water pump 73 evinrude 50hp lark

[lippy]

recently bought a 73'50hp evinrude that had been sitting for six years. Put fresh gas to it and it fired right up. I have been told that these models do not have a pee hole.So where is the water discharging from? also I have been told that I should replace the water pump. I am wondering should I do this. I dont have much outboard experience. but I am fairly mechanically inclined. Any advice would be greaty appreciated

[JB]

Yes, Lippy.Change the impeller. Get a manual first.Good luck.

[papasage]

lippy the water pump isnot hard to do . just dont break a bolt off . i amnot a mechanick but ihave don it . i even rebuilt one of those . changed one frome eletric to manuel shift worked great . i have a 72 original shop manul . if you need some info would be glad to help . ican scan and send it to you. the 72 is the same as 73 . is yours an eletric or manuel papasage

[papasage]

i never herd of a 73 called a lark . i may be rong . post your modle #. dont take the word of some one telling you . papasage

[papasage]

i never herd of a 73 called a lark . i may be rong . post your modle #. dont take the word of some one telling you . papasage

[lippy]

thanks everyone who answered my questions. correction on the year it is a 74' 50hp apparantly evinrude used the lark name in the 50's and 60's but revisited the name with the 74 model my model # is 50473M