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Builder, just pull it down, put a water pump base in it( not that hard), put a shift shaft bushing( not that hard but does require a special tool), and then the only thing left is the prop shaft seals and you'll basically have a resealed lower. Prop shaft seals can be replaced with out pulling the shaft, its a little tricky. I think Ferm hit the nail on the head with the waterpump base being the problem, might as well put an impeller in it if you haven't done it recently