mercury 1984 water pump

[smokeonthewater]

try turning the prop counter clockwise while lifting the lower unit to line up the splines of the drive shaft to the engine


also make sure the water tube is in the powerhead first and then make sure it lines up with the pump as the lower is put on

[steplift20]

thanks smoke, I got it in now im just waiting to start her up. What happened is that she overheated cause the water impellor was bad so now im keeping my fingers crossed that she will start, it cranked slowly but the battery is dead so wish me luck
thanks again, if it was seized it wouldnt turn over at all right?

[smokeonthewater]

well yes that is the definition of seized but damage can occur without getting to the point of seizing..... Do a compression test.