Mercury 45 Jet 50-55 Service Manual page 480

7. Install components as shown.
a
a - Water Pump Base
b - Bolts and Washers; Apply Loctite 271 on bottom 1/2
ofThreads and Torque to 60 lb. in. (6.5 N·m).
8. Install gasket and plate.
a - Gasket
b - Plate
IMPORTANT: If the old impeller will be re-used,
impeller must be installed in original (clockwise)
direction of rotation.
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b
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b
a
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9. Install gasket, drive key and impeller.
c
b
a
a - Gasket
b - Drive Key
c - Impeller
10. Lubricate I.D. of cover with Quicksilver 2-4–C w/
Teflon (92-825407A12).
11. Rotate drive shaft clockwise and push cover down
over impeller.
12. Install cover.
13. If water tube seal stayed on water tube (inside of
drive shaft housing) when gear housing was re-
moved, pull water tube seal from water tube.
14. Lubricate I.D. of water tube seal with Quicksilver
2-4-C w/Teflon (92-825407A12) and install as
shown.
b
a
c
a - Cover
b - Seal
c - Bolts (4); Apply Loctite 271 on Threads and Torque to
60 lb. in. (6.5 N·m).
NOTE: It is recommended that the gearcase be pres-
sure tested for leaks after reassembly and BEFORE
gear lube is added. Gearcase should hold 10 to 12
psi for 5 minutes.
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c
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