65 horse 1971 merc impeller change and shift linkage seals

[johnmorgan]

I did the impeller and it didnt change the amount of water coming out.
I also found water in the gear oil, drained it put the leg back on started
With muffs and no change in water flow. So im wondering about the seals
For the bottom end and why there is not much water is coming out.

 

[johnmorgan]

Re: 65 horse 1971 merc impeller change and shift linkage seals

 

[79Glastron]

Re: 65 horse 1971 merc impeller change and shift linkage seals

Where are you seeing a lack of water? I don't like testing a new impeller on muffs. When possible I like to run the motor in a tank to fully submerge the lower unit. That way you can really see what it will be like in the lake. I have a well, and I don't have enough water flow to fully satisfy the pump on my V6 Mercury running it on muffs, so I prefer a test tank for testing water pumps.

 

[johnmorgan]

Re: 65 horse 1971 merc impeller change and shift linkage seals

Ok I will try fully submerged, after I figure out the seals for the gear oil. And also I must of put the leg on wrong because it is in forward when I put it in neutral. Sucky I thought I did it right but oh we'll one of the guys on here well tell me the tricks I hope thanks for the reply.