2000 7.4l raw water pump

[Locke]

My outdrive is a Bravo 3, can I replace the raw water impeller while the boat is in the water? Not sure if the boat will flood when I disconnect the supply/return lines from the outdrive.

Thanks

Locke

 

[tpenfield]

Yes, you can. Water will come in the boat, so work fast

if you raise up and secure the water inlet hose, it will not leak. Then you can quickly re-attach the hose when done.

make sure to have some dish soap handy to lube the impeller and housing internals, so that the pump does not start out bone dry.

 

[Locke]

Thanks, I’ve always done this out of the water before.