Installing water pump on 73 johnson 85 hp

[WDC]

I am expecting my parts to come in for my water pump and have have a question on installing the water pump.<br /><br />There are 7 bolts on the lower shaft; 4 under the cavity, three on the end of the shaft, plus the ones on the water pump housing. What should I torque these to since the ones under the cavity are hard to get my torque wrench into or should I just tighten them evenly like on a car tire.<br /><br />One last thing what glue should I use to hold the exhaust seal in place while installing.

 

[ezeke]

Re: Installing water pump on 73 johnson 85 hp

You don't want the bolts to work loose from vibration, so if you cannot torque them, use stainless lock washers.<br /><br />For the seal, use a little permatex or strips of masking tape. You just want to hold it tight to the lower unit during assembly. Afterwards, compression will keep it stable.

 

[WDC]

Re: Installing water pump on 73 johnson 85 hp

Thanks ezeke.<br /><br />WDC