Dave S3948
Cadet
- Joined
- Sep 3, 2004
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I am looking for some specific "how to" information concerning the removal of the sea water pump from a 5.0 Mercruiser with a Bravo III drive. I need to replace the impeller.<br /><br />I have looked at the factory shop manual and tried to study how the pump is actually attached to the motor. The manual is useless in this regard and the way the motor sits in my Sea Ray 240 Sun Deck engine bay, it really makes it difficult to see anything clearly. Is the bracket that the idler pulley is attached to the same one that the water pump is attached to.....I really can't tell even after trying to study things with a mirror and flashlight and even taking digital pictures!!! If it's not this bracket then where are the mounting points for the pump? Also, since it is extremely difficult to reach the clamps for the hoses behind the pump, would I be better off taking off the bracket first to possibly give me more space to work and see things before trying to remove the hoses?<br /><br />I guess what I am asking for is a detailed blow by blow of how to get this thing off (and back on) along with any tips you might have. I know I can probably figure it out as I go along, but I am hoping to get some better information from you folks before I start. I am not concerned about pump disassembly....that should be straight forward for impeller replacement.<br /><br />Thanks. 