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I forgot to mention that I did remove the bolt from the shifter linkage as suggested along with the bolt underneath the trim tab, I apologize. So, I guess I should just start with some small wood shims and slowly increase the size as it drops? I will try that because a screwdriver did seem to mess things up a bit, which brings me to another question. Once I get the lower unit off, can I just repair what I "damaged with the wrong tools" before assembling with no future problems? I mean, besides cosmetics, is it critical that there is a water tight seal where the lower unit joins back up because if there is, I am sure I can repair it with no problems. I guess you guys see where the name "boatrookie" comes from, huh?!! I do appreciate all of the help though........
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08-06-2012, 08:28 AM
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I had a older 225 at one point, and when the water pump went the same thing happened to me! After trying everything and hanging the motor upside down for a few days still nothing?? BS the founding member here came over and tried all his tricks and still nothing, sold the motor to another guy and that was the last I ever saw it, Thank God!! But till that it was a great motor.
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08-06-2012, 10:06 AM
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Also, does anyone know what the philips head screw right beside the water inlet is and if it has to be removed? I am not referring to the fill and drain plugs, but this one is right beside one of the inlet holes and it's only on one side. Thanks
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08-06-2012, 12:48 PM
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The Phillips holds the strainer in. No need to remove it.
There's always water leaking between the foot and midsection, it's not sealed. Just file off any burrs you created. Also forgot to mention (if need be) with the tension of the wedges in place, you can whack the crank with a brass hammer. Careful to not damage the nut and flywheel. This jarring and already downward force might free it.
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08-06-2012, 01:44 PM
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Pinion bearing retaining screw, but it is not a phillips. Manual says the V-6 doesn't use the pinion bearing retaining screw. So What Tsubaki said..
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08-06-2012, 02:47 PM
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this is why you change a water pump every year. had one on an older mako do the same thing,
like tsubaki said, keep tapping the wedges a little every day, went out one morning and it was laying in the driveway.
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08-07-2012, 07:09 AM
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That is what I will do and pray that I too will walk out one morning and it be laying on the ground! Thank you all for the information
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