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Starting the water pump impeller project entails dropping the lower case. The hidden bolt is under this cover. In a single engine application, there may be a trim tab here.
Starting the water pump impeller project entails dropping the lower case. The hidden bolt is under this cover. In a single engine application, there may be a trim tab here.
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Remove the"hidden bolt" first. All bolts are 14mm (9/16").
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After removing the other six bolts, the lower unit will separate with a little persuasion from a pry bar.
After removing the other six bolts, the lower unit will separate with a little persuasion from a pry bar.
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The black tube is the speedo tube. Disconnect it BEFORE dropping the lower case.
The black tube is the speedo tube. Disconnect it BEFORE dropping the lower case.
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A B&D Workmate does make a great stand for the lower case. Note prop is removed for this job.
A B&D Workmate does make a great stand for the lower case. Note prop is removed for this job.
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If your engine water pressure gauges have failed, here's how to get to the cause. Thanks, David on Anna Leigh. Remove top engine cover to start...
If your engine water pressure gauges have failed, here's how to get to the cause. Thanks, David on Anna Leigh. Remove top engine cover to start...
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Follow the 1
Follow the 1" Black hose to the Black plastic housing in the center of the Photo. This is the thermostat housing. The brass fitting below the 1" hose will be plugged with salt. Remove the brass fitting and clean it and the passageway into the block.
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There are the two thermostats.  Note they are different. The silver colored one goes forward of the brass colored one. I pulled these and soaked them in Salt-Away.  The brass fitting next to the temp sender is the one that gets plugged with salt.
There are the two thermostats. Note they are different. The silver colored one goes forward of the brass colored one. I pulled these and soaked them in Salt-Away. The brass fitting next to the temp sender is the one that gets plugged with salt.
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On the Port engine, I had to drill out the salt from this housing with a 1/4
On the Port engine, I had to drill out the salt from this housing with a 1/4" drill! Salt deposits are visible in the Thermostat mounting areas.
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Honda Alternator belt, vacuum bagged with part # tag.
Honda Alternator belt, vacuum bagged with part # tag.
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