Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Is your outboard engine overheating or not pumping water like it should? It might be time to replace the water pump impeller! In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to change the impeller on your outboard motor — no guesswork, just clear instructions. Whether you're running a Mercury, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, or Evinrude, this guide will help you get the job done right.
✅ Tools Needed
✅ Common Signs of a Bad Impeller
✅ How to Remove the Lower Unit
✅ Impeller Replacement Tips & Tricks
✅ Reassembly and Testing
🛠️ Don’t let a worn-out impeller leave you stranded on the water. Follow along and get your engine running cool again.
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Aqua Auto Inc.
Address: 1114 N US Hwy 41 Ruskin, FL 33570
Phone: (813) 944-8662
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Change outboard engine oil: youtu.be/Lr-ee1A-hCg?si=O3CytuCA-8TCIQt3
Unboxing Gomexus steering wheel: youtu.be/QNkO6BJTYAA?si=dII_FUK3vBgs9JaT
📌 Chapters:
1:10 – How to tell if impeller is bad
3:05 – Get 10% OFF
3:55 – Removing the lower unit
7:40 – Sand in the wrong places
7:59 – Removing the impeller housing
12:30 – Add new wear plate
13:48 – Comparing new and old impeller
14:26 – Lower unit assembly
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Send Fan Mail Here→ Joshua Taylor P.O. Box 2062, Ruskin FL 33575
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Is your outboard engine overheating or not pumping water like it should? It might be time to replace the water pump impeller! In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to change the impeller on your outboard motor — no guesswork, just clear instructions. Whether you're running a Mercury, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, or Evinrude, this guide will help you get the job done right.
✅ Tools Needed
✅ Common Signs of a Bad Impeller
✅ How to Remove the Lower Unit
✅ Impeller Replacement Tips & Tricks
✅ Reassembly and Testing
🛠️ Don’t let a worn-out impeller leave you stranded on the water. Follow along and get your engine running cool again.
📺 Subscribe for more outboard engine maintenance tips, fishing adventures, and gear reviews!
👍 Like, Comment, and Share if you found this helpful!
Reach out to Aqua Auto for great savings and piece of mind:
aquaautofl.com/locations
Aqua Auto Inc.
Address: 1114 N US Hwy 41 Ruskin, FL 33570
Phone: (813) 944-8662
#OutboardImpeller #DIYBoatRepair #WaterPumpReplacement #BoatMaintenance #MarineMechanic #OutboardMotorRepair
V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T :
Fix Seastar hydraulic issues: youtu.be/U_s0kR8AWVQ?si=CDs1CEM6g5W2XDIT
Change outboard engine oil: youtu.be/Lr-ee1A-hCg?si=O3CytuCA-8TCIQt3
Unboxing Gomexus steering wheel: youtu.be/QNkO6BJTYAA?si=dII_FUK3vBgs9JaT
📌 Chapters:
1:10 – How to tell if impeller is bad
3:05 – Get 10% OFF
3:55 – Removing the lower unit
7:40 – Sand in the wrong places
7:59 – Removing the impeller housing
12:30 – Add new wear plate
13:48 – Comparing new and old impeller
14:26 – Lower unit assembly
Personal IG: instagram.com/capt_joshua_taylor instagram.com/saltyscales
Send Fan Mail Here→ Joshua Taylor P.O. Box 2062, Ruskin FL 33575
Get your Okuma gear here: Okuma Fishing Tackle →
okumafishingusa.com
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ SUBSCRIBE ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
NEW FISHING VIDEOS EVERY SUNDAY!
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ WEBSITE ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Official Website → https://saltyscales.com
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ STAY CONNECTED ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Tik Tok →tiktok.com/@saltyscales Twitter → twitter.com/saltyscales Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/saltyscales... FaceBook → https://www.facebook.com/SaltyScales/... Google+ → https://plus.google.com/+Saltyscales/.... **
Use & search hashtag: #SALTYSCALES **
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
• Okuma Fishing Tackle → glnk.io/x9m4p/joshua-taylor
• Seakeeper →ride.seakeeper.com
• Dakota Lithium →dakotalithium.com/dl5/SaltyScales
• Power Pole → power-pole.com/
• Aqua Auto → aquaautofl.com
• Down South Lures → downsouthlures.com/
• FishLab → fishlabtackle.com
• Costa Del Mar → costadelmar.com
• RoadShop Marine →facebook.com/RoadshopMarineInstallations
--------------------------------------------
Inquiries: joshua@saltyscales.com
--------------------------------------------
#fishing #fishinghowto #tampabayfishing #saltyscales #saltwaterfishing
#fishingtips #fishingvideos
