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Took the lower unit off and replace the water pump impeller....Now I can get the lower unit back on tried everything.... I put it in forward when I took off and is in forward still...What am I doing wrong...
I have a 1979 mercury 80hp outboard Ser# 5378919.... I started the motor the other day with the hose hooked up but there was no water coming out when it started....What could be wrong...It's the fist boat i have owned... Also it acts like its not getting any gas had to use some starting fluid...