Performing my first water pump repair on a 1992 85 hp Yamaha 2 stroke. When I dropped the lower unit, this part fell out without me seeing where it came from.
What is this and where does it go? I checked all the parts diagrams online and haven't found it yet.
It looks like it may be a water transfer tube to connect the lower unit to the powerhead.
Agree. That's all it could be. When you put the cases back together, be REAL sure it stays on. It connects the tube coming out of the water pump to the one up inside the middle case. I've found it easier to get it all back together if you raise the engine up so its more or less horizontal. It starts going together easier, and you won't have to hold the weight of the lower unit to start the nuts/bolts. Plus, you can see up in there to be sure that coupling is on.... without it, the engine will overheat and seize.
Last edited by Winger Ed.; 11/28/1802:00 AM.
Enough of this idle chit-chat. This ain't no retirement home. EVERYONE! Get back to your oars. The Captain wants to waterski.
Looks like a part number on the piece. Might try looking up that number or call a Yamaha dealer and ask them to look it up. Most pick up tubes are just tubes without all the extra molding. Those tabs probably fit into something. That's a lot of extra molding of tabs for just a pick up tube.
Much appreciated on the responses. I took the lower unit home with me after the holidays to make the repairs. It would help if could see or had of taken photos of the inside of the middle unit.
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