Todays test Run

Glad to hear everything went well.  I think that Merc may have a couple more Rpms in her if your not happy with performance.  5200 rpm isnt bad but I think with a high reving Merc you can get a few more grand out of her.  The boat looks good on the water, enjoy.
 
Mac, hmm big cost differnce from the $150.00 he quoted.
Hmmmmm, he is a Johnson and Evinrude motor repair guy. Maybe he doesnt know how to install a merc. pump. I can only guess that they are all about the same, wouldnt you agree.
 
Willy.
Look forward to taking long rides on both my toys :-X
Captbent: I guess we are now classified as
V-20 P-40 Wellcrafts ? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
 
Looks great! nice top also. I like the short strut connecting it to the windshield, I'vs never seen one like that. Keep up the good work.
 
I'd say all the hard work you've put into her more than gives you license to wear the V-20 shirt w/ lots of pride... 8)...

That 1st splash and pushin' the throttle to get her outta the hole...you'll never forget... ;) ;D...
 
Lookin Great my man. On that w/pump, if you buy the entire kit from the dealer your looking at 50-60 bucks for housing, seals, impeller, key, and gaskets. I'd assume the 150 quoted was installed and while not cheap, is probably a fair price to have it done. IF you've got them time, do it yourself. The more you learn about her the better you'll feel out there. I think tha motor is rated at 5000-5500 rpm's. So, your not bad in that department. She's probably got a 19p prop? Lookin good...



Airslot
 
well if you are getting a installed pump then thats the price difference.

But if he is charging you $150 just for the pump then forget it!!

They are not hard to change, I am doing a Yamaha as we speak!

Start to finish about 30min, if your first time 1 hour you all set to go!
 
Good job Hammer! I remember the day I lost my V20 virginity 8)

I agree with MJ. Also, I wouldn't replace the housing unless it looked like it needed it. Only the impeller. A few of us on here could probably walk you through the process. I don't know how the shift linkage is on Mercury (you probably have to disconnect it somehow), but other than that its just a matter of taking out bolts and dropping the lower unit off so you can slip the new impeller into place. Then you just put it back on.

I'd say 100 bucks sounds more reasonable considering alot of those places charge 70 bucks an hour. Add in the 30 bucks for parts and 1 hour labor - I wouldn't pay over $100 for that job. Tell them you don't want the housing replaced unless it is scored and/or heavily worn. ;)
 
Hey Blue, thats what the repair guy said the first time, said the pump didnt looked scorned or needed replacing, just the impeller.
 
Thanks Stink:, maybe now you might keep your V-20 ???

Airslot. yes, I have a 14-19 prop thats dung up abit. So hopefully a bit more performance with a new prop.
 
msbhammer said:
Thanks Stink:, maybe now you might keep your V-20 ???
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Negative bro, Id love to, but I am elbow deep in improvements on the 18 right now. Its just not that practical for me at this time.

I might buy a newer complete one down the road a ways though. 8)


Im a V20er at heart though!! :D
 
Yiou don't have to disconnect any linkage on the Mercs. Just 5 nuts and the bolt under the torgue tab and she slides right off. This first time I'd do the housing just so you know, If it ever ran dry it can distort the housing slightly. Might not see it with naked eye but might not perform as new. After all this work I know you ain't gonna slide for a difference of $30 or so for the heart of your engines cooling supply.

Airslot
 
The site I sent you has the housing and all for $30 something plus shipping.

You have done all the hard work, you can handle a job this easy no sweet!!
Might as well learn!! I hate having to rely on the crooks at the mariners!
 
Shift linkage is IMO the hardest part on a Johnnyrude, so this Mercury sounds like a piece of cake! Do it do it do it!!!
 
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