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JoeSpareBedroom

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On 9 Oct 2006 08:14:03 -0700, "
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Thanks for pointing out that I likely need to replace the impeller.
And also thanks for the link to the impeller kit; I quite likely need
to order one.

Make sure you get some anti-sieze compound (I llike a brand called
Neversieze) and work it into the threads of the bolts when you put
things back together. It is messy stuff but it will make it easierr to
get apart next time.
Now pray that the last guy did!
Basically 4 bolts right at the cavitation plate and one nut up in a
hole near the little fin in back will drop the foot. It helps to have
a helper but usually it will be stuck enough so it won't just fall.
Put some grease on the shaft splines when you go back together too.
The impeller is under that little can on top of the foot. (a couple
small bolts)

Thanks for the tip of using the anti-sieze compound. The chance is
good that the ex-owner didn't apply any anti-sieze compound in the
lower unit based on the fact that the propeller was/is really stuck
from day-one when I bought the boat.

I would like to ask you one question: Does replacing the impeller
involve removing the propeller as a part of the process? As I said
above, the propeller is really stuck.

Jay Chan

Whether it's part of the job or not, you may as well get the prop UNstuck.
It's a good idea to check for fishing line wound behind it, or so sayeth my
owner's manual.