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1977 Johnson 115 Bad impeller

klglassy

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Hi,
So I just bought a Glasstron with a 1977 Johnson El77s 115HP. While doing routine used boat maintance, I found the water pump was FRIED. I have the new pump assembly but while I wait on the service manual, I would like to figure out what direction the fins of the impellar are supposed to be.

From what I have read in generic how-to articles I am supposed to........ put the gearcase in neutral, turn the driveshaft CLOCKWISE while sliding the impeller housing over the impeller? I just want to make sure i dont get the direction wrong. I hate replacing parts unnecessarily :)
 
That is the correct way of installing an impeller.--------As soon as the lower unit / impeller is submerged in the water it will get all the lubrication it needs from the water.
 
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