Evinrude 4906B 4HP 1969 Owner's Manual page 281

8-22 LOWER UNIT
Bearing carrier prior
to
shown are used align the
during installation.
stubborn bearing carrier is to heat the lower
unit housing while attempting
carrier. If this
TAKE CARE not to overheat the lower unit.
Excessive heat may damage internal
Remove the gasket
bearing carrier housing.
12- Clean the upper part of the shift rod as
an aid to pulling it through the bushing and
O-ring. Pull the shift rod from the lower
unit housing. The shift rod passes through
an O-ring and bushing in the
housing. These two items
from entering the lower unit.
tapered punch is required
bushing from the lower unit housing.
the special punch,
bushing, and the O-ring.
to
removal. The two screws
carrier
with the gasket
to remove the
method is employed,
parts.
from underneath the
lower unit
prevent water
A special
to remove the
Obtain
and then remove the
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Using slide hammer
from the upper portion of the lower unit.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
Clean all water pump parts with solvent,
and then dry them
Inspect the water pump cover and base for
cracks and distortion,
overheating. Inspect
water pump insert for grooves and/or rough
surfaces. If possible,
complete new water pump while the lower
unit is disassembled.
ensure extended satisfactory
give "peace of mind" to the owner.
old impeller must be returned
NEVER install it in reverse
direction of rotation.
will cause premature
to
"pull" the bearing carrier
with compressed air.
possibly caused from
the face plate and
ALWAYS install
A new impeller will
service and
If the
to service,
to the original
Installation in reverse
impeller failure.
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