I have a 1973 Mercury 7.5 HP outboard that hasn't been run for many years.
I started it recently and believe it or not it runs great, but no cooling. The paint on the power head is shiney so I don't believe the motor has many hours on it.
I removed the lower unit and removed the water pump upper housing and the
impeller blades were all broken off. The shaft is quite rusty and I am unable to remove the impeller hub. I would like to purchase the complete repair kit.
How do I remove the lower pump housing to replace it? Any suggestions on how to free up and remove the impeller?
Most local lakes are trolling motor only which may explain why this motor has not seen much use.
Please help this old retired Chief. I have a few fishing years remaining.
Thanks
I started it recently and believe it or not it runs great, but no cooling. The paint on the power head is shiney so I don't believe the motor has many hours on it.
I removed the lower unit and removed the water pump upper housing and the
impeller blades were all broken off. The shaft is quite rusty and I am unable to remove the impeller hub. I would like to purchase the complete repair kit.
How do I remove the lower pump housing to replace it? Any suggestions on how to free up and remove the impeller?
Most local lakes are trolling motor only which may explain why this motor has not seen much use.
Please help this old retired Chief. I have a few fishing years remaining.
Thanks