Replacing Impeller on 6hp, 2004

[sjdwallingford]

I'm attempting to replace an water pump impeller on 2004, 6HP because no water was spouting from tell tale.

I can identify only three bolts that need to be removed. I removed an upward-facing bolt at the back of the lower unit, and one of two downward-facing bolts next to the anode on the bottom of the lower unit (adjacent propeller). I have loosened the second of the two downward-facing bolts and have have backed it out a bit, but it is difficult to turn and not getting easier. The lower unit appears to be dropping as I back the second downward-facing bolt out.

Is it normal for this bolt to be difficult to turn?

I am also concerned that there may be a linkage I have to disconnect before I can drop the lower unit. In other words, to drop the lower unit and access the water pumpe, do I just remove the three bolts?

Thanks for your consideration.

 

[boobie]

Re: Replacing Impeller on 6hp, 2004

Just remove the 3 bolts and it should come off. The bolts may be tight from corrosion.

 

[sjdwallingford]

Re: Replacing Impeller on 6hp, 2004

Just remove the 3 bolts and it should come off. The bolts may be tight from corrosion.

Thanks. I take it then that there is no linkage on the shift rod that I need to disconnect first?

 

[boobie]

Re: Replacing Impeller on 6hp, 2004

Go to shop.evin.com and look up your mtr. They have goods parts diagrams there. A model # would also help.