Reply To: 1985 Evinrude 9.9/15hp impeller replacement

[Don]

Yeah, you will want to pull that shift rod upwards, can’t remember if that is forward or reverse right now though.  This job is usually easier if you have a helper, that SS shift rod screw is easy to strip.  Once you get the gearcase off, you can tell us why you are replacing the impeller..  Just routine maintenance or is there a cooling problem.  Oftentimes the impellers will lose their bond to the hub, so have a close look at that.

If everything looks “OK” once the gearcase is off, you may have an issue with the upper water tube grommet(s), sure hope I am wrong, but let me know if you need more help