For people wanting to know how to reattach the gear shift shaft to the gear shift coupler. Make sure the gear shift is in the forward position bringing the shaft to it's lowest point and the gear coupler is pulled all the way up putting the gearing in reverse.
Ordered a replacement impeller ($15 including shipping) and it arrived today. Thanks to this video and some of the other comments, I've already installed it in my 1986 15 HP Evinrude. Tested it, works fine and ready for more years. I would never have tried this replacement had I not watched this video, so thanks a lot for posting it.
Thank you for this. I began replacing the water pump on the same exact engine 1 week ago today, then screwed up a seal and needed to order it. Installed it today, then realized that I didn't remember which way the rubber vanes went. Found this video & just got it installed and back on.
If I may mention,, it is always best to clean all threads on the bolts, either using a wirewheel, or, a handbrush, and just before reinstallation, apply a good anti-seize compound to the threads! I say this only as a word of preventive maintenance! I like your videos! It's nice to see someone,, other than myself, with 25 years at this, enjoying himself! Cheers to you!!!
Thanks... good repairs on my old Johnson are getting harder to find so I end up doing it myself... videos like this make the world a much better place for us boaters ;)
Very well done I watched this video to find out where the linkage connection was located on this motor (some, like my 94' ocean pro 175 are up top near the power head)
Don't even know why I was watching this.. Was looking for cat videos. But still watched the whole thing!! Excellent quality. Wish our local outboard services did the same quality!
good vid. I was doing this to my 4hp merc. Same set up really. I found it alot easier to seat the impeller and the pin/key first then lower the housing while turning the shaft clock wise. A little lube hepped too. The linkage was so tricky though going back together, Its a fine tune there.
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For people wanting to know how to reattach the gear shift shaft to the gear shift coupler. Make sure the gear shift is in the forward position bringing the shaft to it's lowest point and the gear coupler is pulled all the way up putting the gearing in reverse.
Ordered a replacement impeller ($15 including shipping) and it arrived today. Thanks to this video and some of the other comments, I've already installed it in my 1986 15 HP Evinrude. Tested it, works fine and ready for more years. I would never have tried this replacement had I not watched this video, so thanks a lot for posting it.
Thank you for this. I began replacing the water pump on the same exact engine 1 week ago today, then screwed up a seal and needed to order it. Installed it today, then realized that I didn't remember which way the rubber vanes went. Found this video & just got it installed and back on.
I watched this like 6 years ago. Just watched it again for a refresher. Thanks for the info. 2nd impeller replaced same boat.
Guys like you are what make RUclips awesome. Thank you for posting the video and saving me money from hiring someone.
If I may mention,, it is always best to clean all threads on the bolts, either using a wirewheel, or, a handbrush, and just before reinstallation, apply a good anti-seize compound to the threads! I say this only as a word of preventive maintenance! I like your videos! It's nice to see someone,, other than myself, with 25 years at this, enjoying himself! Cheers to you!!!
Great tutorial. Straight forward, right to the point. Thanks for taking the time to make this.
Thanks... good repairs on my old Johnson are getting harder to find so I end up doing it myself... videos like this make the world a much better place for us boaters ;)
Perfect video. About to change the impeller on my '87 20hp Johnson. Very informative!
Outstanding video. I liked the explanation on how to remove the lower unit and the considerations about the rotation of the motor. Thanks a bunch.
Very well done I watched this video to find out where the linkage connection was located on this motor (some, like my 94' ocean pro 175 are up top near the power head)
Excellent video, I feel confident now in swapping out my impeller this weekend.
The best I've seen on u tube about replacing water pump.
Fantastic demo. Left no questions in my mind.
Don't even know why I was watching this.. Was looking for cat videos. But still watched the whole thing!! Excellent quality. Wish our local outboard services did the same quality!
Saved me a bunch of time trying to figure out how to do this, big thanks111
good vid. I was doing this to my 4hp merc. Same set up really. I found it alot easier to seat the impeller and the pin/key first then lower the housing while turning the shaft clock wise. A little lube hepped too. The linkage was so tricky though going back together, Its a fine tune there.
Thanks for the Workmate idea, had one for years & never thought about using it for this
The water pump went out today was going to junk the motor until I watched this video. Thanks a lot you just saved a motor.
Thanks for takin the time to do this and share it with us, it was a big help to me, adios