Thermastat 3.0

[ktbarrentine]

Re: Thermastat 3.0

Did you read the instructions in the link in post 18? will answer most, if not all, your questions.....

 

[oldjeep]

Re: Thermastat 3.0

Did you read the instructions in the link in post 18? will answer most, if not all, your questions.....

Except that lovely manual makes no mention of the speedo hose. That must have been what I looked at the first time I replaced mine

 

[jtracc]

Re: Thermastat 3.0

Except that lovely manual makes no mention of the speedo hose. That must have been what I looked at the first time I replaced mine

I have the manual and makes no mention of the speedo hose. Where do I disconnect? Why don't these kits come with everything I need ?some come with different gaskets. The ones you guys have pointed out to me doesn't seem to come with everything. Des anyone have a link to a quicksilver kit that comes with all gaskets and orings and the key? I can't seem to find the right kit by merc/quicksilver

 

[oldjeep]

Re: Thermastat 3.0

Doesn't seem like you bothered going to the mercury site and entering your Serial, but here is the kit that I use on my 2005 : 47-43026Q06

http://www.michiganmotorz.com/mercruiserquicksilver-impeller-replacement-p-1668.html

As for the speedo - when the drive is tilted all the way up, look at the top of the lower unit closest to the boat. There will either be a quick connect fitting or a hose zip tied to the tube on the lower unit.

 

[jtracc]

Re: Thermastat 3.0

Doesn't seem like you bothered going to the mercury site and entering your Serial, but here is the kit that I use on my 2005 : 47-43026Q06

http://www.michiganmotorz.com/mercruiserquicksilver-impeller-replacement-p-1668.html

As for the speedo - when the drive is tilted all the way up, look at the top of the lower unit closest to the boat. There will either be a quick connect fitting or a hose zip tied to the tube on the lower unit.

Oldjeep i did go to the site, I had this kit in my cart, but as you can see it only has 2 gasket and the other ones that have been mnetioned here have at least 4. I will use this one since I know it will work. I just don't understand how this only has 2 gaskets.

 

[oldjeep]

Re: Thermastat 3.0

Oldjeep i did go to the site, I had this kit in my cart, but as you can see it only has 2 gasket and the other ones that have been mnetioned here have at least 4. I will use this one since I know it will work. I just don't understand how this only has 2 gaskets.

Some of the kits are for multiple year spans and contain gaskets you don't use. For instance the common thermostat kits come with 4 housing gaskets and you use only one or 2 of them depending on your motor

 

[jtracc]

Re: Thermastat 3.0

Okay thx for the clarification. I will order the quicksilver one

 

[jtracc]

Re: Thermastat 3.0

Does it mater which way I put the impeller in? Since its brand new the fins are all straight so it doesn't matter right?

 

[ktbarrentine]

Re: Thermastat 3.0

Does it mater which way I put the impeller in? Since its brand new the fins are all straight so it doesn't matter right?

You are right... Doesnt matter. Just make sure the shaft key is in place, and you lube the vanes a bit with 2-4-c or equivalent. Your installation guide will tell you to rotate the vertical shaft clockwise (looking down on it) while pushing the pump housing down on the pump. This will cause the vanes to bend in the proper direction.

 

[jtracc]

Re: Thermastat 3.0

so i am ready to do the job just waiting for the kit to arrive sometime at the beginning of next week. the only hestitation i have is i still have no idea how to remove (if any) the speedo connection. i looked in the front of the motor (facing the bow) and i see a sall rubbe tube going into a plastic insert. this:

sorry its a tad blurry. is this the speedo connection? and if so, how in the hell does it disconnect?

 

[ktbarrentine]

Re: Thermastat 3.0

so i am ready to do the job just waiting for the kit to arrive sometime at the beginning of next week. the only hestitation i have is i still have no idea how to remove (if any) the speedo connection. i looked in the front of the motor (facing the bow) and i see a sall rubbe tube going into a plastic insert. this:

View attachment 168165 sorry its a tad blurry. is this the speedo connection? and if so, how in the hell does it disconnect?

Check out this thread... It has a couple great videos that show what you are asking about.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=559197&highlight=speedometer+quick+disconnect

Basically a 1/4 turn fitting with an o-ring.

 

[jtracc]

Re: Thermastat 3.0

Check out this thread... It has a couple great videos that show what you are asking about.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=559197&highlight=speedometer+quick+disconnect

Basically a 1/4 turn fitting with an o-ring.

okay it is that. now i have been pulling and tuggin and nothing. need put some elbow grease into it. thanks for the vids. i will report back when i complete the impeller change...hopefully without breaking anything. lol

 

[jtracc]

Re: Thermastat 3.0

ok i revceived my impeller kit and i am draining the lower unit as we speak. i have one final question. i know where all the orings and gaskets go except these two little yellow ones? what are they for? i have the quicksilver kit.

 

[oldjeep]

Re: Thermastat 3.0

They are for the vent and drain plugs on the lower unit.

 

[jtracc]

Re: Thermastat 3.0

the screws i removed to drain oil right?

 

[Grub54891]

Re: Thermastat 3.0

the screws i removed to drain oil right?

Yup

 

[jtracc]

Re: Thermastat 3.0

Ok so i removed the impeller it was brand new not even a scratch on it so replacing was a waste but at least I know its fine. I didn't put everything back on because it got too late, I will finish up tomorrow. So far so good.

 

[jtracc]

Re: Thermastat 3.0

Am I suppose to be able to turn the shaft? I have put it in forward reverse nutruel an the shaft won't spin at all

 

[ktbarrentine]

Re: Thermastat 3.0

Which shaft?

 

[jtracc]

Re: Thermastat 3.0

Which shaft?

The shaft in the lower unit. The gear shaft