How Do You Install A Water Pump In A 50 Hp Mercury Outboard Motor?
Outboard motors are popular among motorboat enthusiasts because they are fuel efficient, easy to maintain and virtually problem-free. However, there are parts, such as the water pump, that will need to be replaced due to normal wear and tear. Water pumps keep the engine internals cool by circulating water through channels in each of the engine’s components, which transfers heat away from the vital internal components. As water pumps are constantly running when the motor is running, it is common for these particular parts to wear out just from use. However, replacing the water pump is a fairly simple process and can be completed by even a novice mechanic. Locate the bolts holding the lower motor housing to the upper motor housing on your Mercury motor. There should be about five total, four easily visible on the bottom of the housing, with a fifth located under the small metal cap at the base of the prop tail. Remove the bolts and store them somewhere you can easily find them later. Pul
