Changing water pump on 15 hp...what else should i change while i am in there?

bluebrownie

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got a 15 hp, 1996, good shape...gonna change the water pump and thermostat... what else should i do to the lower unit while i have it off?

tx a lot...
 

DamianJP

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Re: Changing water pump on 15 hp...what else should i change while i am in there?

Hey Brownie

I don't know how your water pump kit comes but make sure you replace the bottom of the water pump too. My kit didn't come with it and I had to ask for it.
When I look at the schematics it shows part 18 as the water pump base
There is some seals around there too below and above the water pump base im seeing, I have not dealt with these before but if it's an easy replacment I would do it while you have it opened.
Again I dont know if your kit already comes with it mabey someone can confirm this.



Heres a list of schematics, just pick your serial number.
http://www.crowleymarine.com/mercury_mercruiser_hp/MERCURY/1996/ 15.cfm


Lemme know if you have more questions,
DamianJP
 
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