1987-- 85 hp Force Water Pump

[jeff123]

I have a 1987 -- 85 hp Force Model # 858V7A

I am going to change out the water pump. I have the Clymer manual but it doesn't show how to get to the water pump.

It looks like I need to take 6 bolts off of the lower unit and take the shift pin out. Is there anything else I need to do to get to the water pump?

Do you have any pointers on replacing the water pump.

Thanks

Jeff

 

[foodfisher]

Re: 1987-- 85 hp Force Water Pump

You'd be better off leaving the shift pin alone. There's a bolt up under the exhaust snout. Remove the snout to access it. Total seven bolts. Don't forget to disconnect the shift linkage half way up the motor leg.

 

[Dave K.]

Re: 1987-- 85 hp Force Water Pump

Jeff, Read & Print the above sticky "Step by Step impeller change" I changed mine out last year w/ the directions. About 2hrs work & everything works great!

 

[john from md]

Re: 1987-- 85 hp Force Water Pump

DON'T TOUCH THE SHIFT PIVOT PIN! Just in case you were talking about this pin vs the shift rod clevis pin. The shift rod clevis pin is held in with a cotter key and is in the front of the gear leg.

John

 

[jeff123]

Re: 1987-- 85 hp Force Water Pump

Yes the shift rod clevis pin is what I was talking about.
Thanks to everyone for all of the help, I will be changing the pump on Thursday. This site is awesome!

 

[eight tracker]

Re: 1987-- 85 hp Force Water Pump

DON'T TOUCH THE SHIFT PIVOT PIN! Just in case you were talking about this pin vs the shift rod clevis pin. The shift rod clevis pin is held in with a cotter key and is in the front of the gear leg.

John

Whew!!!!!