Do I drain gearcase to do waterpump?

[vegard]

Thats what the service manual says. 85ESL74 (85 hp, 1974 Johnson). Also, anything else I should check before I start the motor (hasnt been run for a few years)? it is not seized and it looks nice and clean. Maybe Ill change the hoses... Thanks

 

[SeaMasterZ@aol.com]

Re: Do I drain gearcase to do waterpump?

its probably something along the lines of changing the batteries in the smoke alarm when you roll the clocks ahead ...<br /><br />just a good time to do it<br /><br />of course, there are a half dozen guys here that could answer that question in minute detail, theyll be along shortly<br /><br />

 

[The Marine Doctor]

Re: Do I drain gearcase to do waterpump?

No you do not have to drain the oil while doing the waterpump.<br /><br />But while you are there...it would not hurt.<br /><br />TMD