Re: 1970 Chrysler 9.9 impeller replacement
You put the engine in forward then remove the four bolts holding the lower unit on. Next, you pull down on the lower unit as you move the shift control lever to reverse. This will give about a 1/2 inch gap. Reach in through this gap with a long screwdriver and remove the screw holding together the two shift rods.
If the engine is a long shaft modified one with the 5 inch extension, the screw is at the top of the 5 inch filler block. After dropping the lower, you must then remove the 5 inch extension to access the water pump.