New Boater - Need Help w/Impeller Issues

[richb]

Hey guys. I know this issue (impellers) is probably beat to death on the board but I was wondering about whether I should tear into my 1988 100hp Sea Ray (merc) outboard to check it. I get flow out of the tell tale but am unsure of if/when the impeller was ever replaced. <br /><br />Is is just the 4 bolts that hold the lower unit on? Should I just order a impeller replacement kit from someone like overtons?<br /><br />I'm pretty good with motorcycles and cars but outboards are strange to me.<br /><br />Thanks in advance for the help!

 

[JB]

Re: New Boater - Need Help w/Impeller Issues

A new impeller is cheap insurance. It is also a good idea to keep a kit and proper tools in the boat. I have a friend who replaced one on a beach miles from the nearest camp and resumed fishing, rather than paddling. Any Merc dealer can sell you 2 kits. Use one now and keep the other in the boat.<br /><br />Good Luck.

<br />JB

 

[corm]

Re: New Boater - Need Help w/Impeller Issues

There is a nut under the trim tab(mark position before taking it off) and a nut in the front of the LU on the top of the deflector plate. It is a good idea to put in a new imp when you get a different boat so you know what you have. If the imp is burnt from running it out of water replace the bodys also. Get Merc parts!<br /><br />------------------<br />...have fun...corm<br /><br />cubic inches = power<br />power = speed<br />speed = FUN<br /><br />Email me if you need to.

 

[ODDD1]

Re: New Boater - Need Help w/Impeller Issues

gotta treat impellers as a maintenance item......every 4 years drop the case and change it.....NO MATTER WHAT!