2000 Johnson 130 Ocean Runner water pump change

[stefanovm]

Changing water pump. First time for me to drop lower end on this model. I don't see the shift linkage disconnect. Is there an easy way to do his?

 

[stefanovm]

Re: 2000 Johnson 130 Ocean Runner water pump change

After searching the prior questions on "lower unit removal", I hope to find the disconnect. I must be too old to be doing mechanic work anymore as I thought I knew what I was looking to find. One of the suggestions to remove the starter might help as I think I see the bolt to be loosened and shaft to be moved, but am not sure.

 

[ruel42]

Re: 2000 Johnson 130 Ocean Runner water pump change

If I am not mistaken the bolt is directly below the bottom carb. You will need a socket with an extention to reach it. You also have a bolt under the Zinc on the lower unit(if you didn't already find that one)

 

[Scale Performance]

Re: 2000 Johnson 130 Ocean Runner water pump change

to disconnect the shift rod, look below the carbs on the port side of the motor. you re going to need a 3/8 swivel socket 1/4'' drive and abour a 1.5' extension. an easier way is to remove the port side lower motor cowling, and teh bolt will stare you in the face. also on the g/c there is a hidden bolt under the trim/tourque tab, DON'T forget this bolt...<br /><br />hope this helps...<br /><br />SP

 

[stefanovm]

Re: 2000 Johnson 130 Ocean Runner water pump change

Thanks all for validating my method. I knew the only hang up was the shift rod and had removed all the required bolts before posting my first question. <br /><br />I only needed a 14" extension for the 3/8" socket. It was very hard to see, but fairly easy once I was assured of the type of connection. The lower end slipped out fairly easily. It was a trick getting the shoft rod hooked up again. I needed help from a second person to slowly move the shift selector as I wiggled it back into its yoke and replaced the pin/screw.<br /><br />Two new questions.<br />1. The kit had a new O-ring that appeared to need to be installed on the top of the shaft above the splines . I did not see an old one, either upon removal or inspection of the shaft hollow. I did not put the new one in. Any enlightening suggestions?<br /><br />2. The old pump looked in very good condition with only some wear on the cover plate. However, I still get no flow out of the **** hole. My supply hose was a short(25') 3/4" one with over 80 psi behind it. I have seen this problem addressed in several other posts, but am not sure that any of the reasons apply here. I will reread them. When I picked up the boat from my brother-in-law, he had removed the SS prop as he was afraid it would be stolen. Is a prop required for insuring a water supply to the pump? I know back pressure helps the engine run more properly and it ran worse without the prop. I have never run an outboard without a prop installed, but did not think it being missing would affect the water flow. It did run much less than satisfactory as I could not idle it down below 1200 or it quit. This may be due to the old gasoline and exteded time since the boat has been in the water or other reason?

 

[revertmastec]

Re: 2000 Johnson 130 Ocean Runner water pump change

I beleive it is likely that even if the pump looks good it can be worn down along with the plates that it would not give you water pressure If you have the lower end down anyway might as well replace.<br /><br />Good luck

 

[wilde1j]

Re: 2000 Johnson 130 Ocean Runner water pump change

Donnie,<br />1. The O-ring is needed below the splines on the driveshaft ... purpose is to keep water (and corrosion) from the sline area. If not in place, you may never get the shaft to drop again. Also, there should have been a small pack of special grease in the rebuild kit for use on the splines prior to assembly. Don't use a lot on the end of the driveshaft or you may not be able to get in proper position<br /><br />2. You should get a telltale stream shortly after starting the motor. You may not have gotten the water tube in the top of the pump during reassembly. I would check carefully for any sign of overheating (run motor for a few minutes and touch cyl head covers ... should be warm, not really hot if water is circulating normally).

 

[Scale Performance]

Re: 2000 Johnson 130 Ocean Runner water pump change

That o-ring which is brown in color doesn't need to be on top of the d-shaft, as there is a o-ring in the crankshaft. look at the splines of your d-shaft, if there is a small groove then you need that o-ring. if there is a bigger gap below the splines then you do not need the o-ring.. another reminder.. always grease or gasket sealer the bolts that mount the g/c, makes it easier to get off the next time..<br /><br />good luck<br /><br />SP

 

[stefanovm]

Re: 2000 Johnson 130 Ocean Runner water pump change

Thanks WildeOne and Scale Performance,<br /><br />[1. The O-ring is needed below the ... purpose is to keep water ... of your d-shaft,]<br />[if there is a small groove then you need that o-ring. if there is a bigger gap ... below the splines then you do not need the o-ring]<br />A bigger gap and no small groove is the way my engine's shaft is configured, which is why I was confused and did not put the o-ring in.<br /><br />[2. You should get a telltale stream shortly after starting the motor.] Still do not have a stream, which is why I started the water pump replacement in the first place. [You may not have gotten the water tube in the top of the pump during reassembly.] I checked this with flashlight visual observation before tightening the lower end bolts. [I would check carefully for any sign of overheating (run motor for a few minutes and touch cyl head covers ... should be warm, not really hot if water is circulating normally).] I ran the motor for over 10 minutes at about 1500 to 2000 rpm. The heads got warm, but I could actually leave my hand on the them and not be uncomfortable. It seems that the engine is getting enough water to stay cool. I checked the telltale stream tubes back about 4" for obstructions and found none.<br /><br />So much for a boat outing over the holiday weekend. My homeowners association will not allow boats "parked" on our property, so I took it back to storage. It is harder to work on there as I don't have my garage and tools as close.