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Boating => Mechanical Forum => Topic started by: shkbilly on January 19, 2009, 09:53:52 PM

Title: Water pump??????
Post by: shkbilly on January 19, 2009, 09:53:52 PM: God this is a dumb question. But alas, where is the water pump located on a 1989 Merc Black Max 150.

I'm not asking for a pinpoint location, but a general area to look in.

Here I am a diesel mechanic asking where a water pump is, I should be shot.

Just trying to cut a few corners before I get into the maintenance this winter.

Thanks in advance.
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Post by: Hotrod on January 19, 2009, 10:15:09 PM: You drop the lower unit, Out comes the shaft. the water pump sits on top of the lower unit where the shaft enters. A very simple job to replace t^
(http://www.sterndrive.info/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/W-Mercury-water-pump-view.jpg)
Title: Re: Water pump??????
Post by: wb on January 20, 2009, 12:46:44 PM: Quote from: Hotrod on January 19, 2009, 10:15:09 PM
A very simple job to replace t^

..that is, unless, the bolts are salt-seized and snap in two when you try to remove them. Then not so simple.
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Post by: PeggyLee on January 20, 2009, 06:13:05 PM: Nice video. I plan on doing my Honda 225 outboard. I wonder if it is the same procedure?
Any thoughts or ideas?
Title: Re: Water pump??????
Post by: Hotrod on January 20, 2009, 09:25:44 PM: Yea.. On My older motor i would hit them with wd a few hours before..

Yea Peggylee. this procedure is the same for just about all outboards.

As far as I know t^
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Post by: wingshooter on January 20, 2009, 09:30:36 PM: yep done it a few times,,, easy to do,, saves a ton of money by doing it yourself
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Post by: rugman on January 20, 2009, 09:35:16 PM: Quote from: wingshooter on January 20, 2009, 09:30:36 PM
yep done it a few times,,, easy to do,, saves a ton of money by doing it yourself
rofla rofla rofla This is why you sold you boat CHECK YOUR CELL MESSAGE :P
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Post by: wingshooter on January 20, 2009, 09:38:18 PM: yep u right I SOLD MY BOAT, and i got the same money i payed for it,,,, yours has been on the market for 3 years now rofla rofla i wasnt using it enough and gas was $5 a gallon so i sold it,,, kids get older i'll get another one
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Post by: rugman on January 20, 2009, 10:00:33 PM: Quote from: wingshooter on January 20, 2009, 09:38:18 PM
yep u right I SOLD MY BOAT, and i got the same money i payed for it,,,, yours has been on the market for 3 years now rofla rofla i wasnt using it enough and gas was $5 a gallon so i sold it,,, kids get older i'll get another one
You are right and I will be fishing on it come sping ;D Just want to make the wife happy rofla PS call me and we will meet at the ramp. NO I WILL NOT GO TO THE NUDE BEACH :-* ;D
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Post by: PeggyLee on January 21, 2009, 10:31:59 AM: Cool,I'll give it a go in the Spring !
Title: Re: Water pump??????
Post by: rugman on January 21, 2009, 10:56:42 AM: Quote from: wingshooter on January 20, 2009, 09:38:18 PM
yep u right I SOLD MY BOAT, and i got the same money i payed for it,,,, yours has been on the market for 3 years now rofla rofla i wasnt using it enough and gas was $5 a gallon so i sold it,,, kids get older i'll get another one
they still hate you for selling it nosmly nosmly
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Post by: shkbilly on January 22, 2009, 05:40:17 PM: Thanks guys this is exactly what I needed. I would've never found it. My plan was to buy one and play the matchup game. Never woulda found it!
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Post by: Reckless on January 22, 2009, 05:44:41 PM: If I am not mistake dont you have to watch the rotation? Those blades get bent quit abit to get them in the housing. 5hrug
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Post by: wingshooter on January 22, 2009, 05:51:57 PM: yes u need to watch the rotation of the engine,,, when u go buy it they should be able to tell you exactly wich way to put it in,, thats what i did when i did mine
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Post by: rugman on January 22, 2009, 05:58:36 PM: I never replace mine . I had the boat for three years . Do you have to change it every year ? It is a out broad t^
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Post by: Reckless on January 22, 2009, 06:09:50 PM: Every other year. I do Tstats one year pump next.
slt
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Post by: rugman on January 22, 2009, 06:15:25 PM: what is the price to have someone to change it? t^
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Post by: kezsr on January 22, 2009, 10:03:03 PM: I use this site when I have problems.usually check archives before asking for help or suggestions. http://www.marineengine.com/discus/messages/12478/12478.shtml
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Post by: wingshooter on January 22, 2009, 10:12:11 PM: rug youre looking at $100+ an hour to get it done rgmn rgmn
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Post by: shkbilly on May 09, 2009, 03:48:34 PM: Thanks to the help from you guys, we replaced the water pump and thermostats today along with the rest of the service items. Only took about 2 hours and we had no trouble.

Ready for splashdown next wknd!!! chrz
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Post by: Hunter 2 on May 09, 2009, 04:06:14 PM: Get out and fish!!
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Post by: Hotrod on May 09, 2009, 06:19:01 PM: t^