Since my wrists are giving out (loaded with arthritis) I thought I would switch from Casting to Trolling.
Years ago, I bought a 2.2 Merc that might be fine to push my little 17 ft light-weight tin boat around on our calm rivers in East TN. This little motor started right up after adding new plugs and fuel, but, of course, wasn't peeing. I shut her down very quickly. I thought I would replace the impeller.
I watched a number of YouTube videos, but most of them were for a 4.5 Merc. None were available for the 2.2 Merc.
When I pulled the lower unit (anyhow, I think it was the lower unit...it was only 7 inches long and contained the propellor), I found the long brass tube that was described in the videos. I found the square drive shaft. I did NOT find the normal looking water pump that was shown in the 4.5 videos.
it took some grunting, but I got the rubber fitting out that held the brass tube. Inside, where I expected to find an old impeller, I found a ball-bearing "race??" I am reluctant to pull that out ....but I think I could with the right expanding pliers.
No sign of the water pump so far. Am I looking in the right place? Is the water pump BELOW that ball-bearing fitting? It doesn't look like there is a lot of room below the race but...???...
I will try to attach a picture of the ball-bearing device. Hope someone can help this old 79-year-old codger. I have NEVER replaced a water pump before but was heartened after watching the videos., If only MY unit had the same pump and arrangement....
I have so little $$$ in the motor that paying my mechanic $115.00 per hour to replace the impeller just didn't make a lot of sense. He even agreed with me and said he was sure I could do it. Any help or advice appreciated.
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