water intake screen 1986 70

[Home Cookin']

Is it hard to replace the plastic screens over the intake ports?
Can it be done without cracking open the whole LU?
Can you get to it when changing out a water pump?
Are the parts available or easy to duplicate?

Thanks!

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: water intake screen 1986 70

No, the unit does not need to be completely disassembled.
Yes, you can get to it when doing the waterpump.
Yes the part is available. Part number 314175, can be had for less than $10....

 

[DJ]

Re: water intake screen 1986 70

Is it hard to replace the plastic screens over the intake ports?
Can it be done without cracking open the whole LU?
Can you get to it when changing out a water pump?
Are the parts available or easy to duplicate?

Thanks!

Yes, they are difficult to replace.

Yes, parts are available.



No, don't worry-run it. The screens keep the BIG stuff out-only.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: water intake screen 1986 70

I've been running it anyway, in shallow muddy sandy grassy salt water--'cause that's what I do for fun. I just wanted to look into fixing it if it's pracitcal to do so, and what opportunities may be presented; I will probably do the water pump in the spring.

I also have my tell-tale draining straight out the hose without the tiny fitting, which often gets clogged by grass.

Nothing like a good work-horse motor