2000 200hp Saltwater series 2 stroke water pump service

[CRAZY CHARLIE]

Hello all!! I am new to Yamaha .Always been a Jonnyrude guy.Is dropping the lower unit completely done at the lower unit? I have dropped the lower unit on a mercruiser outdrive many many times and all done at the lower.Bolts,nuts ,hex etc.all right next to each other.The Evinrudes have a connection point at the top of the shaft just under the powerhead and done incorrectly will screw up shifting so not so simple.I have found the previous owner of this motor/boat to have been full of crap on too many things so Im gonna change out the waterpump.Any info/tips would be helpful.Thanks Charlie

[99yam40]

that motor should have a splined shift shaft.
just make sure everything is in neutral when pulling and putting back

[CRAZY CHARLIE]

Thanks,neutral is easy to remember.Mercruiser must be in full fwd on the shifter and the lower unit.

[TownsendsFJR1300]

Also, go to the parts site: https://www.boats.net/catalog/yamaha...d-by-year/2000 , type in your info and you can bring up the parts list.

With the list, go to the LU and you have a full picture on what goes where, parts, etc. Makes things much easier, especially if you don't have a shop manual yet..

[CRAZY CHARLIE]

Nice,thanks Scott

[CRAZY CHARLIE]

simple service.Thanks ,neutral and then its basically same as a mercruiser drive that I have serviced for approx 30 years so should be easy peezy if careful and follow each step carefully.Charlie

[Keithbaja]

Hey Charlie. You haven't met Yamaha W/P Keyway yet !! You will though... you also need to set the pinion bearing preload. On the evinrudes,, the shift rod is turned in or out for shift adjustment and is offset for good reason.
It also helps much to have the hard to find the correct long needle nose pliers with the right bends... Lol