OMC Stringer Impeller replacement Tips??

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I am getting ready to replace the impeller in my 83' OMC V6 stringer I/O. I have this kit http://www.masonmarine.net/product_info.php?products_id=241 and would like to get some tips from those of you that have done this before. Is there anything else I should get before doing this or is this kit sufficient for what I am doing? Is there anything I should check while I have it opened up? Again I have never done this before and know that any helpful tips I can get here may make this job easier.

Thanks in advance for any useful info.
 
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Re: OMC Stringer Impeller replacement Tips??

Do you have access to a manual? With the proper manual and taking your time to understand the process, you shuold not have any problems.
 
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Re: OMC Stringer Impeller replacement Tips??

Yes I do have the manual and plan on following the diagram. I was just trying to for see any possible problems I may encounter and any tips on making the process easier as the manual does not have a step by step on how to change it but more a schematic. I would hate to forget to do something or line something up wrong.
 
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Re: OMC Stringer Impeller replacement Tips??

get the one with the housing.
 
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Re: OMC Stringer Impeller replacement Tips??

have a table or a large cooler or chair ready on the port side.

on a trailer lower the bow as far as it will go, and raise the drive 1/2 the way up.

Remove the very top bolts, and the exhaust and the lower will come down. place it on the table and tie it to the swim platform. be carefull of the cable don't pull on it plenty of play in the cable.

remove the 4 bolts facing u in the upper drive from the bottom and the whole waterpump and shaft will come out. you could raise the drive a little more to make it easy, i sit on a milk crate when i pull the pump.

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Re: OMC Stringer Impeller replacement Tips??

futz said:
have a table or a large cooler or chair ready on the port side.

on a trailer lower the bow as far as it will go, and raise the drive 1/2 the way up.

Remove the very top bolts, and the exhaust and the lower will come down. place it on the table and tie it to the swim platform. be carefull of the cable don't pull on it plenty of play in the cable.

remove the 4 bolts facing u in the upper drive from the bottom and the whole waterpump and shaft will come out. you could raise the drive a little more to make it easy, i sit on a milk crate when i pull the pump.

Copied and pasted from another post i replied to
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Re: OMC Stringer Impeller replacement Tips??

So this work can be performed without removing the entire drive from the boat. I have the Seloc manual and it says the entire drive must be removed. This seems like a lot of extra work.
 
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johno71 said:
So this work can be performed without removing the entire drive from the boat. I have the Seloc manual and it says the entire drive must be removed. This seems like a lot of extra work.
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