water pump impeller replacement

[joered]

in order to get to the water pump impeller on a 98' Johnson 90 HP i assume i have to drop the lower unit. i have disconnected the flange bolts on the lower unit. what else needs to be disconnected and where is this done to drop the lower unit to replace water pump impeller?

 

[JB]

Re: water pump impeller replacement

Hey, Joe. You've disconnected what you need to disconnect. Now apply gentle persuasion to work the locating pin, and maybe the driveshaft, loose.<br />Good luck.<br />JB

 

[12Footer]

Re: water pump impeller replacement

I have no first hand knowlage on this engine, but I think there is a shifter rod on the control side someplace,that must be unbolted too.<br /><br /><br />------------------<br />Time to change my tagline

 

[thecotters01]

Re: water pump impeller replacement

G'day... You also need to disconnect the gear linkage shifter that sits in the engine pan at the top. Being a new motor with lots of extra bits, it may be a tight squeeze to get to this..........good luck.

 

[joered]

Re: water pump impeller replacement

thanks for the info. your advice has been very helpfull. i saw the linkage connection for the shift rod and it is a tight fit but i think i can get it loose;getting it back on might be another story.