Anyone have any tricks to getting the impeller in place? The drive shaft is very clean so no problem getting close to the correct spot, the problem is trying to get it into the keyway. I bought the complete water pump assembly and it came with a new style of key (new to me anyway) that is...
We have a 1968 Merc 650 that my dad bought new and has never changed the impeller yet we have never had an issue with overheating and it seems to pump water just fine. Thats 43 years on the same impeller. I agree it probably should be replaced by now but why does everyone seem to recommend...
We have had this 9.5 horse Johnson in the family since new (1964 model) and every year it starts right up and runs great until now. Last year I decided to spend a little money on it and get the lower unit seals replaced, I really thought it would not be a big deal but the shop that did it...
