I would like to add .. in saltwater I would not recommend putting loctite on the impeller housing bolts .. use perfect seal or a light coat of anti-seize .. the factory uses loctite there I wouldn’t personally..

@ajfromcjbasements6574

2 жыл бұрын

I also work for tracker... Yeah locktite there is a pain in the ass

@ajfromcjbasements6574

2 жыл бұрын

I put it in forward and turn the prop shaft when I'm putting it back on I've seen a newb force one in... You already know how much of a headache that becomes 😂

@philwyatt2160

Жыл бұрын

Another great informative video. I got lucky and it slid straight back in. I had left it in gear. Cheers mate!

Your a legend my friend! Thanks from Australia! I completed the 100h service from other video and it worked great. They charge $650 for that service here. I wasn't happy after my last service with local Mercury dealer here. They charged me for some parts and didn't even replace them. I service electronics and use a trick to see if they replaced the parts. I put a small mark with sharpie on the part then see if the mark is still there after I pick it up. Got charged for some filters and he swore it was replaced yet my sharpie mark was there where I put it. I was NOT happy. Thanks to your videos I now know the parts were replaced.

One of the best impeller changes for a Fourstroke that I’ve seen. Thank you 👍🏼

@ReelLifeFisherman

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I appreciate you watching the channel and commenting.

@FTFishin

8 ай бұрын

Great video and thank you! Saved me a lot of hassle seeing how you engaged the shift shaft while being in neutral…not sure I would’ve figured it out otherwise.

We did ours yesterday I wish I had watched this video before because we put it all back together tightened everything and then realized it only went forward we looked up your video and it was awesome exactly what we needed to see in here so thank you very much and great job explaining everything very simple

That truly was the best video I’ve seen on impeller changing. Hopefully you are a teacher because you have great skills on getting the point across.

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you very much! I appreciate that! I do train guys at the shop.. but maybe one day when I’m too old to work in the shop I can teach ! lol I just tell it like I would like to learn it myself for the first time..thanks for watching the video and the comment..

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you very much! I appreciate that! I do train guys at the shop.. but maybe one day when I’m too old to work in the shop I can teach ! lol I just tell it like I would like to learn it myself for the first time..thanks for watching the video and the comment..

Another great instructional video! You are by far the best “How to” teacher on the web.

@ReelLifeFisherman

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much I appreciate that a lot! Thank you for watching the channel and commenting!

Thanks, you went in to the detail. By far the best video out there how to change impeller 👍

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate it! Hope it helps guys out

As always, a pro example of how to make a "how to" video with precise and succinct instructions. Even though I don't have this make of engine, I still love the explanations you give of everything and the reasons for doing them. Ty for taking the time and sharing your skills.

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I always try to explain things the way I would like to be taught.. I appreciate you watching and commenting as always my friend! If I ever make it to Australia I will look you up!

that is by a mile the best video on the internet for this. Thank you

I award you the best golden charismatic stylish mercury engineer 2022. I have this 150hp on my Boston whaler. Great video!

Don't have to do it yet but feel 80 percent confident with your step by step and explanations. Awesome! I won't have 300 hours (maybe 150) on my engine by end of 2021 but it will be 3 years. Doing oil and filter, gearcase lube, etc next week for annual maintenance (84 hrs total). Thank you!

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and glad you liked it and glad it’s helpful.. I have another video where I do an annual service on a 75/90/115 if you haven’t seen that one yet you should check it out.. let me know if you have any questions..

@alanaho4915

3 жыл бұрын

@@ReelLifeFisherman i watced the annual first as I was reviewing my library videos from last year. Your video was a recommendation so I watched it. Because of it I will be making a few changes like the order that I do the process and a couple tools i will add (wide flat head and filter wrench, funnel). Thank you!

Good, thorough demonstration! But after watching this vid, I'm glad I decided to let the boat shop replace the impeller on my Merc 115. Money well spent for someone that is not familiar with outboard maintenance and repairs. Replacing the impeller on our sailboat engine was way easier but that was years ago when I didn't mind doing mechanicin'. And had to do mechanicin' while underway.

Great job showing and explaining each step in sequence along with the tips and tricks !! Will be referring back to this video when it's time to do mine ..

@ReelLifeFisherman

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome glad you like it and it was helpful.. thanks for watching and commenting

Man this is the best how too Water pump R and R on tube.Well explained there is another with a 115 guy had tobacco or something in his mouth couldn't understand him.in a hurry dropping shit scratching things no details thanks you.this took me 35 minutes with my prop on.A+A+. William

when I put the impeller in I put it on the shaft and watch the keyway go in and rock impeller back and forth to be sure it's in position then slide the water pump top housing on slowly turning the drive shaft clockwise only as I put the pressure on the w/p top housing as it slowly goes down into position with a little pressure on it going down with my hand the reason I do it this way is if I put the w/p impeller in the housing first and push it down I've had the key fall out the way you do it even with the grease trick but if I put impeller on first and I can see the key go in and line up so I feel a lot better that I've got this part right but like you I have better luck doing the going back in the neutral position good video sir I guess different strokes for different folks lol

Great explanation of steps and logical reasons why they are taken

I just took mine apart and it shows the impeller fins twisting the oposite direction of how you inserted the new. Actually mine looks identical to your replaced impeller and you have 4 fins that turn clockwise and two badly worn. If you think about what you mention in twisting the impeller clockwise to insert it into the housing and the housing is upside down in your hand then you'd most likely want to twist it counter-clockwise while inserting. Either way it should not hurt anything though, but it is possible.

@jimk4267

2 жыл бұрын

you are correct he installed with a backward twist

You do great videos. I'd love to see you do a walk through on switching a Mercury 115 pump to Prop with bay kit, extensions for shaft, shifter, water pump, longer studs.... You helped me in comments but to actually watch you do one would be awesome. So much to it. And then switching back to pump too. 👍 Take care.

Thanks for the video, I have a 2000 150 xr6 and I remember a few years ago I had a heck of a time myself doing it. So I’m going to get a friend to help me tomorrow and thought I would refresh my memory and watch yours. Your spot on bud thank you. 😊

literally about to do this same job. You are a life saver!

@ReelLifeFisherman

Жыл бұрын

Awesome glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

What a great video. Thank you. Make me more at ease at doing it myself. I've done a lot of car mechanic work. Putting the lower unit in seems a bit tricky. Thanks again

Dude I learn so much about my boat from you. Perfect videos ! Thanks for #3 repair . I started out with you teaching me how to install a Minnkota Ulterra auto stow motor .

Your videos and instructions are awesome. Great job. You can tell this is not your first rodeo! Thanks

Good job. Best video by far on this topic. Like you, I have found that the question of doing this in gear or neutral meets with about equal success. The Mercury manual says In Gear. I've used a large properly fitting socket with breaker bar to slightly rotate the flywheel to get the drive shaft to align. Getting the weight of the propeller off of there is a must for this old man :-) Thanks much.

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate it! Glad you like the video! Yeah I just seem to have better luck doing them in neutral most times .. but if I’m alone I don’t have a choice but to do it in gear like the manual will tell you.. tanks again for watching and commenting!

I did my DF175 last spring and boy did I have a heck of a time getting it back on.... I used a strap to help hold the lower unit in place... my shift rod was easy.. I just couldn’t get the spline to line up on the drive shaft...

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah sometimes they can be a pain.. but try bumping the starter next time.. each time something else can be a pain.. or if you get lucky the slide right back on sometimes! Lol. Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it!

I am waiting on parts to do my impeller for the 300hr service. Great video. Going to attempt it myself

Thanks brother! very informative and great explanation on "how to"... I refer back to your video this summer when changing mine out.

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I’m glad to hear that these videos really help people... thanks for watching and commenting I really appreciate it!

Again, great video and thank you for the quick reply. It was a little tricky to get lower unit back into it, but with patience and your tips it worked out. Cheers!

Best video i have seen on removal of water pump impeller.Was confused on the you have to bump it that to me means you have to kit the key and bump the engine other than that good job.

@ReelLifeFisherman

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome glad you like it.. you can take it off in forward and spin the prop to get the splines to line up .. whatever works best.. I have a video coming up on doing it in gear also.. thanks for watching and commenting!

Great video. Thank you for taking the time to put this together. Very informative!

At first I thought this was going to be an easier job than the impeller on my Honda 40. After seeing the struggles with the shift shaft I can see this engine is more difficult. Good video though.

You put the impellar in backwards , the first time you put your boat in gear the impellar has to go in the other direction , which can damage it .

@tecoon5002

Жыл бұрын

Exactly my thought....should be twisted in counter-clockwise (except for counter-rotating motors).

@andrevanheerden4936

2 ай бұрын

​@@tecoon5002 I also saw that he twisted the impeller in in the wrong direction. Bad mistake. I hope he corrects it .

Thank you. This video was a life saver and saved me money. Seriously thank you.

Video was very helpful especially with the plywood you used to hold lower unit thank you . Nice job !!!!

Great video! That is the only maintenance item I have not done on my 150 FS (95 hours) I wish I could see a full install of the Pro Kicker on that Tracker, I want to add one to mine.

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

If I ever do one as a side job I will definitely make a video.. glad you liked the video and hope it helps.. thanks for watching and commenting!

@johnsnetsinger7105

Жыл бұрын

@@ReelLifeFisherman 185 hours now, replaced the impeller today along with all of the other 3yr/300hr maintenance - referred to this video and it all went well. As a side note, had a 9.9 EFI Kicker installed and completed the maintenance on that today too. Dang that factory oil filter was a SOB to get off!

Haha not going to lie. Was hoping it would give you trouble. Watching you do it will save me the frustration.

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Lol! Yeah sometimes you get lucky.. but more often then not they give you some trouble.. glad the video helped! Thanks for watching and commenting!

I learn something new from every video you make. Thank you so much for everything that you do and for sharing it with all of us. I really appreciate it! Keep up the awesome content.

Thank you for making this. Very helpful.

@ReelLifeFisherman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I’m glad you like it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Well, I'm personally glad you didn't get the lower part right the first time. Otherwise, I don't think I could have put it back together myself. After a few curse words, and a pair of pliers to turn the shaft just right, I was able to finish the project. That, however, did not fix my problem, which was that water does not come out the tell tale valve. I have the same engine you have. Great video, either way.

Another great video! Jason, can you do a video on boat tint or suggest a shop that won't bleed the bank?

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate it ! I haven’t ever done window tinting .. and anyone I’ve ever seen have it has just had it done a tint shop.. but I’m not sure where.. thanks for watching and if I do find out .. I will let you know

Your wife did a great job with the camera!

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! She will appreciate that a lot! But don’t let it go to your head honey! lol

@reellifefishermanswife8515

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. ☺️

Very good detailed video. I can do this now. Thank you.

I'm about to acquire a 2014 Merc 150 with about 300 hours on it. Could you come do another video on a 300 hour service on my motor? 😄 In my younger years I might have tackled this job. But, if I were to have issues reinstalling the unit, my lack of patience would interfere with my success. Thanks for another great video. I'm a new subcriber.

Does it matter which way you turn the impeller when you put it in the housing?

great video, the water from my engine comes out in flots. I have also changed the impeller and the gaskets. Mercury orion 60 hp from 2016

Thanks for the video. About to do mine next week.

@ReelLifeFisherman

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Thank you for this, wish i would have seen it before i did mine, hopefully i can go back out tomorrow and fix it, hand control throttle stuck in forward

Great video!! You a lifesaver, Thanks again!

@ReelLifeFisherman

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

great job on the vid. I did this service on my mercury 115 after not running the motor/boat for 3 years. By any chance do you know what i should check if my boat is sputtering? I siphon out the old gas and put new gas in it. my boat will run fine then all of a sudden the motor will sputter and fuel gauge jumping up and down.

wow....your work was flawless bro. explained things in detail and covered all the bases... paying $300 for a 1 year service etc, is a little steep for some. What does it cost for the 5.5 quarts and the gear oil and parts to do the annual maintenance. ? thx

Great show, you do good work.

Very generous of you. Thank you.

Subscribed. Thanks for posting. Super helpful video. I'm going to try and change my tomorrow...

I replace my impeller every 3 years whether it need it or not. Every time I time I do it, I always have to remind myself where the blades face when I put it in the housing. The video shows the blades being bent to the right when the housing was removed (the housing being upside-down). When the new impeller was installed in the upside-down housing by turning the impeller clockwise, the blades were facing the opposite direction of the blades in the housing that was removed from the drive shaft. It's my understanding that if we have a right hand motor and we install the impeller holding the housing upside down we need to twist the impeller in with a counter clockwise rotation. With a right hand motor, If the impeller is on the drive shaft and we turn the shaft to the right (clockwise) pressing down on the housing will have all the blades bent to the left (if we were able to look down on the housing). If we removed the housing, holding it upside-down, we would find the blades being bent in the same direction as the blades in video when the housing was first removed (bent with the blade going to the right). It's not rocket science, but it's close.🙂

I have the same motor. It hasn’t ran since I had it winterized in the fall.. I put the muffs on it but I didn’t get any water out of the telltale.Maybe ran it for 3-4 minutes . talked to the shop that winterized the boat and they indicated that if there was an issue with the impeller, they would have let us know in the fall. Could I “push” water through the clean out by the motor up and down switch on the left hand side? Or maybe gently insert a short piece of weed eater line in the telltale? Never having put muffs on before, I’m not even sure I had them on correctly. I did have some water coming out of the prop. Thanks!

Please,please do a video on cleaning the steering cable out that connects to the steering arm. Usually the steering wheel will start to get a little stiff. Any possibility of you doing a video like this?, I love your other videos and I have use them, I watch them repeatedly every time I need to do the maintenance again. Also I left you a thumbs up

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I’m glad you like the channel! Yes absolutely I could do one on that.. if I come across someone needed it done I would definitely film it.. thanks for watching and thanks for the input I appreciate it!

Great video. Instead of bumping the motor to get the two shafts aligned why couldn't you just rotate the lower unit drive shaft clock wise just a bit? This is what i have done on my merc 50hp 2stroke, 50 hp 4s honda and 15 horse johnson. Anyone have a thought on this?

@jimk4267

2 жыл бұрын

that's why you put it in forward before removing...so you turn the prop to align

great job, clear instructions. Cheers.

@ReelLifeFisherman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I’m glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting..

Great video you make it look easy when I need to do it. Cheers

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks hope it helps and thanks for watching and commenting..

Great video. Thank you for making this!

Great instructional video! Thanks

Thanks! Well done, I will be doing mine soon.

Thank you very much for this video. Very informative.

@ReelLifeFisherman

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting..

@albydigiammarco3373

2 жыл бұрын

@@ReelLifeFisherman no problem. These videos are much appreciated as I'm in Zambia Africa and the nearest boat Mac is three hundred kilometers away.

Thanks! This convinced me to have my Mercury 50hp done by a mechanic - unless I see something drastically different when you do that video. I may attempt to do the impeller myself on my Mercury 6hp kicker though. One question - if your kicker motor had been trimmed all the way down, would that have not solved the issue of having it's propeller in your back? Or am I missing something?

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I’m sure I will get one to do soon.. I do more installations on the side over service.. but when I do I will make a video.. thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it!

@jwolf7929

3 жыл бұрын

So if you take it to a boat mechanic to have the impeller replaced. How do you know if he did it. It worked fine when you took it in, still works fine, if it quits pumping water how can you know it's a new impeller that failed??

@martyepperly5803

2 жыл бұрын

@@jwolf7929 Ask for all the old parts.

Very nice video. Haven’t decided whether I’ll change in neutral or forward. Since I’m alone I may go forward. Wish you’d give the plywood slot dimensions.

Very good informative video for the DIY at home. Ty

@ReelLifeFisherman

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I’m glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Thanks for the video. When I removed the housing 3 of the 4 bolts broke off. I am thinking a machine shop is going to be needed to remove and maybe re-tap the bolt or install an insert. Any suggestions?

@scottroyle2902

3 ай бұрын

I took it to a machine shop. I will get it back together and see if it cools. More questions in the future I am sure. Thanks.

Great video. When you say "bump start" do you mean use the key? Wont the motor start? I'm doing mine this weekend

@ReelLifeFisherman

2 ай бұрын

Yes use the key or a push button start jumper if you have one .. I've never had a problem using the key method but to be on the safe side unplug the crank position sensor on top of the engine at the flywheel. There is a two wire connector there red and white wires. The engine will turn over but will not start.. the risk you run not unplugging it like in the video is if the lower shifts into forward and the driveshaft engages in the engine, it can try to turn in your hands and hit you if the lower is not on the studs when it engages. This has never happened to me in my 10 years of experience but it is a possibility.. so to be on the safe side unplug the crank sensor and just have someone use the key bump it to start then back off as soon as it turns .. do this until it lines up. Let me know if you have any questions.. thanks for watching

Thanks! Great video for my 2017 115hp Merc. Are the orange seals for the water tube?

Helluva video!!!!! How much difference is there with say the Merc 80hp jet, besides having to remove the jet foot to get to the drive shaft removal/water pump housing??

Can I get your thoughts on using 2-4-C grease to *lightly* coat the impeller housing to reduce friction on initial start-up please? Great informative video, thank you.

A great video. Many thanks for taking the time to do it. 2 questions. Being from the lock up capital of the world. Melb Aust we run in salt water. Is it best to use the muffs on the bottom of the foot or use the water flush on the side of the motor. Also getting the water tube on again would putting a smear of rubber grease be ok??

@ReelLifeFisherman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I’m glad you liked the video! So I will always run the motor on the muffs after the salt unless I forgot them at home! lol the flush on the side works great for reverse flushing.. it is not supposed to run the motor on that.. it’s good to use if you ran through sand or mud.. or if you don’t have the muffs or can’t use them like if you keep it at a slip .. and absolutely a dab of grease is a good idea .. I do it every time on the water pick up tube coupler.. thanks for watching and commenting! Let me know if you have any questions..

Hi from Rob over pond love vids very good teacher love how explain it not fast but so learn brill if got learning probs well done bro peace rob

Should my Optimax 150 pee immediately, or does it wait until the engine is warm? I have fished a several years, but have never taken a boat out myself. My dad died about a year and a half ago and I now possess his Nitro 7. It has not been on the water in almost two years, and the batteries need to be replace. The cranking battery has totally died and I have tried charging it and reconditioning it. I also decided to replace the trolling motor batteries with Li Time (lithium) batteries, and am going to install a lithium charger, too. But, I already knew that the tell tale wasn't peeing from cranking it up a few months ago. I had tried muffs, but it never peed. I bought a large (soft) rainwater collection "can" and filled it up. That way the propeller can turn with no need for the muffs. Using both methods. it still never peed. I only found out today that I could screw in my hose to the left of the tell-tale. That did cause water to stream from the tell tale. But my main question still remains: Should the tell tale pass water immediately, or should it rely on the engine warming up enough to open up the thermostat?

This might seem strange being so long after your videos, I have a 1987 mercury 150 2 stroke outboard, in my lower, I have a small tube by the gear shaft, can you advise on what it might be

You rock. Thanks 4 the vid👍🏻

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked the video! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Very informative Thanks :)

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ! I’m glad you like and it’s helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

7:42 Doctor: "Here it comes, I see the head and... holy smokes! CONGRATULATIONS, it's a definitely A BOY!"

look at the impeller at mark 9:08 and then look at it at 13:14 the impeller blades are opposite. Which way should they be for a single engine Merc?

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

They should be pointed to the right when looking at it upside down.. I might have put it in backwards in this video I have a bad habit of doing that sometimes but they will typically flip the correct way once you fire up the motor.. thanks for watching

Very very in detail!!

Lock tite? Thought u put a little grease so it won’t get seize up next time u take it off my bolts broke when I did mines had to extract it out good video see u on the waters

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

I personally don’t put loctite on them.. lol but the factory does so .. I just said what the factory recommends.. you will see I don’t actually put it on in the video.. thanks for watching

@teamoversizefishingadventu2774

3 жыл бұрын

@@ReelLifeFisherman 🤣🤣🤣glad u finally caught your first sturgeon been watching u skunk for a while see u on the waters

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I’m hoping to get one Saturday.. planning on going again! 🤞

Would like to see spark plugs, thermostat, etc inspect or replace on Mercury 115hp

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching I will absolutely do a video on that the next time I have a job come up that needs it done..

Great video. I tried to remove my lower unit on a 2014 Mercury 90. I removed the bolt under thee anode and the 4 nuts holding the lower unit. The lower unit feels like its still bolted on . It doesn't come off. It feels stuck. I need help. It only has 400 hrs.

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you have to wiggle it up and down. With the skeg and Cavitation plate.. if it still won’t come loose, some tapping around the cavitation plate with a dead blow hammer will usually do the trick.. thanks for watching, and let me know if you have any questions

Thanks for the video. I bought a used Targa 18 this year with this outboard on it. I'm about to do the winterization on the motor. I'm probably going to think about the impeller during the winter. See if I can get the courage to do it myself. It has been about 3 years. Is that Pro Kicker a 20" or a 25"? Thinking about getting one. Thanks again!

Very good video. Thanks!

Ok. I got it thanks for your help appreciate the feedback

What’s the size of the notch you cut into the wood? Great video! Changing all my stuff today!

i see all this video replacing water pumps... but do you ever need to replace water tube upper seal?

Watched this video and my impeller change went great with only a couple of differences from this video. 1. The shift shaft on my 2015 Mercury 150 4 stroke is about 1/3 the length of the one shown in this video. Probably the difference in length of the outdrive?? Yours is on a fishing boat, mine in on a pontoon boat. 2. The nuts came off the studs no problem and with enough clearance, I did not have to lower the lower unit to get any of the nuts off. 3. The new impeller did not just slip in the water pump casing with a turn of the wrist as in this video. The rubber was super stiff and it took some grease and cuss words to get that b!#ch in. 4. I started as shown here in Neutral, but for some reason my shift shaft would "walk" clock wise or counter clockwise by itself making it difficult to re-insert while in the neutral position. I had to lower the lower unit just enough to get a pair of needle nose between the engine and lower unit to turn the shift shaft back to the neutral position and attempt to re-insert. After 4 tries and a couple swear words, I was able to do it and everything worked perfectly. My engine is a 2015 with 313 hours on it. The shaft seal was completely deteriorated and the impeller showed signs of being "set" as described in this video. Don't wait to do this...it's definitely worth it. Thanks for the video. It saved me a lot of money and the job, though intimidating at first, wasn't that bad after all.

I followed your steps doing mine. Quick question. With the motor off, should the propeller spin when it is in forward or reverse in the appropriate direction or lock both ways? When it is in neutral, it spins freely in both directions

Question… is it ok to put a little grease on the surface where the impeller meets the housing? I noticed when you were trying to line up the key way that it gave a little resistance, if the shaft moves the spines are going to fight you on reinstallation.

I'm doing the lower unit install on Saturday. Just had Seals replaced on a 2016 115hp Command Thrust and I'm sure I'm going to get it back with shift shaft off. I took the lower unit off with shift lever in forward. I thought if you turn the shift shaft clockwise it would take you from Neutral to Forward. And cc for neutral to Reverse?

great video, thanks !

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad you like it ! Glad it was helpful.. thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it

Do you ever use a sealer between any of the impeller gaskets? Just wondering because on my friends Suzuki 300 he ended up needing to because of exhaust leaking into water pump housing.

Thank you, very informative.

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks glad you liked it and it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting

Great informative video. 👍🏻👍🏻

One thing I noticed that your old impeller was installed counter clock in the housing

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that’s just the way I do it .. no harm in doing either way.. they will flip the other way once you start the engine.. thanks for watching and commenting

@romanshishkin4107

3 жыл бұрын

@@ReelLifeFisherman Gotta, thanks.

@edwardbowles8613

2 жыл бұрын

Every repair shop I have asked says they will not flip the correct way until the impeller is basically worn out. They are too stiff and there is no extra room in the housing.

Turning the impeller the wrong way , check out the Mercury techs

Can you tell me what part/part numbers are needed to do a service in my 2013 150 Optimax, including fluids impeller gaskets etc! Thanks

Are you near Sacramento? I have a 2020 75hp Murcury 4 stroke and I need my 3 year service. To be honest I don't really trust my local shop especially for what they're charging. Thanks for all the info brother!

@ReelLifeFisherman

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it and I totally would have done it. But I moved out to Florida a year ago. Unfortunately a lot of the shops in the area over charge! But you can call my old shop in rocklin I worked at the bass pro out there.. they have by far the best price in town! And if you want they can just do the impeller change and you can do the rest of the service and save money.. thanks for watching