Reply To: 1955 Johnson 5.5

[Don]

OK, well first I will ask if the upper bushing/seal housing is badly damaged? Is it cracked from the upward pressure of the driveshaft shock? Or is the bottom of it just galled up from the shock rubbing on it? If the bottom is just galled up from rubbing, it is still usable. Just make sure the ID of the bushing is clean so the driveshaft rotates freely. Needless to say, you are out of luck if the bushing housing is cracked or you damaged it trying to remove it…Someone should have a decent used on here instead of the pricey new OEM replacement assembly.
Like Mumbles says, the replacement complete water pump kit is as pictured in his response, none of the pieces are interchangeable with the original set up. You could just use the original style replacement impeller that is still available, provided the aluminum housing and SS impeller plate are not worn excessively. But, I guess that ship has sailed if you already purchased the new style “kit”.