Youtube makes it look easy...

[eric nichols]

Just watched a video on how to change impeller and gaskets....looks pretty easy, but everything looks easy when someone else is doing the work. I believe I will tackle this on my own. Thanks for all the advice, guys.



Eric

 

[Berry Lindley]

It is not that bad. Don't over tighten the bolts on the impeller housing. If the housing is OK you don't need a whole kit, just the impeller, housing gasket, and the 2 washers under the lower unit screws. Don't reuse them, they can leak.

 

[eric nichols]

Thanks, Berry. When I searched online I found the kits, but each one comes with a bunch of gaskets and 3 or 4 different o-rings. In the video I watched, not all if this stuff is used. Do the kits come with extras in case of a screw up?



Eric

 

[Berry Lindley]

I never bought the kits, we have 2 great Merc parts places here where I live (one Tracker, one an exceptional tech. I've always been able to get exactly what I needed and not all the extra stuff you don't need.

One more thing. get a tube of Merc 2-4-C lube and lube the shaft gears and the rubber impeller.

 

[eric nichols]

Will do, Berry...thanks again.



Eric

 

[Gilbert Scales2]

Eric, the extra gaskets are for other motors. If you have for instance a 90 Merc, the kit might have gaskets for the 60,75,90,115. Just match the gasket to the one on your motor.



Bubby