This is by far THE best video tutorial on this process that I have watched. Absolutely step by step details with clear and simple explanations. Great video quality and easy to follow along. Great job!

@RyanUrlacher

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! Ride safe & Ride Often! Check out this KZread Channel as we have a ton of free videos for you! Check out our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos BECOME AN ECXLUSIVE MEMBER-GET BENEFITS: www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon Leave a flat donation: www.lawabidingbiker.com/donate Shop in the Official Law Abiding Biker Store: shop.lawabidingbiker.com Subscribe to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast: www.lawabidingbiker.com/app Join our free email club: www.lawabidingbiker.com/emailclub

Incredible job, I wish every tutorial on KZread could Be this thorough but also to the point.

I have this exact same boat. 1999 Bayliner 1850 with a 4.3l inboard Mercruiser Alpha One MkII. This boat has been so good to me. Now get this.... I am changing the impeller.........for the first time since new! 25 years man!!!!

An excellent step by step process for even the person with no mechanical experience. Five stars for the very definitive replacement from start to finish.

I have done this before and no bungee is needed and you can rotate shaft as much as you want. When installing, just don’t force it and gently work prop back/forth a bit to align splines while gently lifting. It’ll mate darn near instantly.

@cheapme1850

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Definitely don’t have to worry about the shaft turning, in fact, it makes it easier to align the impeller key by turning the shaft.

@kristopherbuchanan974

Ай бұрын

Thanks for this!! i noticed they said not to move it and they stressed this, but they didn’t address what to do if it is moved. Sure enough, doing mine the prop spun and shaft moved even bungee’d so i didnt know how to proceed from that point. Same with the linkage… although i didnt move my linkage, it would be nice to know what to do for folks when things don’t go just perfectly. “Best laid plans” and all that.

I am getting ready to start this very project. Great video with no BS yapping like so many do. You got straight to the point about the removal and installation of replacing of parts. Thanks guys!

Excellent video!! 5 stars!! Your step-by-step instructions saved me hundreds of dollars. I can't thank you enough. As you mentioned, the toughest part of the job was reinstalling the lower unit. Getting the splines of the lower unit to line up the upper unit was difficult. To assist with the reinstall, I used bungee cords on the prop as recommended along with a heavy dose of masking tape to keep the drive shaft and splines from moving during the procedure.

My boat overheated Saturday. Almost 325 hours since the last impeller was changed. We run mostly deep water. Thanks for this video. We are gonna tackle this job this week. Really appreciate you going through this. Not rocket science but lots of good advice here. Need to learn to do this as its a regular thing. Cheers.

@RyanUrlacher

2 жыл бұрын

You betcha. Thanks

With over 24,000 views, its evident this is one of the best tutorials out there. Very good work and much needed content!

@RyanUrlacher

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@spustise6424

11 ай бұрын

@@RyanUrlacher hey Ryan so quick question I have to change the impeller and I also had a leak of gear oil coming from the prop which I believe is my shift shaft seal. Is it hard to seal the whole unit while doing this and having it apart and do you have a video on how to do that. Thank you

Hi Guys, Great video and myself and my father used it to do this repair including the big conical seal on the vertical shaft… Just to mention though that the video doesn’t mention the bolt at the very rear tail of the unit that is undone when the silver plate comes off… We were banging and shaking the leg for 30mins until I looked up under there and saw the extra bolt needed to be undone! Even so, still a great detailed procedural video… thank you!

@mattlabrecque186

Жыл бұрын

I'm at this stage right now. The lower unit does not at all drop like they showed. I've been banging on it with wood blocks, but finally gave up last night as I was afraid to break something. Like you said, great video, but not complete without this. It's good to see this in the comments. When I get home from work tonight, I'll check it out. Thanks

@IrishHamRadio

Жыл бұрын

@@mattlabrecque186 Hi Matt, Yep I was almost breaking it too until I found that bolt! Please let me know if it was your issue too.

@colingleason4441

5 ай бұрын

This comment needs to be higher! The video is otherwise great, but the lower unit won't come apart unless the bolt under this plate is removed.

@yfzrider729

3 ай бұрын

Gets me every time lol

@Barryfamily1

3 ай бұрын

Are you talking about the bolt at 17:51 and 18:20 in the video when they are re-assemblying?

Excellent video. Clear and precise. No rambling on. Just very clear instruction. I love videos like this. Well done sir.

Thank you for this tutorial! I just bought a 1999 Sea Ray 230 Signature. After watching a few videos, I realized it would be a good idea to change the oil, the impeller, and the gear oil to ensure I am ready to go. I was struggling with what kit to buy until I found out I had the alpha gen 2. I watched quite a few videos until I found yours. This one is the most detailed. I got a quote to do the gear oil and impeller at close to $500.00 at my local boat service center. I will be taking this project on myself now.

@RyanUrlacher

2 жыл бұрын

Right on! Glad to help.

As has been stated many times, this is a great detailed video and should help many folks take on this DIY project. I would add one caution to the instructions, and that is to not run the engine with the outdrive trimmed all the way up in the trailered position. It has been said this will cause excess stress on the gimbal bearings. That may be an "old wives tale" but it's probably better to lower the unit from the trailered position "just in case."

The detail is amazing on this. I fix absolutely everything myself (unless it's something I need to pull a permit on, like electrical or plumbing additions on a house) and nobody does this detail. Thanks!

Great video gentlemen…very easy to follow & step by step descriptive. I think someone else commented about the bolt behind the round anode plate (above the prop)…that took me…oh…about 2 extra hrs to find! If kit didn’t come with the sling seal gasket tool, you can just use the plastic gasket tube…it’s the extract opening size to place over the rubber sling seal to set it in place.

Thanks for the video! Just have to add as a newbie you didn't mention in the beginning the additional bolt that was there one you take off the plate. I thought my lower and upper were seal together shut so tried rubber hammering it and broke the lower unit flat plate. Had to get it welded and fixed wish I had know as you mention that bolt t When putting it back on. Learning experience for me

@sherrycook3581

Ай бұрын

@@gusquintana8661 that's what happened to me too! I thought it was just because the boat is a 1985. I didn't watch this video first, but the stern drive is a little bit different with only 5 bolts.

Overall a very good video but since the unit is looking fairly well maintained and not that old here some extra checks for older units. The bungee cord is a good idea but once you put the lower unit back on remove the prop to check the propshaft for things like fishing line. When pumping in new gear lube oil you can also pump until the ventilation hole, close it and pump some additional oil in the system until there is a little bit in the reservoir. Than fill the reservoir. Note, not all outdrives have a reservoir or monitor inside the motor compartment. Important is to check while doing maintenance the status of your anodes and lastly the levels of your power steering fluid. (Cold and Warm) It can be a sincere pain in the ... to get well corroded oil drain plugs out. Do NOT break them. Sometimes the old gaskets from the drain plugs do not come out. Always replace old gaskets for the drain plug and check for the old ones. Important thing to check is the quality and color of the lube oil that comes out. This, to check if you have any water leaking into your system. Hope this helps. Again excellent video.

I have done mine years ago but this by far is the best video on it.

I've done this many times on my old boat, and need a tutorial every time to guide me. It's always an adventure. No more adventures...this is the perfect tutorial on how to perform this service. Thank you and great job.

@pushintheenvelope

Жыл бұрын

Whole heartedly agree! Took notes while watching and feel like this is totally doable, even for a first timer!

I follow your H-D content and couldn't be happier that you guys just happen to have the same boat as me. Stumbled on your video looking for a how to and this is perfect. Thanks guys.

THis is the Best tutorial ever made for this task!!.Thank You for sharing with everyone.

Nicely done !! I just might try it now I've seen it explained so well. Thanks for no dumb background music!!

@davidpettit2885

4 ай бұрын

ha! hate when so much background music is added. just show me what I came to see

Man, Lurch and Scrappy doing it all! It’s a good thing Lurch has retired and can be the “wrench man” and allow those great video shots. Very nice. Be safe out there on the road and on the water brother.

@RyanUrlacher

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you, I feel confident about performing maintenance on my outdrive. Excellent work and narration.

Hey thank you so much,great video. You definitely saved me a few bucks. Big thumbs up

Got it done using this video! First timer, Thanks.

Very helpful video thank you the only snag I ran into is I actually had an extra nut that was 9/16 that needed to be removed where the one anode was before the unit would separate from the upper.

Superb video. Thanks

Best video on YT on this topic. Thanks a lot! I saw another clip where they used the oil pump to fill oil bottle in the engine room from beneath getting rid of the air in the pipes.

@michaelking42

4 ай бұрын

Do you mean they kept pumping right up past the vent screw and continued pumping into the reservoir? That sounds like a smart move.

@ThomasT1976

4 ай бұрын

@@michaelking42 Exactly. I did it and it works 🙂

@michaelking42

4 ай бұрын

@@ThomasT1976 Awesome, thank you. If I remember, I'll do that too. I do want to flush my oil out when I get to doing the job.

Great video. Love the step by step and commentary for explanation. Thanks so much!👊

Great video. Makes me more confident that I can work on a boat when I buy one soon. I would trust you more if you had snap on tools though.

Great video! Straight to the point and every step was right on. I got this done today in less than two hours because of this video. Thank you!

@RyanUrlacher

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Glad we could help. Thank you for the positive commment. Ride safe & Ride Often! Check out this KZread Channel as we have a ton of free videos for you! Check out our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos BECOME AN ECXLUSIVE MEMBER-GET BENEFITS: www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon Leave a flat donation: www.lawabidingbiker.com/donate Shop in the Official Law Abiding Biker Store: shop.lawabidingbiker.com Subscribe to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast: www.lawabidingbiker.com/app Join our free email club: www.lawabidingbiker.com/emailclub

Wow, What a GREAT job on this video, Thanks for sharing guys! I will be doing mine tomorrow. Your video couldn't be any better!

@RyanUrlacher

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

thee best video on water pump replacement, bravo bravo excellent

Awesome video! I use a plastic knife to remove the orings, but it is pretty low pressure, so metal is probably good too.

Great Video. You make it look so easy. Just acquired an old 1991 Bayliner Capri that I have no idea when the impeller was last changed. Think I’m gonna tackle this soon. Thanks.

Excellent video! But, you forgot to mention the removal of the hidden bolt under the anode plate. I see that you mention putting it back, but not removal. The lower unit will not budge until that bolt is removed.

Awesome video!

Our engine had one “5/8th” bolt straight up from the anode (under the plate that was removed) at 5:16 in the video.

Excellent breakdown of the job. I have a question about the grease used at 11:55. It looks like you are using a waterproof lithium based grease. If so I would suggest that this is the wrong grease. Its fine for metal to metal use in marine enviroments, but it will eat away at the rubber impeller if used as you do here. I would use a red rubber grease instead or you could also use Evinrude tripple guard, which is safe for use on seals, o rings and rubber components.

Good video for reference. Please make sure your outdrive is in it's down position before running the engine. Your u-joints and coupler will thank you.

THERE IS ANOTHER BOLT ON THE ALPHA 1 GEN 2!! I THOUGHT MY UNIT WAS SEIZED... BUT IT HAPPENS TO HAVE ANOTHER BOLT TOWARDS THE FRONT THAT YOU REACH FROM UNDERNEATH!!

I love the way you explain everything so clearly. Thankyou. Is there any chance you are gonna do any videos on Cleaning up or servicing the carburetor. 😊

Great video! Everything explained with needed details and advice! Thank you!

Great video. I forgot to put the face seal bushing back on when I installed the lower unit. How important is that bushing? Really don’t want to take this unit back off again. Thanks

Another great video man! I'll be replacing my impeller this weekend.

Man!!! great job 🎉🎉explaining everything I just got a 1989 old boat and I don’t know if they ever replace the impeller I my have to do it my self thanks so much for the vídeo it will help me a lot😊

Top notch video, thanks guys. Keep `em coming!

THE BEST QUICKEST INFO VIDEO …. EXCELLENT JOB BROTHER 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

Great job on the video!!! Very detailed and easy to follow to do this task!

It took me most of the day but your step by step was successful.

@RyanUrlacher

Жыл бұрын

Glad to be of help. Ride safe & Ride Often! Check out this KZread Channel as we have a ton of free videos for you! Check out our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos BECOME AN ECXLUSIVE MEMBER-GET BENEFITS: www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon Leave a flat donation: www.lawabidingbiker.com/donate Shop in the Official Law Abiding Biker Store: shop.lawabidingbiker.com Subscribe to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast: www.lawabidingbiker.com/app Join our free email club: www.lawabidingbiker.com/emailclub

Very informative!!! Best video tutorial on this process.

Love the video! Very easy to follow and made it very easy to understand.

Excellent detailed video. Glad I watched your video before doing the job.

Thanks for the video! Just enough detail, without having to hear about your granddaughters birthday party lol.

Am I the only one that missed them taking the 9/16 head bolt that’s hidden under the anode plate off? My lower unit wouldn’t come off until I found that bolt. I didn’t notice them taking that one out on the video.

@jakesdroidx

Ай бұрын

They forgot it. I was fighting it for a few min trying to figure out. Then I went into videos of stuck lower units and found the bolt haha

Great step by step tutorial

Thanks, Dudes. Since watching your video, I am now willing to attempt my lower unit. I have to agree with everyone else. Best and to the point. Just planning ahead, have you thought about a gimbal bearing change-out? I bet I could do it after you guys made a video. Thanks again for this vid

Outstanding tutorial! Thank you very much guys!

Best repair video ever!

Fantastic video, Ryan. Shoulda watched the entire thing without beer and I woulda had less trouble

Great video, very helpful. There were a couple mistakes. Some of the gasket sealant was in the wrong place (not a big deal). But, DO NOT lube the face seal or shaft when installing. They should both be totally clean when installing as the friction fit is supposed to hold the seal in place. Only a little grase on the housing to allow the seal to slide when rotating.

great video. perfect detailed steps and explanations

If you accidentally move the prop shaft, is it a pain to align it back in? And if so what is the method? Do you spin the prop till it aligns again?

Great video. I have Alpha 1 Gen 1. A total night mare reinstalling. The shifter shaft is loose up above, unlike the fixed L shaped shifter shaft on the Gen 2.

Ryan, as usual the best tutorials on the web. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge to help your brothers and sisters accomplish these jobs and save a ton of money along the way. I also have a question about the orange "O" rings, is HD getting into the boating game now?? LMAO! Thanks again Ryan and Lurch!

Dude this is awesome I’ve never seen one of these videos so detailed. Thanks!

@RyanUrlacher

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Ride safe & Ride Often! Check out this KZread Channel as we have a ton of free videos for you! Check out our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos BECOME AN ECXLUSIVE MEMBER-GET BENEFITS: www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon Leave a flat donation: www.lawabidingbiker.com/donate Shop in the Official Law Abiding Biker Store: shop.lawabidingbiker.com Subscribe to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast: www.lawabidingbiker.com/app Join our free email club: www.lawabidingbiker.com/emailclub

I made a mistake and moved the shift linkage and tried to line it back up but was off a bit and forgot to double check it. I bolted the two units back the together and caused an issue with two shift linkages. I dropper the lower unit a bit and realigned it back up but they would not go back together. One of them moved in or out. So, I used a pair of pliers to squeeze them back in place. Will I have in issues with my shifting? I would add, make sure these two are married up perfectly before tightening up the bottom unit. Other than that pretty easy job.

@Oicu812b4y

Жыл бұрын

It's fine if the shaft rotates but you can only rotate it counterclockwise to line it back up or it will shift out forward and into neutral and your linkage will not line up

@kristopherbuchanan974

Ай бұрын

⁠@@Oicu812b4ythanks for this. Not totally clear exactly what ya mean but counterclockwise sounds key. Can you spin it all the way around counterclockwise? (Multiple times if needed because over shot the mark)

wow, what a great video, thankyou! im doing this today with your videos help.

Great video well explained and very detailed

Thanks for this excellent video. Professionally done!

Excellent video. perfectly detailed, thank you very much.

@RyanUrlacher

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Excellent video! I have the same outdrive, approx how much 90 weight gear lube did you need to refill it? And does it have to be Mercury or Quiksilver brand? Thanks!

Excellent Video and highly motivational. I used the link, bought the impeller kit and awaiting delivery. 2 questions: I like the chalking of the prop so it goes back in the exact same way it came out. It looked like there was just enough wiggle in your setup to need slight adjustment to put back in. A) Would it make sense to wedge a block between the prop and lower unit and bungee/secure in that immobile state? B), even though your method was slightly out of alignment, it appeared the little wiggle wasn't too much of a problem or hassle. Perhaps A) is not as important if the wiggle is so easy? Thanks for the info! /to

Crystal clear gentlemen👍🏼

Great video. Now I can confidently do this on my own. Just got a new boat and I put muffs on it and no water is coming out through exhaust holes after 2-3 min running so I am assuming stuck impeller. Boat sat for 2 years prior to purchase.

Thank you very much for the video sir. Family can get out on the water now

@RyanUrlacher

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!!

Excellent video, thanks a bunch

Thank you for this video! Cheers

Thank you for the guidance!

You mention there is a bolt under the plate to contend with but removing it isn’t in the video. I thought the paint was acting like a glue preventing the lower unit from separating but it was the bolt you mentioned but didn’t show removing. Otherwise this video saved me tons of cash!

Great video follow the instructions and you will have success.

Awesome video guys!! 🤩🤩👍

Please do one on changing bellows and shift cable gasket

Thanks, Best and great video

Great write up. Really nice.

Thank you for sharing ,how do we notice when the impeller is bad?

Boat repairs awesome, I love our bay liner ✌️

@RyanUrlacher

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Very informative! Thank you sir!

Great video. From other videos I've seen after the gear oil starts coming out of the vent hole they close it up and continue pumping until its flowing into the reservoir to purge air. Do you think this is necessary ? Also should you trim the out drive down before starting it?

Absolutely great video do you have one for rebuilding that lower unit. But this video is perfect 👍 thank you so much!

Thanks for the perfectly detailed video from start to finish. This is the best one I have seen on KZread so far. I am doing this project today so this video helps a ton!

@RyanUrlacher

2 жыл бұрын

U betcha!!

A Greatly Detailed Video, tops on KZread so far. It seems putting the lower unit back with the spline alignment is the hardest part. I have a Generation One Alpha which I'm going to do shortly. Question: , is it easier then the 2nd Gen to replace the impeller?

@Arcturian1111

Жыл бұрын

And I subbed you guys.

Great Job..Thank you.

Thanks, is the gasket sealer really necessary?

When tightening impeller housing make sure it is centered on shaft it can in some instances actually rub on shaft. It will howl badly and damage housing and shaft. There are guide pin tools available but if your careful you don’t need them.

LAB ( law abiding boaters ) awesome 👍

@RyanUrlacher

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha. Nice

Thanks for å very helpfull video !

Thank You 🙏

@RyanUrlacher

2 жыл бұрын

U betcha!!

This video did not mention that there is 2 bolts at the back where the aluminum plate is. Once you take the plate off there is another 14mm bolt that goes up through the bottom and you won't see it from the top of the drive, you have to look from underneath after you get the plate off to get it out. I took all the bolts out accept that one not knowing it was still in there and I was trying to pry my drive apart. I ended up cracking some of the housing on the bottom half because it was still being held by that bolt. Now I have to try and get the crack repaired at a machine shop so I don't have to buy a whole new drive. Don't make the same mistake I did. I'm not sure if all drives are like this but mine was!

@zacharyslate9250

9 ай бұрын

I had to watch another video where a guy pointed out that bolt on the bottom. I was banging away on my drive wondering what I was doing wrong.