'89 omc cobra water pump adapter removal

86 century

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I have a '89 omc cobra that is leaking lube around the shaft that drives the impeller.
Problem is i cant find a proceeder for removing the water pump adapter.
Any help would be appreciated.
 

a70eliminator

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Re: '89 omc cobra water pump adapter removal

Remove the two screws that hold the adapter and carefully work around it using some some gentle pry action, there are o-rings behind it leaking.
 

sea wolf

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Re: '89 omc cobra water pump adapter removal

Remove the two screws that hold the adapter and carefully work around it using some some gentle pry action, there are o-rings behind it leaking.
Water pump shaft seal is probably shot. Also plan on replacing the 0-ring around the adaptor & gaskets. Use vise grips & try to pull it straight out. Be careful if u try to pry it out. The adaptor can crack & they ain't cheap!
 

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Re: '89 omc cobra water pump adapter removal

OK
I was hoping there was some other way but it looks like gentle force and a praying.

Thank you for the advice.
 
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