1979 Mercruiser Impeller

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phipps

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I have a couple of questions.

1) I have found a 1979 19ft Kona boat with a 260hp V8 Mercruiser in it (thats what the owner says). Any idea which engine this might be?

2) The owner says that the lower unit impeller needs replaced. How hard of a job is this? I have replaced water pumps, starters, etc on automobiles. Is this similar in difficulty?


Thanks,

Gary
 
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Re: 1979 Mercruiser Impeller

Ayuh,... Welcome Aboard,....

#1,.... It's a 350 Chevy....

#2,.... It's something that should be done semi-annually....

#3,.... Have a look Here,+ pick out the Factory Manuals for your driveline,.... 3,+ 4 should cover you..
 
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Re: 1979 Mercruiser Impeller

Motor is a 350 Chev.
Changing the impeller.Buy a service manual or get a diagram something to point the way. It's not hard to replace .Just putting the upper and lower back together and getting it to shift right can be tricky.You might get it the first time and then maybe the 10th time.It's a simple job but can be messed up.Something as simple as the o-ring between cases can be major. BUY A SERVICE MANUAL!!!! Jerry
 
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Re: 1979 Mercruiser Impeller

Thanks for the replies!!!
 
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