1973 johnson 65 horse out board

[wicked@westman.wave.ca]

hi i am new to this so be easy on me , i have a 1973 johnson 65 horse motor on a 14.5 foot banshee vanguard ,the thing is that when i start it up an put the muffs on it there is no water comeing out of the water ports ,so i took it to the shop here in town and they said that it was the inpeller (dryed up),so how do i change it i have got a water pump kit but dont know how to do it ,is there anybody that can help me i would really like to use my boat this weekend ,thx in advance

 

[JB]

Re: 1973 johnson 65 horse out board

Hi, Wicked.

Welcome to iboats.

NEVER work on an outboard without a Service Manual that you have studied.

Then you will know what to do and how.

Good luck.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1973 johnson 65 horse out board

we always recommend the manufacturers engine specific manuals, there are aftermarkets, but vague and general. here's a link to order or get the number and search ebay. http://www.kencook.com/evinrudejohnsonmanuals/index.cfm?fuseaction=models.main&year=1973&ID=57762

 

[F_R]

Re: 1973 johnson 65 horse out board

However, if you insist on doing it anyway, here is the precedure in a nutshell. Remove the shift rod pin under the lower carburetor. You need a 7/16" universal joint socket and a long extension or two to do it. Then remove the 5 bolts that you can see that hold the lower unit on. There is another hidden bolt in the cavity above the trim tab. The lower unit will then come down and the water pump will be looking at you. Look for the two plastic water tube guides that may have shinneyed up the tubes. You need them to reinstall the lower unit. Lube all rubber stuff when reinstalling, Lube the drive shaft splines, and make sure there is a good o-ring on it, put some sealer on the gearcase where it meets the midsection.