Brandon Brock
New member
I'm trying to change the water pump on my 1976 85HP Evinrude. The kit I ordered came with 2 parts that I'm not sure where they go. It's also missing a gasket that goes under the wear plate. I saw a couple videos where the small o-ring goes under the wear plate on the shaft; however, I was thinking it goes on the top of the shaft. I have no idea where the metal ring goes because I didn't see one when I removed the old parts! I have a repair manual, but it's very nonspecific about all this. Does anyone know for sure where the 2 rings go and is it okay to put this all together without a gasket under the wear plate? I also haven't been able to get the impeller to slide down over the woodruff key, but I'm going to work on filing the key a little and see if that helps. Any other tips?