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    Impeller pump

    It is Item #17 part #0330941 on the STARBOARD side of the motor.----On that rod ( L-shaped ) lever under the bottom carburetor.----Observe and work carefully.
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    Impeller pump

    It is a HITCH pin that is removed.-----Not a cotter pin.-----Bell crank is pushed to port side of motor.----Rotated either to forward or reverse direction to release the shift rod.----Do not turn the shift rod during this work.
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    Impeller pump

    You need to remove a hitch pin on the bell crank that goes under the carburetors.----Requires a pair of pliers.----Then that lever ( bell crank ) is pushed to the port side and rotated to release the shift rod.----No other tools or hammer required to release the shift rod.
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    2000 30hp Johnson possible water restriction/over heats

    See post #26-----This should be so easy to sort out / correct !-----The pump housing on the 2 cylinder 20 / 25 / 30 HP looks the same but is not the same.----Get the correct parts and go boating !
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    2000 30hp Johnson possible water restriction/over heats

    0340811 is the part # for the seal ( grommet ) between water pump and exhaust housing.-----This should not be a big issue to install the correct parts.
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    2000 30hp Johnson possible water restriction/over heats

    The 2 cylinder 40 and 3 cylinder 25 / 35 are NOT the same set up at all.
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    1981 Mercury 7.5 2 stroke

    Place bearing housing on a tin can.-----Ball bearing down.-----Heat housing evenly with propane torch till bearing fall into the can.-----Gently tap needle bearing out while housing is hot.
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    1981 Mercury 7.5 2 stroke

    Those " holes " in the piston are machining centers.-----Absolutely nothing to do with oiling of this motor !----Lube holes are clearly visible on the piston.---Wrist pin has needle bearings.-----Heat helps remove bearings.----Perhaps a review is needed on the concept of 2 stroke lubrication.
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    2000 30hp Johnson possible water restriction/over heats

    ?????-----There is a separate rubber seal that fits on top of the pump housing !----You have the wrong parts.----Hurry to your local friendly boat shop and get help before you destroy this motor !----Note----I own more than one of these motors for parts / rebuilding
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    Evinrude 55 1978 gearcase

    The 66 is backwards in the mold.---Install 321466
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    2000 30hp Johnson possible water restriction/over heats

    Simple-----Picture #5 what is the 6 digit part # on this housing ?
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    2000 30hp Johnson possible water restriction/over heats

    Sure looks like the wrong pump housing !
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    1960 Evinrude propeller hub replacement

    Hard to find a shop willing to compete with new props made off shore.
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    1981 Mercury 7.5 2 stroke

    These older motors are far better quality / easier to repair than newer 4 strokes.
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    !/2 ton Truck towing limitations

    Remember that ratings are for NEW vehicles.------A 10 year old truck that has been exposed to winter conditions and salt on roads may not be the same.
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    Counter rotation conversion kits

    ???----A failure to read and heed ???
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    Counter rotation conversion kits

    Left hand rotation was NEVER , ever offered for smaller motors !!
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    1981 Mercury 7.5 2 stroke

    No surprise that seals were crispy.----Bearing is a 204 I believe.----Good on you for taking it apart.----Now you know it will be good for many years of service again.
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    Transom replacement or design flaw?

    Put a knee in with rivers or screws.
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    Counter rotation conversion kits

    No such thing as counter rotation available for a 1998 30 HP as per post #2.-----Accept the simple facts.
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