew]

Thanks for you help and assistance. That was what I needed to know.
It was easily removed and I can quickly put in the new pump before the 4th of July and get the grandkids on the water.