Outboard Motor
Replacing the water pump 9.8hp Mercury outboard?
I really could use diagrams or pictures. I have said it is an easy replacement, but do not want to try without the help of a few photos including a description of how. Motor is a 1968 Mercury outboard, 9.8 hp.
It is not too difficult if you have previous mechanical experience and have a service manual available for this model year. I have not done a replacement drive yet but have replaced the lower unit seals and gearbox a Johnson 35HP 1959. It is a similar process as William mentioned, but its course is NOT substitute for having a service manual on hand during the repair. The two best pieces of advice I can give is: # 1. Follow the instructions manual maintenance of 100% in order and the letter. This is not to assemble a bicycle, is a marine expensive equipment that must be precisely installed. # 2. Patience. You can not force things to be adjusted properly. If not aligned and installed correctly, go back and start again. You probably overlooked something or not to install the method of the service manual was recommended. I had my attempt to lower unit install twice to get it to install correctly. Ultimately, this is far from impossible if you have any reasonable experience mechanical and service manual for this model year. The attempt to do this without a service manual is nonsense, and can cost more because the cost of installation inadequate.