20 HP Mercury water pump

[Crazy Joe]

How do I unhook the shift rod shaft, to get the lower end off to change the water pump? It has the reverse and forward built in to the throttle handle.I 's a 1996.I bought it cheap ,got the motor running sweet but she needs the pump re-built.
Thanks

 

[Crazy Joe]

Re: 20 HP Mercury water pump

Anybody? Please help.

 

[Laddies]

Re: 20 HP Mercury water pump

There a pin (clip) under the carb port side

 

[Crazy Joe]

Re: 20 HP Mercury water pump

It has an electric starter on that side.Do I have to take it off to access it?

 

[Laddies]

Re: 20 HP Mercury water pump

Yes

 

[Crazy Joe]

Re: 20 HP Mercury water pump

Thank you Laddies.Missoin accmoplished ! The impellers was in 3 peices.I put her back togeather and she running like new. Thanks again!