Need help replacing impeller on Gamefisher 7.5

[usnfirefighter]

Ok so i finally got my motor running. after a few minutes i noticed no water was coming out of the 2 holes on the back. then it stopped. i assume the impeller is shot. how do i change it out? I tried getting the lower unit off with 2 bolts on the bottom. Any where else i shoudl look for bolts at?

 

[jake505]

Re: Need help replacing impeller on Gamefisher 7.5

I think it has only two but there are two pins that hold it in too. If I remember correctly I had to get a screw driver between the two peices and pry it apart, but gently it shouldn't take to much pressure, dont want to crack the case

 

[usnfirefighter]

Re: Need help replacing impeller on Gamefisher 7.5

Still having problems gettiing the lower unit off. I loosened both bolts, and the unit moves about 1/2 an inch. it seems loose but won;t come off. I tried prying but nothing. am I missing something???????

 

[usnfirefighter]

Re: Need help replacing impeller on Gamefisher 7.5

Well i wasn't able to get the lower unit completely off, but removed the power head, and the lower unit dropped down farther. I checked the Impeller and to my surprise the impeller is immacullant (still rubbery). Then i realized the key that allows the impeller to spin on the shaft was just laying there. Started the motor up, let it run for about 20 minutes. and it didn;t die. I hope that was the issue. gonna try to optest it one day at the lake. Now I did notice the 2 water exhaust holes weren't putting out a stream of water, but it was misting. Everyone tells me that is correct. So guess i'm gonna see what happens.