Impellar

[FOO FOO]

Hi I have a 87 16 ft. four winns 160 freedom that someone gave meI want to change the impeller. Do I have to take the upper and lower drive or can I just remove the lower. the boat is on a trailer and the stern drive is in the up position. Could I just drain the oil put the lower in the up position and take the lower off ? Also just how heavy is the lowwer part where the water pump is. Thanks Oh ya it's a 3.0 L

 

[JustJason]

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Yes you can just drain the oil and drop the lower.
However a word of advice. The ujoints, gimbal bearing, bellows, and engine alignment should all be checked once a year. So depending on your gambleing luck, you might want to pull the drive to check things out.

Lower is about 50-60 pounds.

 

[Bondo]

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Ayuh,... Sure, it weighs about 40lbs per 1/2... 80lbs for the whole drive...

 

[JustJason]

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I guess Bill's arms are a bit stronger than mine After this week of all the moving and driving, even the light boxes feel like they weight a million pounds right now!

 

[FOO FOO]

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Thanks for the info. Justjason I noticed your from Dunstable MA, I grew up in Nashua. Live in Newburyport MA now. Thanks a bunch.

 

[JustJason]

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I love Newburyport, such a pretty area. I'm dual residenting right now, i'm down in Cape Coral FL, haven't gotten around to changing my profile yet.

 

[Don S]

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You never did say what kind of outdrive it is.

 

[Bondo]

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You never did say what kind of outdrive it is.

Ayuh,... Good point,....

I Assume, 'n I'm thinkin' JJ Assumes it's an Alpha.....

I know,... I Know,....

Never, Ever, Assume....:redface:

 

[ziggy]

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more than once i've commented only to find the op has a belt driven sea water pump. i've been learning to keep my mouth (keep board) closed till i got at least a clue to the op has..