Might need a new water pump (impeller)?

[ddyer]

I am not sure if I need a new water pump or not on my 1976 35 hp Johnson. When I used the flusher on idle, water came out the exhaust up high. Then I put it in a trash can and started it and nothing happened. The water is above the lower unit and pee holes, so I wonder if it needs replaced or if I have a little to much water in the can. If needing replaced, is it a job for a novice with a manual and would I need any special tools to fix it. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks.

 

[flech01]

Re: Might need a new water pump (impeller)?

Hi<br /><br />Do you know how long its been sence the water pump has been rebuilt?

 

[ddyer]

Re: Might need a new water pump (impeller)?

I don't know if it has ever been replaced.

 

[wilde1j]

Re: Might need a new water pump (impeller)?

You check for overheating by running motor with the cover off for a few minutes (say 5 or 10) and seeing if you can touch the block near the cylinder heads without getting burned. You should be able to keep the fingers there for a while (temp should be ~ 145° F). If it's not overheating, nothing more to do.

 

[JB]

Re: Might need a new water pump (impeller)?

Howdy, DDyer.<br /><br />If you don't know when it was last changed, change it, and keep track. <br /><br />They should be changed when they are 1 or 2 years old, even if stored.<br /><br />If you wait until it fails you will probably have a lot bigger problem than an impeller.<br /><br />Good luck.