Changed out water impeller on outdrive...

[glennj3]

470 Mercruiser with bravo II outdrive, 1988 I think.
The book states to rotate the shaft clockwise while pushing the impeller into the housing.
Because the drive shaft turns the same direction when in forward or reverse (counter clockwise) when I turn the prop, I left it in forward and turned the prop, turning the shaft counterclockwise and pushing down on the impeller. Is this correct or does the impeller need to be facing in a clockwise direction? I am confused.
I did this last summer for the first times, think I did it wrong then two.

Thanks,
Glenn

 

[Don S]

Re: Changed out water impeller on outdrive...

Don't turn the prop, turn the vertical shaft, and turn it clockwise like the book says.

470 Mercruiser with bravo II outdrive, 1988 I think.

PS: Bravo drives don't have impellers in them, you have an Alpha I drive.

 

[glennj3]

Re: Changed out water impeller on outdrive...

You are so right and thanks for the quick reply!
Fortunately the unit is still on the table awaiting me to replace the bellows.
I will post that question next.