How to replace an impeller???

[LennyB]

Hi Guys,
I have a 2004 Merc 150 Optimax with 300 hours on it and am thinking about preventative maintenance for the motor. Has anyone ever changed the impeller on this motor (or similar) and is it a do-it-yourself job or should I take it to a pro. I have descent mechanical skills but don't want to get into a big over my head project??? Any suggestions are welcome. And any ideas of the labor cost is also appreciated.

[LAPORTE]

Your looking at about 150-180 bucks at the dealer if I were to guess. Shoot me a pm with your number Ill help you out if I can...

[mikesmiph]

What a timely post. Don just helped me do the same thing to my Merc 150. Its not a hard job if you know what you're doing. Don was a great teacher. I think I might even be able to do it myself next time. If Don helps you, I would suggest a good meal for him. Something I neglected to do. He was about to faint by the time he got a chance to eat that day. Don, I owe you a big meal somewhere.

[LAPORTE]

Things just worked out Mike. I happen to be on a diet ...   

Mike all I know is your a long way from Kansas ...lol  Im glad I could help you out It was cool making my first TBF meeting as well

LaPorte

[Got Fish??]

 I have several Friends who have replaced impellers. On their own motors. Had someone show them how. If your doing it for the first time, and do not have someone who knows what they are doing. It can cause you a lot of headache's. You mite want to have a boat mechanic do it for you.

[SethV]

Its not that hard.  I always do my own.  I trust myself far more than any boat dealer mechanic when it comes to pretty much any work on the boat or motor.

Check out the merc forum on bass boat central.  The link below is an article written by Sherm that shows you how to do it with step by step pics

http://www.bassboatcentral.com/sttipswp2.htm

[LennyB]

Thanks for the advice.

[Frank]

if your near waterford ill help you, let me know.  i have to fix mine twice a year because i like to drive my boat in mud