THANK YOU! No elaborate introduction, music, graphics etc.... No history of engines etc...STRAIGHT to the point, simple instructions. I salute you sir! Thanks! 🫡
Very well done! I just changed my spark plugs and fuel/water separator and it runs like a brand new engine! It's a 1999 Mercury 200 Hp EFI. Now I need to change the lower unit oil and the impeller - thanks for the excellent video that shows all the steps!
I thought this was the best I have seen on YT but would suggest a few things. Firstly, when replacing impeller put key in with a dab of grease to hold it. Then when pushing housing down turn shaft clockwise. Also before installing lower unit put some grease on drive shaft splines but not on tip of shaft. André in Sydney
@@SoundzAlive1 yea I did do all that I just didn’t really show me doing it in the vid just cus of my camera kept dying and wanted to get the vid done. If you watch some of my other vids you’ll see me say it and do those things to make things easier for people. I appreciate the feedback and comment and I’ll make sure to mention that to the people who aren’t aware of that kinda stuff in future vids cus it does make the jobs so much easier and proper when you know that kinda details. Have a great night I appreciate it!!!
Much appreciated. Hope to be able to make more vids while I’m at work so I can show y’all more of the bigger stuff. At the house can’t really work in bigger stuff due to space
Appreciate the feedback. Yea it’s actually very easy they are just kinda hidden. Should be 2 towards the back I think 2 on the side and then one in the front
@@outboardfinatic Thanks for your response.I know how to remove the top Cowl but the lower starboard & Port cowl are a mystery to me . I`m attempting to replace my poppet valve on the starboard side of the motor. Could you tell me about what size bolts to look for?
I am going to be replacing my impeller for the first time on my Optimax 175 2 stroke. I noticed you did not mention 2-4-C on the splines or putting new gaskets on the impeller housing. Did I miss something or is this not something that is necessary.
I do grease the splines I just didn’t record it for this video. 2-4-c works fine or any other type similar. Just not too much. If you get the kit you might as well change everything. I just replaced what I had and everything else seemed to be fine for awhile. But this was also recently just done by previous owner. So a lot of the gaskets were also still fine
@@stevenmartin3374 I am pretty sure I turned it the same direction the old one came off. I am very meticulous about details like that as I maintained aircraft for over 3 decades. However the issue I am having now is I am getting guardian mode and heat warning while running 25 to 35K RPM's after 10 minutes of running.
Just shift it into forward it dosent matter how far you go or not cus it’ll just be forward shift w some throttle which won’t harm anything. Shifting it into forward just makes it easier to line up the driveshaft splines with the powerhead. Once you get the new pump in etc. all you wanna do is line it up and sometimes you may have to spin the prop counter clockewise to make it line up and it’ll slide right in
Hi, I removed my lower unit following your video, mine is the 200HP, when I removed it 4 washers fell out and im not sure where they go, sorry 5 fell out, one is the size of a 50 cent piece and the other 4 are smaller, would you happen to know where they go or how I can find out? Thanks so much!! PLEASE HELP :)
2 of them go to the side mounting studs. 1 to the front mounting stud, 2 go to the two studs located under the cavitation plate and one goes to the hidden bolt located under the anode
@@outboardfinatic so I put the washer from the outside and then the nut over nothing goes in the inside? When I took off the nuts from around the motor, I didn’t see the washers unless they were stuck there.
@@smeg8557correct they tend to get stuck up there a lot. But no nothing should be on the inside from where you removed the motor. They def were just stuck up there and when you removed it is when they popped out. They are like recessed for the washers to sit nicely
I’m assuming you’re talking about the impeller? I wouldn’t recommend that. Impellers are like 20 bucks to replace. If your gonna be going through it all might as well just replace it than tryna Jerry rig it for another season and risk harm to your engine
2002 mercury 200 efi. But it’s the same for like the carb versions and the same gearcases for like 135 and up I believe. I would have to check but pretty sure they are all the same
Don’t wanna show my face. Only reason. I do wear them when I wear and stuff cus it’s just nice to have to put over your face if your working in a nasty boat or bilge
THANK YOU! No elaborate introduction, music, graphics etc.... No history of engines etc...STRAIGHT to the point, simple instructions.
I salute you sir! Thanks! 🫡
@@phillipware9681 absolutely thank you for the feedback
Very well done! I just changed my spark plugs and fuel/water separator and it runs like a brand new engine! It's a 1999 Mercury 200 Hp EFI. Now I need to change the lower unit oil and the impeller - thanks for the excellent video that shows all the steps!
@@2003mikec absolutely thank you so much for the feedback much appreciated
First video I’ve seen, that was detailed. Thanks for helping all the greenhorn’s !!!
Absolutely trying my best to show as much as possible can and explain as much as I can in a timely manner. Greatly appreciate the feedback!!!
I thought this was the best I have seen on YT but would suggest a few things. Firstly, when replacing impeller put key in with a dab of grease to hold it. Then when pushing housing down turn shaft clockwise. Also before installing lower unit put some grease on drive shaft splines but not on tip of shaft. André in Sydney
@@SoundzAlive1 yea I did do all that I just didn’t really show me doing it in the vid just cus of my camera kept dying and wanted to get the vid done. If you watch some of my other vids you’ll see me say it and do those things to make things easier for people. I appreciate the feedback and comment and I’ll make sure to mention that to the people who aren’t aware of that kinda stuff in future vids cus it does make the jobs so much easier and proper when you know that kinda details. Have a great night I appreciate it!!!
@@outboardfinatic 👍
Thank you! Video was easy to follow and I was able to do this knowing nothing going into it.
Maybe you should have added that you spin the driveshaft clockwise looking down on water pump in order to seat the pump housing on the impeller👍
Glad you said it haha that was my question.
Young man im an old man compared to you . But I'm learning from you brother thank you Chris from OHIO gooooooo Buckeyes
Great video! Very informative and straight to the point. 👍
Greatly appreciate the feedback and glad you enjoyed the video!!!
Another great video. 👍🏻 Glad to see ya workin on on a bigger one. Keep up the great work.
Much appreciated. Hope to be able to make more vids while I’m at work so I can show y’all more of the bigger stuff. At the house can’t really work in bigger stuff due to space
Thanks for the helpful video. I’ve noticed some people use rtv sealant, but you didn’t. Is it not necessary?
That’s what’s up! Congrats.
What was the torque spec for the impeller housing?
Excellent Video.I`d like to know how you removed the Lower cowl. Is it very difficult?
Appreciate the feedback. Yea it’s actually very easy they are just kinda hidden. Should be 2 towards the back I think 2 on the side and then one in the front
@@outboardfinatic Thanks for your response.I know how to remove the top Cowl but the lower starboard & Port cowl are a mystery to me . I`m attempting to replace my poppet valve on the starboard side of the motor. Could you tell me about what size bolts to look for?
thank you for making this video
Those nuts are supposed to be torque spec. What's the torq specs? I watched this video and burned out my impeller I had to buy another one
Would you happen to know a parts number for a kit that I can get and make sure I get the right one!?
Just impeller Sierra 18-3017
Complete kit Sierra 18-3517
You can use both part numbers to converge to oem if you want
Which way do you turn the shaft for the impeller to seat properly? Looked like it was clockwise.
Correct clock wise
I haver a mercury 2001 200XL saltwater outboard and was wondering if you know what type of gear oil to use ?
Quicksilver hi pro 90 gear lube
They are all pretty much the same thing just different colors. But I’d run quicksilvers which is mercurys brand
I am going to be replacing my impeller for the first time on my Optimax 175 2 stroke. I noticed you did not mention 2-4-C on the splines or putting new gaskets on the impeller housing. Did I miss something or is this not something that is necessary.
I do grease the splines I just didn’t record it for this video. 2-4-c works fine or any other type similar. Just not too much. If you get the kit you might as well change everything. I just replaced what I had and everything else seemed to be fine for awhile. But this was also recently just done by previous owner. So a lot of the gaskets were also still fine
What direction did you turn the shaft to seat the impeller ?
@@stevenmartin3374 I am pretty sure I turned it the same direction the old one came off. I am very meticulous about details like that as I maintained aircraft for over 3 decades. However the issue I am having now is I am getting guardian mode and heat warning while running 25 to 35K RPM's after 10 minutes of running.
How far forward does the shifter need to be?
Before you remove the lower unit.
Just shift it into forward it dosent matter how far you go or not cus it’ll just be forward shift w some throttle which won’t harm anything. Shifting it into forward just makes it easier to line up the driveshaft splines with the powerhead. Once you get the new pump in etc. all you wanna do is line it up and sometimes you may have to spin the prop counter clockewise to make it line up and it’ll slide right in
Wheres the orientation of gaskets??
Hi, I removed my lower unit following your video, mine is the 200HP, when I removed it 4 washers fell out and im not sure where they go, sorry 5 fell out, one is the size of a 50 cent piece and the other 4 are smaller, would you happen to know where they go or how I can find out? Thanks so much!! PLEASE HELP :)
2 of them go to the side mounting studs. 1 to the front mounting stud, 2 go to the two studs located under the cavitation plate and one goes to the hidden bolt located under the anode
Big washer should go with the hidden bolt under the anode
@@outboardfinatic oh man thank you so so so much
@@outboardfinatic so I put the washer from the outside and then the nut over nothing goes in the inside? When I took off the nuts from around the motor, I didn’t see the washers unless they were stuck there.
@@smeg8557correct they tend to get stuck up there a lot. But no nothing should be on the inside from where you removed the motor. They def were just stuck up there and when you removed it is when they popped out. They are like recessed for the washers to sit nicely
Torque specs?
Put it in hot water, straightens right out.
I’m assuming you’re talking about the impeller? I wouldn’t recommend that. Impellers are like 20 bucks to replace. If your gonna be going through it all might as well just replace it than tryna Jerry rig it for another season and risk harm to your engine
What year was this outboard?
2002 mercury 200 efi. But it’s the same for like the carb versions and the same gearcases for like 135 and up I believe. I would have to check but pretty sure they are all the same
And your covering your face because? Asking for a friend.
Don’t wanna show my face. Only reason. I do wear them when I wear and stuff cus it’s just nice to have to put over your face if your working in a nasty boat or bilge