Reinstall the lower unit after waterpump installation on 1977. 85Hp Evinrude

[John Drew98]

Now I know what I was looking for and needs to be done before removing the lower unit bolts. Obviously you are right it's simple now.

 

[John Drew98]

I received my pump kit and it is missing one gasket. I looked at other kits and many don't include the gasket. Should I return it or just use the old one?

 

[oldboat1]

Make sure that kit is for the model number of your engine.

 

[racerone]

The pump kit in the picture in post # 22 is for a 9.9 / 15 hp model.-----Are you buying parts on line or from a dealer that can offer you some old time help ??----So what part # kit did you order for your motor .----From where did you order it ?

 

[John Drew98]

Go the water pump installed on the lower unit. I connected the water tubes but cant
see the shift rod coming thru the hole. Is there a way to see and align the rod thru the hole?. The two videos showed a simple shove the lower unit on, insure the drive shift is connected and bolt it down. I am hitting some resistance with a gap at the lower unit of about 1-2 inches.

 

[John Drew98]

Got it. The 3-4" plastic water tube had came off the copper tube and was catching on the edge of the copper tube preventing it from going up.

 

[racerone]

The 2 plastic guide tubes are to be put into the pump first.----They are only there to ensure that copper tubes go into the pump sealing grommets.