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water pump rebuilding -outboard 20 hp

Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 10:55 pm
by renovation
anyone know how hard it is to rebuild /replace. the waterpump on a older johnson 20 hp outboard .the kits under $50 but wondering if i should try doing it myself or call in a pro.

Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 11:10 pm
by normalicy
I'm not familiar with that kit, but you usually need to press the bearing(s) out. Sometimes, you can do that with a vise/C-clamp. Sometimes, you need something stronger.