Mercury Pro XS 250 V8
SN - 2B737776
I’m changing out the water pump for the first time on this motor. Should I be in fwd gear or neutral when I put the lower unit back on? Also, is there anything I can do in the garage after the lower unit is bolted back on to ensure everything went together properly? Thank you!
Last edited by Bosco122; 07-02-2022 at 07:19 PM.
I have worked on several different manufactures outboards over the years. I like to do them in Neutral. I feel that everything just seems to line up better. Getting the spline lined up while holding the lower end up solo can be a PITA at times. If you have someone help you it’s much easier.
when you have the Lower unit apart look things over to see how things need to go back together. Its pretty straight forward.
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I’ve had better luck when it was in forward
The new lower are different than ones of the past. Neutral is the preferred position. IIRC, it automatically gets put into neutral anyways.
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It's my understanding they can't be shifted when not running. The motor end is not mechanical.
Definitely neutral. Follow the directions, easy job
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Neutral. And don't mess with the trim or key switches while the gearcase is off.
Shift shaft connection would be very difficult to "miss" due to an entirely different (slot) design.
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