You will probably have to drop the lower end of the outboard. Its sound hard but really it is usually quite simple. The pump is nothing more than rubber impeller on a brass collet.
A Mercury outboard water pump is a engine cooling system. A outboard water pump is what blows steam through to get the car cool,
The 15 horsepower Mercury outboard motor does not have a water pump. The outboard motor is air cooled and does not have a need for circulating water.
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Mechanical. It is located at the top of the gearcase.
Change the water pump impeller, they get old and need replacing every 5 years or so depending on wear.
To change the water pump impeller on a 2001 Mercury 115 HP outboard, first, remove the lower unit by disconnecting the shift linkage and unbolting the lower unit from the powerhead. Once the lower unit is removed, take off the water pump cover by unscrewing the screws and carefully lift the old impeller out. Install the new impeller, ensuring it is oriented correctly, and reassemble the water pump cover and lower unit. Finally, reconnect the shift linkage and secure the lower unit back to the powerhead.
The water pump impeller on a 7.5 hp Mercury outboard, is located on top of the gearcase, and is driven by the driveshaft.
420lbs
Every two years to be safe
To replace the water pump on a 1989 Mercury Force 125 HP outboard, start by removing the lower unit. Disconnect the shift rod and any associated bolts, then gently pull the lower unit down. Once removed, take off the water pump housing by unscrewing the bolts, and replace the impeller and gaskets. Reassemble the water pump and lower unit, ensuring everything is securely fastened and properly aligned before reattaching it to the engine.
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