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Thanks for going over this. I did one on a Suzuki outboard (alone, mid 80’s) in my younger days and it wasn’t fun. Plus, I didn’t have a awesome helper like you did.
Rob, you made this look like kids stuff. Not everybody can work on cars and boats. I remember back in the 1950s and 1960s auto mechanics were often called grease monkeys. Anyone that can work on today's cars is a smart person and you should be very proud!! Thanks for the video and I'll see you on the water!!!
@@thefishstalker7640 I know what you mean I am a retired Oroweat bread delivery salesman and worked there forty years. I have had many surgeries and am paying for it now. It has got to the point I can't take my boat out by myself. That's why I have been asking you about bank fishing at Folsom Lake for catfish. I catch them at Scotts Flat and Collins Lakes but I want to give Folsom Lake a try the coming spring.
I made a lower unit stand out of 2x4's. The lower unit sits right in it. Much easier work up in the upright position. Its also much easier to install the impeller first. Use some dish washing liquid and spin the cap on over the impeller. Super easy. I also leave the shifter in neutral. If your working solo using a few ratchet straps to hold up the lower unit during install is a huge help..Thanks for the putting the video together.. great learning tool for the DIY.
Thanks for the video. Very helpful. My Mercury Tech kinda told me how to change the impeller and made it sound too simple. But your video shows what it really takes to get it done. Thanks again.
IF you're going to do it, find a Black and Decker "Workmate" work bench. The lower unit will drop right down and then you can work on things with it in an upright position. I find it easier to remove the prop prior to pulling the lower units on either OB's or Stern drives. Saves weight as well. Oh...use a grease pencil or some nail polish/model paint to mark the exact location of the shafts relative to the case and the unit will slip right in.
Thanks for video Rob. I missed the linkage part. Do you have to disconnect the linkage when dropping the lower end? When your wife was spinning the prop, is that what hooks up the linkage?
What is the FMS? I'm not sure what your talking about, I've done the lower unit seals and water pump agin since this video, didn't see the comment until now
hello your video is great. during my removel I follow the MErcury manual and it says to pu the gear in neutral, I removed my lower unit before the winter to do the water pump and the the gear lub change easily on the stand. Yesterday I went to re-insatalled, the gear should now be as per manual in FWD gear. mmmmm. I know the gear housing in in neutrl cause the prop shaft turn freely both ways. How ever whent the lower unit is installed with the shift shaft handle in neutral and prop shaft neutral, whay I cannot moved the shift handle fwd or Reverse? thanks pat
Well just as with any manual transmission always put it in gear that way you can turn the output shaft to line up the splines! Now you will have to turn your crank to get the shifter to move , I'd recommend turning it by hand and have someone move the shifter, the lower unit dosen't always go up easy, I did mine agin since the video and really had to shake the crap out of it to get it all the way back up! Thanks for watching the videos!
@@thefishstalker7640 I tried to repositionned my shift shaft to fwd, then I push to the detent the throttle lever. I put the lower unit in place and it fits as a glove. Run it gear changed perfectly :)
Question. I don’t remember which way I placed my impeller blades. I get the correct water psi throughout the throttle range but when I’m doing wide open for a time the psi gets below 10psi. Is it possible my blades were backwards or would they correct themselves with the force of water? Is it just not getting the water because of the pontoon displacement of water at 30mph?
@@thefishstalker7640 ended up redoing my impeller. They didn’t flip after half a season of running backwards. Flipped the same impeller and now I get 20-25psi at throttle. I’ve seen videos where they flip. Mine did not though
Yea usually they do flip, I'm due for another one soon put 400hrs on the one, I'll see which direction I put them in , was yours correct bent to to the right looking at it upside down?
Este tipo tiene de mecánico lo que yo de cura, un mínimo de cuidado a la hora de aflojar y manipular, desde luego mi motor no le dejaría tocarlo... Realmente parece un cambia piezas con muy poco tacto.
I replaced it again since this video and was tougher to get it back up all the way also ,had to keep shaking it up and finally went in! Thanks for watching the video, by the way I always leave it in gear and turn the prop while shaking it up
man the only problem I had was trying to align the splines for the lower unit and now the shift shaft is locked and wont even rotate clockwise or counter clockwise... anyone have this happen to them? looks like the shop it is, Ive been trying for the last couple of hours and cant seem to get the shift shaft to even budge.. im defeated
@@jcaprietta there's like slide thing in there that slides forward and back and you have to like up both, there's like 2 blocks with holes in them that have to line up correctly, it's hard to see the bottom one because you have to look through the top top but with the metal hanger, you can make a long stiff stick to align both
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Excellent videos. You surely know your stuff. I'm 66, but you reminded me of my pops when I was younger.
Thank you
YOUR WIFE IS ONE HELL OF A MECHANIC ASSISTANT! SHE KNOWS WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU NEED IT. THAT IS A PRICELESS COMMODITY! DIAMONDS ARE DEFINITELY IN ORDER! 👊😎
Definitely agreed! Thanks Kerry
Thanks for going over this. I did one on a Suzuki outboard (alone, mid 80’s) in my younger days and it wasn’t fun. Plus, I didn’t have a awesome helper like you did.
Thank you!!
Rob, you made this look like kids stuff. Not everybody can work on cars and boats. I remember back in the 1950s and 1960s auto mechanics were often called grease monkeys. Anyone that can work on today's cars is a smart person and you should be very proud!! Thanks for the video and I'll see you on the water!!!
Thank you! Yea I've been a mechanic for 34 years unfortunately its destroyed my back! People now don't realize how easy they have it
@@thefishstalker7640 I know what you mean I am a retired Oroweat bread delivery salesman and worked there forty years. I have had many surgeries and am paying for it now. It has got to the point I can't take my boat out by myself. That's why I have been asking you about bank fishing at Folsom Lake for catfish. I catch them at Scotts Flat and Collins Lakes but I want to give Folsom Lake a try the coming spring.
I made a lower unit stand out of 2x4's. The lower unit sits right in it. Much easier work up in the upright position. Its also much easier to install the impeller first. Use some dish washing liquid and spin the cap on over the impeller. Super easy. I also leave the shifter in neutral.
If your working solo using a few ratchet straps to hold up the lower unit during install is a huge help..Thanks for the putting the video together.. great learning tool for the DIY.
Thank you for the tips , I appreciate it! And thanks for watching the videos
Thanks for the video. Very helpful. My Mercury Tech kinda told me how to change the impeller and made it sound too simple. But your video shows what it really takes to get it done. Thanks again.
Yea and you don't have to worry about getting the impeller blades in the right or same position they flip as soon as it starts up
Thanks for showing me this. Been looking everywhere for a video on it. You saved me time and money.
Glad to help! Thanks for watching
Very helpful video thank you!
I have been boating for fifty years. My sport and my hobby. My next outboard will be a Mercury 115! GlennFHoward
Awesome! So much better than what we used to have, I'm at 500hrs now trouble free
Love your helper!
Great video thank you. I feel confident to do it myself with a extra hand of course.... cheers
Спасибо. Все просто и понятно.
Brother that woman is a keeper
Definitely! Hey thanks for watching the videos
Really great video Rob. Time to get back out on the water brother. Let's go there's some fish lips waiting for us LOL
Thanks for video, a big bench vise makes a breeze...
IF you're going to do it, find a Black and Decker "Workmate" work bench. The lower unit will drop right down and then you can work on things with it in an upright position. I find it easier to remove the prop prior to pulling the lower units on either OB's or Stern drives. Saves weight as well. Oh...use a grease pencil or some nail polish/model paint to mark the exact location of the shafts relative to the case and the unit will slip right in.
Thanks for the tip I'll be looking for the workmate bench
Great idea! I just ordered a Workmate bench! Thanks for the tip!
This helped allot
i wish my wife would help me! LOL i get all kinds of grief when i ask for a hand
Lol, yea I definitely appreciate it!! Thanks for watching the video
Do the water impeller gaskets take any sealant been wanting to change mine but wasn't sure
No
@@thefishstalker7640 ty
Thanks for video Rob. I missed the linkage part. Do you have to disconnect the linkage when dropping the lower end? When your wife was spinning the prop, is that what hooks up the linkage?
No the linkage just slips together when you put the lower unit up, way easier than the old ones
@@thefishstalker7640When you say "The old ones" how old are we talking? I'm about to do a Mercury 75hp 2001 4 stroke
Man I'm trying to get to the FSM on my unit. I'm strugglin'... Got any resources on how to approach it? :)
What is the FMS? I'm not sure what your talking about, I've done the lower unit seals and water pump agin since this video, didn't see the comment until now
hello your video is great. during my removel I follow the MErcury manual and it says to pu the gear in neutral, I removed my lower unit before the winter to do the water pump and the the gear lub change easily on the stand. Yesterday I went to re-insatalled, the gear should now be as per manual in FWD gear. mmmmm. I know the gear housing in in neutrl cause the prop shaft turn freely both ways. How ever whent the lower unit is installed with the shift shaft handle in neutral and prop shaft neutral, whay I cannot moved the shift handle fwd or Reverse?
thanks
pat
Well just as with any manual transmission always put it in gear that way you can turn the output shaft to line up the splines! Now you will have to turn your crank to get the shifter to move , I'd recommend turning it by hand and have someone move the shifter, the lower unit dosen't always go up easy, I did mine agin since the video and really had to shake the crap out of it to get it all the way back up! Thanks for watching the videos!
@@thefishstalker7640 I tried to repositionned my shift shaft to fwd, then I push to the detent the throttle lever. I put the lower unit in place and it fits as a glove. Run it gear changed perfectly :)
Great video. Maybe you have some experience with a mercury 80 FourStroke. Could need some help please.
Actually done alot of outboard's and inboards if you live in the Sacramento area I can help ya
PartsVu
Would a 2016 115 4 stroke with CT (Comand Thrust) be the same process?Thanks William
Yes
Question. I don’t remember which way I placed my impeller blades. I get the correct water psi throughout the throttle range but when I’m doing wide open for a time the psi gets below 10psi. Is it possible my blades were backwards or would they correct themselves with the force of water? Is it just not getting the water because of the pontoon displacement of water at 30mph?
Dosen't make any difference which way the blades are they flip as soon as you start the outboard
@@thefishstalker7640 ended up redoing my impeller. They didn’t flip after half a season of running backwards. Flipped the same impeller and now I get 20-25psi at throttle. I’ve seen videos where they flip. Mine did not though
Yea usually they do flip, I'm due for another one soon put 400hrs on the one, I'll see which direction I put them in , was yours correct bent to to the right looking at it upside down?
Wish you would of put website of purchase and part numbers..
We are working on Thefishstalker.com, I'm trying to learn how to affiliate and ad links , I'm not much of a computer guy, soon I'll get it down tho
Looks like if you had an old tire , be perfect to set that lower unit in🤷🏼♂️
Este tipo tiene de mecánico lo que yo de cura, un mínimo de cuidado a la hora de aflojar y manipular, desde luego mi motor no le dejaría tocarlo... Realmente parece un cambia piezas con muy poco tacto.
How you like your tracker?
Been excellent I've ran it for 3 years , 400hrs now
@@thefishstalker7640 yeah I have the 2016 WT with the same motor and I love it but I got rid of the 3x Lawrence and put 2 7" on also a 80 lb i-pilot
Where did you get the kit?
www.partsvu.com/pv-home-page-001?gclid=CjwKCAjwj6SEBhAOEiwAvFRuKJRi02dyKXU_5WRZYS7XtxSnmP19blOaVJzTYnHJXIc_jItZESeXfBoCv5QQAvD_BwE
Partsvu has been the best already been through 3 100 he kits since the video! Lol, I definitely need to get a kicker
My bottom drive won't go on to my 2016 Mercury 115hp SeaPro outboard engine
I replaced it again since this video and was tougher to get it back up all the way also ,had to keep shaking it up and finally went in! Thanks for watching the video, by the way I always leave it in gear and turn the prop while shaking it up
how adjust idl please because is trun to fast
man the only problem I had was trying to align the splines for the lower unit and now the shift shaft is locked and wont even rotate clockwise or counter clockwise... anyone have this happen to them? looks like the shop it is, Ive been trying for the last couple of hours and cant seem to get the shift shaft to even budge.. im defeated
I still do them all the time, are you near the Sacramento area?
@@thefishstalker7640 yes im like a hour away, I live in Oakley
Same problem. How did you get it back to neutral
@@jcaprietta you have to be very patient but you have to look inside of it and use a metal coat hanger and try to line everything up on the inside
@@jcaprietta there's like slide thing in there that slides forward and back and you have to like up both, there's like 2 blocks with holes in them that have to line up correctly, it's hard to see the bottom one because you have to look through the top top but with the metal hanger, you can make a long stiff stick to align both
Hilarious been there what a pain in the u No what especially if you're doing it by yourself.
Yea nor as bad as the old ones , lol, just did the 600hr 300 + hrs again in a year lol
Could the cameraman get any further away from the video?
Been awhile , done another impeller since I'll review the camera distance so I know for future recording, thanks for the comment
Where did you get the 300 hour kit?
www.partsvu.com/pv-home-page-001?gclid=CjwKCAjwj6SEBhAOEiwAvFRuKJRi02dyKXU_5WRZYS7XtxSnmP19blOaVJzTYnHJXIc_jItZESeXfBoCv5QQAvD_BwE
your video difuse inverse your impeller .....