Changing the water pump on a 1993 28hp

[waterinthefuel]

What's so hard about it? Our mechanic said something about if you do it wrong you can bend the shift linkage and then you have serious problems. Sound familiar, or was he just justifying charging us 150 bucks to do it?

 

[G DANE]

Re: Changing the water pump on a 1993 28hp

I see no risk for bending shift shaft when changing water pump or impeller either on the non thru hub version or the thru hub. As long as you go by the manual, and assemle one thing at a time.

 

[CATransplant]

Re: Changing the water pump on a 1993 28hp

It's not too tough a job, if you have the manual and some mechanical skills.<br /><br />On the other hand, $150 isn't over the top for the job, if that's the total.<br /><br />It all depends on how long it takes you, compared to how long it takes the mechanic at the shop. One thing I can guarantee: It will take you at least twice as long, maybe more, and you'll probably skin at least one knuckle.<br /><br />Still, I do my own. Get the manual, though.

 

[waterinthefuel]

Re: Changing the water pump on a 1993 28hp

Yes, that was the grand total. We've done the water pump on our old trusty 70 OMC, and it wasn't that hard. We have the manual on it, my father and I read about it and he decided to let an expert do the job. 150 bucks later we are wondering if we could have done it ourselves.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Changing the water pump on a 1993 28hp

If you did a 70, you can surely do the 28. I have both a 70 HP and a 28HP. The 28 is a breeze, as it's much lighter and easier to remove and line back up....Give it a try in a couple of years...

 

[waterinthefuel]

Re: Changing the water pump on a 1993 28hp

Thanks. Anything special to know about doing it?

 

[wilde1j]

Re: Changing the water pump on a 1993 28hp

As CAT said, get the manual (the OEM one is best by far).