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I pulled off the lower water pump housing to replace it. There is only 1 seal in it. The new housing has only 1 seal. Yet when I look at the exploded parts diagram, it shows two (2) oil seals: # 25 (part number 89238) and #26 (part number 16977). Is there one or 2 to replace? Thanks. Pat
1966 Mercury 6hp Water Tube Leaks, HELP
I have a 1966 Mercury 60, 6hp outboard. It was not pumping water, so I replaced the water pump. I checked out the copper water tube before I put it back together (blew air through it), and there is air leaking out near where it fits in the grommet in the...
What is the trick to replacing the water pump impeller with the small pin?:confused:
I have tried several times, but cannot figure it out. I cannot get the pin in the slot on the shaft and in the groove in the impeller.
Also, is there a drawing that shows how the impeller should look when...
I just got a 1966 Merc 60, 6hp. It looks new. I was told it probably had less than 20 hours on it (looks like it). I was also told it had not been run for about 25 years. Anyway, I filled the cylinders with mystery oil and let it set a while. I then put it in the tank, and after a dozen pulls...
