first time water pump jitters

[beetlespin]

how difficult is it to install new impeller on a 1998 200 hp
evinrude vindicator i'm a little apprehensive about tackling this job
i have a clymer shop book on the engine and it sounds like alot of people do their own.

[RUSTY63]

Sounds like you want to try it yourself, pull the port motor pan, remove shift rod bolt (slotted 3/8 head bolt in front and below the carbs), remove the torque tab, remove the two bolts there, remove the four bolts on the outside of the gear case, remove the gear case, remove the four bolts on the water pump housing, remove the housing, remove the impeller and o-ring.

Install the new impeller with the new o-ring and key, install the pump housing while turning the drive shaft clockwise, push down on the shift rod while turning the prop, install the gear case making sure to get the water tube back in the water pump housing, reinstall all bolts reinstall the shift rod bolt and port motor pan.

Hope this helps.

[SEAHORSE]

Get a service manual first and understand the procedure before tearing things apart.

The shift rod adjustment is very critical on the motor and it is easy to turn it when removing or installing the gearcase.

Also use the factory water pump kits as they include all the needed parts. Be sure to use the correct kit, give the motor model number to the parts person. The kits are different between the 20" shaft engines and the 25-30" engines.

[ChampioNman]

Only thing left out was the ! CM

[SEAHORSE]

Hey, CM, you are right. Most first timers comment on how much beer it takes just to change the water pump.

[RUSTY63]

CM's right, thats how to tell when your done........if your out of beer...... then you must be done.

[ChampioNman]

And after you've done a bunch how few They take ! CM

[beetlespin]

thanks for the response i got a kit ordered so i will be giving it a shot .......and a beer

[basn4fun]

Don't forget the obvoius. Get some extra beer for your friends. Getting the water tubes to line up when she's going back together is a whole lot easier when you have help............Pete