"I have a 2001, 5.7 MAG MPI 35
"I have a 2001, 5.7 MAG MPI 350. I want to replace the impeller in the raw water pump.
I have the online Mercruiser manual but it is a bit vague and it is tight to get in there.
A few questions:
1) Do the (2) hoses connected to the aft of the pump back plate have to be removed 'cause they are next to impossible to get to ? If they do, do I do this before or after I move the pump forward (after removing the below mentioned two bolts )
2) Where are the " (2) bolts " that hold the pump to the motor ?
3) Does the idler pulley get removed ? How about the bracket that holds the idler pulley and connects to the alternator ?
I'll tell you, it is ridiculously tight in there ! My hands are ripped up just poking around ! I'm doing this because it's all original and it's time, even though I have no overheating issue.
Advice greatly appreciated !"
"I have a 2001, 5.7 MAG MPI 350. I want to replace the impeller in the raw water pump.
I have the online Mercruiser manual but it is a bit vague and it is tight to get in there.
A few questions:
1) Do the (2) hoses connected to the aft of the pump back plate have to be removed 'cause they are next to impossible to get to ? If they do, do I do this before or after I move the pump forward (after removing the below mentioned two bolts )
2) Where are the " (2) bolts " that hold the pump to the motor ?
3) Does the idler pulley get removed ? How about the bracket that holds the idler pulley and connects to the alternator ?
I'll tell you, it is ridiculously tight in there ! My hands are ripped up just poking around ! I'm doing this because it's all original and it's time, even though I have no overheating issue.
Advice greatly appreciated !"