Reply To: water pump bearing housing removal, '56 Sea King 5 hp

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I don’t recall seeing that post but I use lots of heat around the outside bearing area to release any old sealer which may be holding the housing in place while prying it very gently with two small screwdrivers. A bit of scorched paint is a small price to pay compared to a new 376074/382796 knock-off replacement part.

https://www.marineengine.com/newparts/part_details.php?pnum=OMC0382796