Removing Lower Unit for Waterpump on 1967 6hp

[windknotnc]

I have removed the 4 bolts connecting the foot. I have also disconnected the shift linkage by removing the bottom screw and separating the 2 shafts. I cannot get the lower unit to pull apart. What am I missing here. The model is CD-24.

 

[RPJS]

Re: Removing Lower Unit for Waterpump on 1967 6hp

The drive shaft has a pin near the top that has to pass through a slot, support the weight of the LU and rotate the flywheel slowly clockwise, the pin will line up with the slot and the LU will drop.

 

[windknotnc]

Re: Removing Lower Unit for Waterpump on 1967 6hp

Thanks, the lower unit came right off with ease...much to my surprise the impeller looks new. I put it all back together and itis pumping like a champ. ???? Maybe the intake screen was clogged or there was an air lock at the angle it was in the barrel.

 

[RPJS]

Re: Removing Lower Unit for Waterpump on 1967 6hp

If you don't know the age/history of that impeller you should change it out for a new one regardless.

 

[freddyray21]

Re: Removing Lower Unit for Waterpump on 1967 6hp

I agree for 15 dollars while you have it apart it pays to go ahead and replace it. Cheap insurance.