can't remove impeller

[locofishing]

After removing the housing on my 1987 90hp Envinrude the impeller remained
on the shaft. I tried prying it with a screw driver and didn't it didn't budge.
Is there method for removing the impeller when it's stuck to the shaft?

Thanks

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: can't remove impeller

I believe that will have a plastic sorta wedge-shaped key. I rap them sideways with a hammer between two vanes in the direction of spin. That usually pops them free.

 

[OBJ]

Re: can't remove impeller

Well.....try soaking the thing with some good penetrant like PB Blaster. Sometimes....not often.....this will get it lose. Most times I just grab the dremel tool with a small cutting disc and cut into the side of the impeller through the brass hub. A screw driver can then be used to pry the hub open. If your really steady, don't cut all the way through....just a nice deep groove. A chisel can then be used to wop it open.

 

[locofishing]

Re: can't remove impeller

Thanks fellas, I will give it a try!

 

[locofishing]

Re: can't remove impeller

I used the dremel and it worked great!

Thanks Again,

 

[mikesea]

Re: can't remove impeller

I use a good sharp chisel and split the sucker