remove the lower unit of the motor (the part with the prop attached to it) by loosening the four bolts which hold it on, as you are doing this be carefull to hold the lower unit in place when loosening the last bolt so it doesn't fall to the ground. Inside the unit is a small box held on by four bolts, this is the water pump, remove the four bolts and the gaskets (there are three gaskets two rubber gaskets which sandwich a metal gasket). The small turbine lookin thingy is the impeller. Remove the impeller inspect the casing and gaskets for cracks or damage. If the water pump housing is cracked or damaged replace it same with the gaskets. Install new impeller and repeat thes steps in reverse order to re-assemble.
Changing the impeller on a Johnson 70 hp outboard motor requires pulling the power head and disconnecting the engine. Once this is done, an open end wrench can be used to first loosen the fitting before removal.
how do you change the impeller on a Johnson 9.9 out board motor
The impeller on a 9.8 Mercury outboard boat motor can be easily changed. Remove the retaining bolt. The impeller will come off. Reverse the process to install the new impeller.
The impeller is located inside the water pump housing, on the topside of the gearcase. The gearcase will have to be removed in order to service it.
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What year? It may require special tools.
How do you change a water pump impeller on a 1993 Johnson out board
To change the water pump on a 15HP Johnson outboard, first ensure the engine is off and cooled down. Remove the lower unit by unscrewing the bolts holding it in place, then disconnect the shift linkage. Take off the old water pump housing and impeller, clean the area, and install the new impeller and housing, ensuring proper alignment. Finally, reassemble the lower unit and test the pump for proper water flow.
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To change the impeller on a 1982 Johnson 115 HP outboard, first, ensure the engine is off and cooled down. Remove the lower unit by disconnecting the shift linkage and unbolting the lower unit from the midsection. Once the lower unit is detached, take off the water pump cover and pull out the old impeller, replacing it with a new one, ensuring the key is in place. Reassemble the lower unit and reconnect everything to complete the process.
change impeller or check for blocks in water lines
Every two years to be safe