I noticed you’ve installed the impeller in the opposite direction compared to when it was removed. I do appreciate your video, as this helped me understand the sequence of the gaskets.
Well-done video. I suggest that at the very first part of the video, add a caption to tell folks to put the shifter in forward before removing the lower unit.
@@BigIslandMNMinnetonka It definitely does - I have the gen 2 Alpha stern drive. It looks like the take-apart is easier compared to the gen 1 - just the 4 bolts and the 5th above the prop. Does that seem correct? I don't see the extra Allen bolts as shown in your video for the gen 1.
This is an excellent video EXCEPT you can NEVER use marine grease anywhere near the impeller itself, as it will break down the material. Inly use silicone based lube in water pump and associated areas. Mercruiser Service Bulletin.
I use dish detergent to lube the impeller to install. Slick and dissolves in water once started. Marina told me to when I bought the impeller, worked slick.
Great video Teacha ! Good filming and detailed explanations in detail as to installments of gaskets , tricks,parts to save a guy some moola , when you cant afford 100 bucks a hour shop rate . Cheers man Googster. Dawson Creek B.C. Canada
Thank you. Yes I see I have a problem. The weather has already changed, I will pull it apart in the spring. Please keep supplying me with the video’s. I’m not afraid to attempt it myself.
And for the rest: when he says put it "in gear", make sure it's forward gear! The little gear shifter is a PIA to align with the part on the upper drive unit. In the end I unhooked my shifter cable and just rotated it by hand from the sterndrive to make it fit..
Just some advice. Its easier if you put the impreller on the shaft first then slide the housing on and you can spin the shaft with one hand and push down on the housing with the other and it will just pop right in as long as you put grease or soap.
@@BigIslandMNMinnetonka yea im a boat mechanic and i don't work in mercruiser but thats how we do it with yamahas. But i currently own a boat with a alpha one so i was looking to see if it was any different
Hats off to you! I’m so appreciative. I actually did it. I kinda freaked when the oil drained out. I didn’t know that would happen. No worries, I’ll watch the lower end oil change video & do it tomorrow.
You put the impeller on put your key in and spin the prop counter clockwise. Lube with 2-4-c marine grease and bam the hosing goes right on and it's the correct way. Unlike yours which was put together backwards
It is so easy to move the little spline , and then have it not align with upper shifter channel , the only way to make sure , is to lay down under outdrive take a flashlight and see if they are lined up straight and propeller is locked in forward.(counter-clockwise)
That’s soooo difficult to install the impeller that way. By forcing it in. The proper way to install it is to put the impeller on the shaft first and simply rotate shaft clockwise while pushing upper down on it. Just a little tip for next time.
Well stuck it in the lawn like you and did the change over in my Wheel chair 😉 Cheers from Mile Zero of the Alaska Highway ! I have a few cooking videos on You tube Chris under Chef Danchuk
I have a 2000 Bayliner with alpha one drive. It looks a little different than yours. I have gear oil leaking out of the water intake. Not looking forward to pulling it apart but I downy want to ruin it. Thanks for the video.
Your's is the best video I've seen on this. Great Job and thanks for Posting! I did our 1990 Baja 190 DSR Alpha 1 4.3L Mercruiser (looks just like your boat), prior to seeing your video, and watched this 2 days later to confirm. Your viewers will gain a lot from your explanation of dealing with the fasteners --how many, where they are, and in what order to remove. Great Job, great Vid!
yes very good , doesnt matter clockwise or counter, housing will correct impeller . but yes would of installed it into housing clockwise. but still very good job. two thumbs up.
The best way to put the impeller on is. First put all your gaskets etc on. Then put your key on, then slide the impeller down onto the key, and then put your housing on. That's the way they do it in service shops.
The correct way to install the impeller is to place it on the shaft first along with the key, then push down the housing while you rotate the shaft. It's quick and easy, and how both the manual says to do it as well as how any professional does it. Somehow on these youtube videos you do it the hard way for no good reason.
Thanks for the video! I replaced the impeller just fine. Started up and it still doesn’t seem to be push water out the back of the boat. Instead I see a steady stream shooting out the small hole in the front side of the lower unit. Is something clogged? Any thoughts?
So I just bought a boat last summer . Mine doesn't have the top bolt on the stern drive. What is the grey piece you pulled out of it? Mine has the slot for it but that piece is missing..? Thanks for any input. Great video.
Great video, On mine there is a line coming from the bottom to the top and from the top to the bottom. Looks like it connects to the gether. Do not connect that back together?
So I just did all n of this ibwent to put boatbin neutral and my shifter wouldn't go in reverse it finally did after a couple tuggs but now the handle spins all the way around in a full 360
@Chris Boats it was the shift linkage. It didn’t set up in the groove correctly the first time. Thanks again!!! Couldn’t have done it without your help!!
Thanks for the video. Just replaced the impeller following your steps (put the shifter in forward before removing the lower unit), and now with everything put back together the shifter is stuck in forward. Any idea what could be wrong? It's a Mercruiser Alpha one gen 1
So I just did mine which was pretty easy. But there is a plastic sleeve that fits over the water tube that I forgot to put back on ugh. What is the purpose of this and is it ok to leave off?
Just watched your video, a couple of?'s will the housing slide all the way down If the key is not aligned right ? I think I put the key in the groove put it was hard to tell , but housing fits flush ? THANKS..
I do not understand. What position should the brass shifter cable end be in on the upper unit? it seems to flop and jiggle in all directions. How do I keep in in the correct position while installing lower unit?
I just changed my impeller. Started it up and it's stuck in gear. When I try to move the throttle it tries to kill the engine. What did I do wrong? I think I may have moved the drive gear
If you haven’t figured this out by now look between the lower unit and transom where the shift cable and lower unit connect. Those pieces must be aligned correctly.
I have a MerCruiser 140 hp that looks like yours and I'm trying to find the impeller parts and I ordered ones that were bigger than it's supposed to be, may I ask where you got your from? Where did you buy it from or the part numbers ? Thanks and please get back to me
Do we have to drain the gear oil first ? I removed my lower unit today and as soon I took it off oil start dripping from top on the floor , was a big mess
putting the lower unit back in is a nightmare me and my stepdad is still looking for a way to put it back in and our's is the same version as the one in the video
A bad impeller, bad water seal , warped impeller or grovred housing from sand, weeds or mud can get sucked in. Lots of things can stop water from getting in.
Could you possibly help me identify some pieces that fell out when I was taking my lower end off of my 3.0 MerCruiser stern drive alpha 1 Gen 2 I just uploaded a video I'd appreciate it thank you
Chris someone took my oil vent plugs off- long story short ran with ZERO gear oil in outdrive. I’m trying to check the gears in the top . Took of 4 12pt bolts. Does that plate pry off?
@@BigIslandMNMinnetonka Well I think I have good news. The boat started right up with the with the muffs on with the hose turned on. I ran it in gear forward and backward at about 12-13 RPMs - no grinding or gear noise. the temperature did not go up. It was overheating to over 240 last trip when we found the oil vent plugs missing. Then I put it in Idle and ran the throttle at about 15 RPMs for quite a while 180° is in the very middle of the thermostat gauge it got to 220 and stay there
@@nmfavoritelender glad it ran good and shifted. I believe the correct running temp is 180. Maybe look it up. The impellers need to get changed every few years. Its not hard. I hope it runs good for many years
If my engine isn’t over heating Do I still need to replace impeller? Boats been sitting for 5 years but according to comments some people never change it. Any info will help. thank you
I recommend replacing it. If the rubber is old and a fin breaks your motor will over heat. It's not worth risking it cause the damage that a over heat could cause
It would over heat. Without a good impeller you can destroy your motor. What is the pitch of your prop? Does it get up to 4400 RPMS? I also have a 4.3. It goes about 45 mph
@@Kx25020001978 maybe a 21 pitch if you want to get close to 50 mph get a 23 pitch. But, with a 23 if will take a bit to get out of the water on plane. I have a 21 pitch 4 blade. It hit 45 mph
Hey man what order did you do the other gaskets? I bought a kit and am trying to replace mine and don’t know the order. Oil has been leaking out the bottom of my water pump and no instructions came for the water pump kit. I thought it was the o ring and have taken the lower unit apart about 7 times now and I found it’s the bottom of water pump. Would appreciate it
I didn't take off the lowest gaskets in this video. The gaskets with the biggest holes go in first below the metal gasket. Sorry I wish I could show you. The oil gasket is the little tiny O ring. Make sure both sides are cleaned off and smooth. Maybe use steel wool
I was pulling a tuber and the engine seemed to bog down and lost power. As I slowly went back to the shore, it seemed there was a vibration. What could the problem be? I have a 3.0 Mercrusier engine. Thanks!
I noticed you’ve installed the impeller in the opposite direction compared to when it was removed. I do appreciate your video, as this helped me understand the sequence of the gaskets.
now im confused because i dont know how mine came apart either because it was in a hundred pieces.
One of the guys in the other comments said the drive corrects the impeller anyways..
The one thing I needed this video for 😅
@@luistrejo4323 it don’t matter how it goes back in once the engine is turning the impeller settles in it’s natural position.
doesn't matter.. it will seat itself after spinning.
4:32 "This is gonna suck, but it's gotta be done".
Sums up the entire project for me. Thanks for setting realistic expectations!
I wonder if you put it in the freezer for an hr or so would it be easier to put the impeller in that housing. They do that with Gimbel bearings.
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Performing this repair in the grass is brilliant, especially by yourself. Thank you!
Well-done video. I suggest that at the very first part of the video, add a caption to tell folks to put the shifter in forward before removing the lower unit.
Good point. It doesn't have to be in forward to remove that part but, it helps so you can spin the shaft to put it back together.
@@BigIslandMNMinnetonka wrong zippy
Love the vid. Straight to the point. Fast worker, good quality video and editing. Keep it up I appreciate it
Thanks for posting! Super helpful, saved me a boat load of $$$ having a repair shop replace the impeller!
Glad it helped
@@BigIslandMNMinnetonka It definitely does - I have the gen 2 Alpha stern drive. It looks like the take-apart is easier compared to the gen 1 - just the 4 bolts and the 5th above the prop. Does that seem correct? I don't see the extra Allen bolts as shown in your video for the gen 1.
This is an excellent video EXCEPT you can NEVER use marine grease anywhere near the impeller itself, as it will break down the material. Inly use silicone based lube in water pump and associated areas. Mercruiser Service Bulletin.
Boy was that a wonderful video. I have a mess with my Chapparal right now. I’m hoping I can fix by watching your videos
I use dish detergent to lube the impeller to install. Slick and dissolves in water once started. Marina told me to when I bought the impeller, worked slick.
Great idea
Boy OMC for the win on changing the impeller so much easier.
Great video Teacha ! Good filming and detailed explanations in detail as to installments of gaskets , tricks,parts to save a guy some moola , when you cant afford 100 bucks a hour shop rate . Cheers man Googster. Dawson Creek B.C. Canada
I looked up the town you are from. It's way up there. It looks kind of cool. Glad this video helped
And you did say repace imoellar in same direction that was removed !
Awesome descriptions and everything! Thank you for this well done video
Thank you. Yes I see I have a problem. The weather has already changed, I will pull it apart in the spring. Please keep supplying me with the video’s. I’m not afraid to attempt it myself.
You can save a lot of money doing it yourself
Chris Boats I have no money, by I’ve got a nice boat 😁. I will be fixing myself.
@@cherylsims2053 The only reason why I can afford a boat is because I am able to fix them my self. I am in the same boat no pun intended.
And for the rest: when he says put it "in gear", make sure it's forward gear! The little gear shifter is a PIA to align with the part on the upper drive unit. In the end I unhooked my shifter cable and just rotated it by hand from the sterndrive to make it fit..
For aligning the shift cables later. Make sure that you harmonize the center of the cable strokes with each other.
I just finished my water pump kit, now need to mount it back up , but I didn't put it in gear when I took it off, should I put it in gear now ??
@@blackmagic6767 yes. Forward gear
You didn't shift into forward before removing the lower unit.
Love how you remembered every tip at each step.
Good video straight to the point and no nonsense. Thanks!
Just some advice. Its easier if you put the impreller on the shaft first then slide the housing on and you can spin the shaft with one hand and push down on the housing with the other and it will just pop right in as long as you put grease or soap.
Great advise.
@@BigIslandMNMinnetonka yea im a boat mechanic and i don't work in mercruiser but thats how we do it with yamahas. But i currently own a boat with a alpha one so i was looking to see if it was any different
"This is gonna suck". I loved this part.
Lol. Truth
Hats off to you! I’m so appreciative. I actually did it. I kinda freaked when the oil drained out. I didn’t know that would happen. No worries, I’ll watch the lower end oil change video & do it tomorrow.
Yeah I guess you are suppose to drain it first. In my case I drained it for winter
Glad you got it done. Enjoy boating
Only thing I wish you showed more is how all the gaskets in kit go
You put the impeller on put your key in and spin the prop counter clockwise. Lube with 2-4-c marine grease and bam the hosing goes right on and it's the correct way. Unlike yours which was put together backwards
It is so easy to move the little spline , and then have it not align with upper shifter channel , the only way to make sure , is to lay down under outdrive take a flashlight and see if they are lined up straight and propeller is locked in forward.(counter-clockwise)
Great tip.
That’s soooo difficult to install the impeller that way. By forcing it in. The proper way to install it is to put the impeller on the shaft first and simply rotate shaft clockwise while pushing upper down on it. Just a little tip for next time.
That's the correct way, why do so many people do it the wrong way?
A little silicone spray makes it go in like butter. ;-)
Dish soap works best and can see the bubble's coming out knowing then you're impeller is working
All done buddy , little tough getting unit back on but got er ! Thanks Chris
Hope you didn't have to fight it to much. Glad you got it done. Hope the boat runs good.
Well stuck it in the lawn like you and did the change over in my Wheel chair 😉 Cheers from Mile Zero of the Alaska Highway ! I have a few cooking videos on You tube Chris under Chef Danchuk
I am going to check out your videos. I am not the best cook. Lots of room for improvement
Great vid. Thanks for not dubbing in obnoxious music.
I needed to see you put it in.
Thanks for the video 😀 i would never have found the bolt for the zink in the back 😂
I have a 2000 Bayliner with alpha one drive. It looks a little different than yours. I have gear oil leaking out of the water intake. Not looking forward to pulling it apart but I downy want to ruin it. Thanks for the video.
I believe after 1992 alpha made a gen 2. I have a gen 1
Do you have the link for the kit? Great video
Your's is the best video I've seen on this. Great Job and thanks for Posting! I did our 1990 Baja 190 DSR Alpha 1 4.3L Mercruiser (looks just like your boat), prior to seeing your video, and watched this 2 days later to confirm. Your viewers will gain a lot from your explanation of dealing with the fasteners --how many, where they are, and in what order to remove. Great Job, great Vid!
love the beer! Always gotta celebrate with a beer after she all works out!!! Thanks for the vid! Good job!
yes very good , doesnt matter clockwise or counter, housing will correct impeller . but yes would of installed it into housing clockwise. but still very good job. two thumbs up.
I agree
The best way to put the impeller on is.
First put all your gaskets etc on. Then put your key on, then slide the impeller down onto the key, and then put your housing on. That's the way they do it in service shops.
The correct way to install the impeller is to place it on the shaft first along with the key, then push down the housing while you rotate the shaft. It's quick and easy, and how both the manual says to do it as well as how any professional does it. Somehow on these youtube videos you do it the hard way for no good reason.
You should show a link to your video that shows the proper way.
Which way does the shaft need to be spinned?
I mean *spun
i love your channel thanks for making these videos very helpful
Thanks for the video! I replaced the impeller just fine. Started up and it still doesn’t seem to be push water out the back of the boat. Instead I see a steady stream shooting out the small hole in the front side of the lower unit. Is something clogged? Any thoughts?
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So I just bought a boat last summer . Mine doesn't have the top bolt on the stern drive. What is the grey piece you pulled out of it? Mine has the slot for it but that piece is missing..? Thanks for any input. Great video.
I think if we are talking about the same thing it is just a plastic cap. The bolt should be inside. Even it it doesn't seem like it
@@BigIslandMNMinnetonka Thanks! After further research I think what mine is missing is the annode.
That could be.
Great video, On mine there is a line coming from the bottom to the top and from the top to the bottom. Looks like it connects to the gether. Do not connect that back together?
Might be the speedo tube
My pump got so hot it melted. And other issues I should be looking for while it’s apart?
Thank you so much Sir. Very helpful video.
Thank you !!! I'm doing this next on mine
Again your a lifesaver! Giving this a try. Thank you
I hope it goes easy. Good luck
awesome videos. after i watch these videos i feel you tube certified and go do the job. thanks for caring
This is good and very helpful thank you.
So I just did all n of this ibwent to put boatbin neutral and my shifter wouldn't go in reverse it finally did after a couple tuggs but now the handle spins all the way around in a full 360
Real helpful wish the leg would just pop off like that … new too me boat
I am getting my boat ready today i started it up water was coming out and then it stopped so i have to change mine its ben about 5 years anyway
Good luck. Good thing you caught it
@@BigIslandMNMinnetonka chris i have a 302 188 do you know the part number i am going to call the mercury sea ray in Louisville ky
@@raynelson8730 Sorry I do not know the part number. Give them the year and what lower end you have.
Chris found the part i am going omc parts 55 quicksilver mercury parts alpha 1 thank you. Do you know how long it takes i told the wife 2 hours
I could not believe one minute the lower end was kicking water and the next it stopped i am glad it happened now
Chris, After I reassembled the lower unit, I cant pull it out of gear. It seems as if it is stuck. Do you have any suggestions?Thanks
Did you line up the shift linkage right when you put it back together? It should slide right in
Chris Boats, I thought I did. I’m getting ready to pull the lower unit back off to see what’s going on. Thank you
Chris, thanks so much for the video and your reply. Just got it all back together and it works great.
@@rodneydyer8135 that's great news. Was it not lined up right? Just wondering
@Chris Boats it was the shift linkage. It didn’t set up in the groove correctly the first time. Thanks again!!! Couldn’t have done it without your help!!
Is the shaft supposed to spin freely after installing impeller? Before putting it back with the upper half of the alpha one
If you took it out in neutral
Hey thanks for your videos good stuff made it a lot easier for me!!!!
Glad it helped
Thanks for the video. Just replaced the impeller following your steps (put the shifter in forward before removing the lower unit), and now with everything put back together the shifter is stuck in forward. Any idea what could be wrong? It's a Mercruiser Alpha one gen 1
You probably didn't line up the shifter bar in the hole
So I just did mine which was pretty easy. But there is a plastic sleeve that fits over the water tube that I forgot to put back on ugh. What is the purpose of this and is it ok to leave off?
Is there a o ring, spacer or bushing under the plastic water tube?
Hey did you put the boat in forward gear before you did this?
Just watched your video, a couple of?'s will the housing slide all the way down If the key is not aligned right ? I think I put the key in the groove put it was hard to tell , but housing fits flush ? THANKS..
If the propeller went over the key you should be good.
Try spinning it. If it's free it's not good unless it spins with the shaft
I do not understand. What position should the brass shifter cable end be in on the upper unit? it seems to flop and jiggle in all directions. How do I keep in in the correct position while installing lower unit?
Thank you, this video helped me alot.
Great
Thanks brother, makes sense and always appreciate the help. Cheers
Question underneath the rear is a big rubber in my boat have 2 holes that’s is BAD ??????
What happens if you forgot to put on that washer on top of the water impeller, ( everything else done) and its back together with oil in it :(
Do you need to have the guide tube?
Does the bottom of the key sit above the gaskets. Mine wants to sit down in the gaskets a little.
I just changed my impeller. Started it up and it's stuck in gear. When I try to move the throttle it tries to kill the engine. What did I do wrong? I think I may have moved the drive gear
Might be a shift cable. How did it shift before you did the impeller?
@@BigIslandMNMinnetonka it shifted a little rough before I did the impeller. But not terribly rough
If you haven’t figured this out by now look between the lower unit and transom where the shift cable and lower unit connect. Those pieces must be aligned correctly.
where are the outlet hole for water return
Also you will need to put oil back in the lower unit and you fill from the bottom up
I have a MerCruiser 140 hp that looks like yours and I'm trying to find the impeller parts and I ordered ones that were bigger than it's supposed to be, may I ask where you got your from? Where did you buy it from or the part numbers ? Thanks and please get back to me
I bought mine from a marina. West Marine
the last inch is a problem to reinstall any suggestion to ensure proper installation back?
Spin the prop. It was not fun but will finally , eventually go back in.
I have the same problem
Thanks. Great video. Helped me though it!
do you have a link for the impeller replacement kit?
Do we have to drain the gear oil first ? I removed my lower unit today and as soon I took it off oil start dripping from top on the floor , was a big mess
Yes drain first.
Thanks man. That will be my next project.
Hi Christ , so if the impeller not working won't pump water to the engine even if the water pump works ? Little bit of help please.
If the impeller is not working it will not pump water to the engine
putting the lower unit back in is a nightmare me and my stepdad is still looking for a way to put it back in and our's is the same version as the one in the video
our problem is the thing that put's it into gear keeps going back to neutral
so we can't allign the long rod what ever you call that
Will that cause water not to be sucked up
100% yes. The impeller is what sucks water up which is vital to cooling the motor. You 100% need it. They should be replaced every 2 to 4 years.
A bad impeller, bad water seal , warped impeller or grovred housing from sand, weeds or mud can get sucked in. Lots of things can stop water from getting in.
You are my hero
Excellent video !!!!
Did you put the drive in gear or neutral
Thanks
Could you possibly help me identify some pieces that fell out when I was taking my lower end off of my 3.0 MerCruiser stern drive alpha 1 Gen 2 I just uploaded a video I'd appreciate it thank you
I would recommend a mercriser fourm. It would list everything. If you want to send a pic I can give you my cell number
@@BigIslandMNMinnetonka ok thanks
very well done loats of help thank s
Why do you think all my gear oil started leaking out once I removed the lower half assembly?
Cause it's goes in the top too. They are connected through a little hole
Hi, great video!
Is there another impeller in the engine room?
There is an actual waterpump on mine 3.0... so i gues the impeller just pushed the water up to the waterpump.
Chris someone took my oil vent plugs off- long story short ran with ZERO gear oil in outdrive. I’m trying to check the gears in the top . Took of 4 12pt bolts. Does that plate pry off?
I wish i couod see it. I would just add oil. Unless it is making a noise it is probably fine.
@@BigIslandMNMinnetonka Well I think I have good news. The boat started right up with the with the muffs on with the hose turned on. I ran it in gear forward and backward at about 12-13 RPMs - no grinding or gear noise. the temperature did not go up. It was overheating to over 240 last trip when we found the oil vent plugs missing. Then I put it in Idle and ran the throttle at about 15 RPMs for quite a while 180° is in the very middle of the thermostat gauge it got to 220 and stay there
@@nmfavoritelender glad it ran good and shifted. I believe the correct running temp is 180. Maybe look it up. The impellers need to get changed every few years. Its not hard. I hope it runs good for many years
How did you make out
Does cleaning the shaft breach YTs terms of service?;)
Great video man!
Thank you sir
thank you for this video, nice work
If my engine isn’t over heating Do I still need to replace impeller? Boats been sitting for 5 years but according to comments some people never change it. Any info will help. thank you
I recommend replacing it. If the rubber is old and a fin breaks your motor will over heat. It's not worth risking it cause the damage that a over heat could cause
The gen 1 is less forgiving and you are more likely to break a fun. The rubber gets garland doesn't seal at well also
@@BigIslandMNMinnetonka thank you , appreciate the info
What size is the impeller? Or are they universal?
Hi Chris what the symptoms fot this i just got a 1998 Regal Sebring 4.3 ???? I just when for a test ride and no much acceleration
It would over heat. Without a good impeller you can destroy your motor. What is the pitch of your prop? Does it get up to 4400 RPMS? I also have a 4.3. It goes about 45 mph
@@BigIslandMNMinnetonka i believe 14.5 × 17 but look bad too
@@Kx25020001978 if the prop is banged up pretty bad that is a huge problem and can really take power away
@@BigIslandMNMinnetonka ok i going to order a new one what the best set up ? I want to go faster
@@Kx25020001978 maybe a 21 pitch if you want to get close to 50 mph get a 23 pitch. But, with a 23 if will take a bit to get out of the water on plane. I have a 21 pitch 4 blade. It hit 45 mph
Hey buddy do you spin the impellor blades clockwise or counter clockwise
What ever way spins the shaft. Or what ever gear you left it in when you took it off. You just are trying to line out the shaft with the holes
I miss read. Unsure
Thanks for great videos!!
should the water be warm 1ith 3.7 165hp
when u say 5/8 after removing bolt under anode do you mean 5/16? sry im really confused about freedom units, i come from metric land haha
Yes he meant 5/16 5/8 is way to big
you can start it up without gear oil ?
You can. I just wouldn't take it to the lske and run it without gear oil
Hey man what order did you do the other gaskets? I bought a kit and am trying to replace mine and don’t know the order. Oil has been leaking out the bottom of my water pump and no instructions came for the water pump kit. I thought it was the o ring and have taken the lower unit apart about 7 times now and I found it’s the bottom of water pump. Would appreciate it
I didn't take off the lowest gaskets in this video. The gaskets with the biggest holes go in first below the metal gasket. Sorry I wish I could show you. The oil gasket is the little tiny O ring. Make sure both sides are cleaned off and smooth. Maybe use steel wool
I was pulling a tuber and the engine seemed to bog down and lost power. As I slowly went back to the shore, it seemed there was a vibration. What could the problem be? I have a 3.0 Mercrusier engine. Thanks!
Anything. Sounds like a fuel pump to me
My Impeller didn't come out with the cover. How do I get it off?
Very helpful thank you
You're welcome
brilliant.....VERY NICE tutorial!!!! supurb!!
How in the world do you get the out drive back in.
Spin the prop a little. Wiggle it. Take your time
Do you have a trick for getting the lower unit back on afterwards?
Spin prop so it spins shaft. Take your time. Maybe take a little break and come back to it. Make sure everything is lined up
What kind of grease are you using