1974 6hp correct impeller ?

[Evinrudej]

Hi everyone so I’m replacing the one pellet on a 1974 evinrude 6hp fisherman. When I tried to search the impeller and plate on marine engine.com it seems to show a different impeller than the one on my motor. Am I searching the wrong year? Does anyone know the correct part number for the omc or Sierra impeller and plate. Thanks

 

[racerone]

Simple-----The impeller and pump was the same from 1955 to 1978.------Then in 1979 ( last year of production ) they went to a new style pump.------That new style pump can be fitted to earlier models as a COMPLETE kit.----So read the notes carefully.---Look at the kit on the 1979 model.----Then decide if you want to just install the old style impeller or go with the 79 model complete kit.-----Easy in my opinion.

 

[hardwater fisherman]

Your photo shows the impeller in a cup. So probably you have a plastic pump housing. If so then the part number is 0387361. And the plate used with the plastic pump housing is 0323597.

 

[racerone]

The impeller in the cup is for the new 1979 model and has to use the new pump housing.!!!----The update kit also uses a gasket on TOP of the plate.------The updated kit is ideal for salt / brackish water.---Or motors left at the dock all season.

 

[hardwater fisherman]

This is the gasket for on top of the plate. If you have a plastic pump housing you can view all the parts listed for a 1979 model. As said above.

 

[F_R]

Yep, you already have the updated (1979) kit. Simply purchase the replacement parts for a 1979 and you are good to go.

 

[Evinrudej]

Ah okay that makes sense thanks. This is the first I’ve seen the newer kit used on the older 70’s 6hps. Thanks everyone

 

[Evinrudej]

When I place the new gasket on top of the base plate should I use some sort of sealer or is that not needed ?

 

[F_R]

Nah, dry is ok