Water pump??????

[shkbilly]

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.

[Hotrod]

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

[wb]

  A very simple job to replace

..that is, unless, the bolts are salt-seized and snap in two when you try to remove them. Then not so simple.

[PeggyLee]

Nice video. I plan on doing my Honda 225 outboard. I wonder if it is the same procedure?
Any thoughts or ideas?

[Hotrod]

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

[wingshooter]

yep done it a few times,,, easy to do,, saves a ton of money by doing it yourself

[rugman]

yep done it a few times,,, easy to do,, saves a ton of money by doing it yourself

This is  why you sold you boat CHECK YOUR CELL MESSAGE

[wingshooter]

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      i wasnt using it enough and gas was $5 a gallon so i sold it,,, kids get older i'll get another one

[rugman]

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      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 Just want to make the wife happy PS call me and we will meet at the ramp. NO I WILL NOT GO TO THE NUDE BEACH

[PeggyLee]

Cool,I'll give it a go in the Spring !

[rugman]

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      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

[shkbilly]

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!

[Reckless]

  If I am not mistake dont you have to watch the rotation? Those blades get bent quit abit to get them in the housing. 

[wingshooter]

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

[rugman]

I never replace mine . I had the boat for three years . Do you have to change it every year ? It is a out broad

[Reckless]

 Every other year. I do Tstats one year pump next.
 

[rugman]

 what is the price to have someone to change it?

[kezsr]

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

[wingshooter]

rug youre looking at $100+ an hour to get it done 

[shkbilly]

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!!!