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1979 OMC 800 Impeller Change Problem PLEASE HELP

dynetz72

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"I have got the lower unit rem

"I have got the lower unit removed, removed the 4 bolts holding the impeller housing. Have everything out except the impeller housing. I have tapped it and having no luck, dont want to damage it. Is there any other way to get it out?"
 
Yes they get stuck in there an

Yes they get stuck in there and also they are supposed to have sillycone around it.

I spin it to break the seal.
 
"i stick the bolts partially i

"i stick the bolts partially in and use a screw driver to turn the housing.

but i always buy the housing with the kit, it's 20 bucks more and i replace the housing.

while your in there inspect both shaft splines."
 
"Thank you, i did get it out.

"Thank you, i did get it out. another question... i have a manual, but it doesn't tell me rotation of the new impeller. Do you happen to know? thanks again."
 
"facing the ball gear on the u

"facing the ball gear on the upper gearbox, turn it clockwise (the engine turns it that way) and watch the vertical shaft."
 
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