Impeller Replacement on an Evinrude

[Dragonsm]

I have a 1998 Evinrude 50hp on the back of my fishing rig. The last weekend, I noticed that the water wasn't squirting out near as much as what I remembered it to. I am guessing the impeller is probably starting to break down and not sure if it has ever been changed. I do have some mechanical intelligence, but never have torn into a lower unit on a boat motor. Is this a tough thing to do, or would I be better off taking it in and having a dealership do it?

Anyone know where I could find directions to do this or could anyone walk me thru this?

Thanks!

Steve

[ChuckN]

Steve,
I tackled the impeller job on my 175 Merc. It is a finesse job, but easier than I suspected. I found a HSOforum that gave me exact details w/ pictures to do the job. That helped a lot. I may be able to forward it to you if I can find it. Leave your email address.

It is a good idea to replace the impeller every 3 years or so on normal use. I would do what beer batter said....blow it out and see if it's plugged with debris first.

[Valv]

I don't think your lower unit is as easy as a Mercury to uninstall. I am not sure on a 1998, but earlier years the shift rod has to be disconnected from powerhead.

Disconnect is located underneath lower carburator, and it's a pain to get to it, you might have to remove carb, or most of the parts around it.

Other than that it's not a big job.
You will want a manual to help you out.

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Val Vignati

www.kvesurplus.com
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[This message has been edited by Valv (edited 05-25-2004).]

[Dragonsm]

Chuck-

Email address is Dragonsm(at)yahoo.com
(You know the drill...replace the (at) with the @.

As for a manual, I am picking that up one of those things tomorrow. Thanks again for all the help, and I will let you all know how it goes. (May try and tackle this task Friday)

Steve

[Dragonsm]

I have a 1998 Evinrude 50hp on the back of my fishing rig. The last weekend, I noticed that the water wasn't squirting out near as much as what I remembered it to. I am guessing the impeller is probably starting to break down and not sure if it has ever been changed. I do have some mechanical intelligence, but never have torn into a lower unit on a boat motor. Is this a tough thing to do, or would I be better off taking it in and having a dealership do it?

Anyone know where I could find directions to do this or could anyone walk me thru this?

Thanks!

Steve