Re: 1980 something Force 85
chobes118,<br />When you submersed the lower unit, did you have it deep enough to submerge the captivation plate? The water pump is located above it. If not, the pump never got "primed" and you probably burned it up running it "dry". Replacing it is really very easy and should take about 30 minutes tops.<br /> To replace it, first remove the cotter pin connecting the shift linkage. It's on the front side of the motor above the lower unit by the mounting plates. Look for it and you should see a small clip in the rod. Remove the clip. Next, remove the bolts holding the lower unit on. They are located under the captivation plate and there is also one hiding under the exhaust "fin". When you've got them all you will notice the crack between the lower unit and mid section widening. It it's not widening, then chances are you missed a bolt somewhere.<br />Once they are all out, the lower unit should slide out. The drive shaft will still be connected to the lower unit so you will need enough room to slide the whole assemble out.<br />Once out, you will see a rectangle type box wher the drive shaft enters the lower unit. This is the waterpump. Undo the screws and slide the cover off and you will see the impeller. This is what you need to replace.<br />It's important to note the direction of the "vanes". If you install the new one backwards, it wont work. Check the condition of the housing and make sure there is no rough spots,damage or clogged ports. If so, replace the housing too. <br /><br />I'm not trying to be a substitute for the service manual, but I wanted to give you an idea of the process. You can pick up a basic clymer manual for your FORCE at most larger bookstores or someplace like amazon.com. It's around 30 bucks but it gives you a reasonably good instructions for amature mechanics.<br /><br />Good Luck,<br />Nav.
