Based on your easy to follow and straight forward video, I entirely rebuilt the water pump on my 9.9 Honda outboard. I was proud of myself and grateful to you. Thanks!
D-Ray: your laid back demeanor and self-deprecating humor make for a great video. Thank you for doing this. It helps immensely and it's the best how-to out there.
This is a great video. I watched others, but here the close up of the shifter linkage made everything clear to me. Also thanks for info on the importance of setting the blades for clockwise rotation.
Thank-you for the easy to follow instructions. I was able to watch the video once and go out and replace the entire water pump assembly in one hour. No problem. Parts were $37. Can't thank you enough!!
That's awesome. What all parts did you replace other than the impeller? May I ask what size wrenches and sockets did you use for each part in the video? Thank you ahead of time.
Mate I know this is an old video, but from UK England thank you so much for making a video in a calm manner and taking some of my anxiety away. Thanks.
Absolutely the best commentary and instructional words ever...I have had mine done twice in 8 yrs and finding out its a basic yearly deal. Book says oil changes very 10 or 15 hours?. Mines a 2011 15 hp and run it monthly even thou not in the water like I should be...thanx so much awesome shop and all later
To Ben Josey: I have a 2001 honda 9.9 HP. I had to put the shifter in reverse, which drops the shaft down, to get better access to the link nut to screw it off the shaft. Also, I had five screws attaching my lower head two on each side and one long on at the rear. Without this great video I would have never attempted this fix.
Thanks for sharing sir, In Turkey they charge a fortune for this job and do the wrong job... But you are great after watching you I got the part and replaced it myself.
D-Ray this was a great video, well done and you made it easy to understand. I just changed out my impeller on a 10hp Mercury after watching and it is exactly how you said. My only problem was the shifting linkage it didn't seam to work as I resembled it but one turn of the prop did the trick. Thanks going to see what else you have and learn some more.
Thanks. My uncle had his impeller replaced on his 9.9 2 years ago, but he never took it out. I've fixed his boat, put the motor on it tonight, and tested it. Motor started fine, but no water out of the weep hole. Guess I'll check that tomorrow. Video was great!
Muy bien detallado, no es complicado, pero en la mayoría de los tutoriales no explican ni muestran los detalles. Gracias y abrazote desde la patagonia.
Thanks for making the video, big help. Seeing how you blow out the cylinder head weather channel would have been nice, didn't think about clearing that
D-Ray thanks for this video it was well done.! One thing you mentioned was blowing out the potential impeller pieces from the top end or power-head. I'm just not sure if I must remove anything before applying compressed air to the water intake tube to get the best results.
I just bought a 1991 Honda 15hp outboard in beautiful condition with very low hours. I plan on "going thru it" in the next few weeks, and your video was absolutely fantastic in regards to the water pump. Not sure if my lower unit will come apart exactly like yours, but would think it would be pretty close. Anyway, thank you for taking the time on putting together this video. Very well done and fun to watch. :-)
Great video, would like to to add a few things..for us weekend mechs. The shift linkage barell nut is reversed thread on one end ,(look for the up arrow on the the nut, took my dumb ass an hour to figure this out). Honda has replaced the carburetor 16100-ZV4-D21 with the 16100-ZV4-D22. just installed it and it works great. Thanks Again Doug
Thanks for watchin', it's been 20 years since I've worked on one of those, but they were a pain back then! lol The linkage disconnects on the top of the shifter shaft, and if I remember correct, I would clamp a pair of vise grips to the barrel nut, and spin the lower unit to thead it off, just count the rounds, so to get it back correctly. hope you need nothing more than an impeller, the plastic housings are prone to failure and no longer available :(
Thank you! My model had a 5th bolt just above the prop, to hold the bottom end on. Took me forever! to realise. Was wondering why my "gently wiggling" wasn't getting results!
do you know if there is a key that goes on the driveshaft? i just replaced the impeller on my 1990 bf9.9a and im still not getting water to the thermostat? i also put some compressed air through all the galleries and still nothing.
Hey D-Ray...excellent video! I was searching for how to repair my Honda 7.5 4-stroke. I inherited it with a sailboat. When I start the outboard the water only spits out the output, not streaming like it should. Now I know what to expect when taking mine apart! Thank D-Ray!
So I just got this boat and not squirting water pulled that grid off and seen a few little rubber pieces... now I know what's happening im going to have a go at changing the pump.
Thanks for the GREAT vid.....now I will tackle my 1998 Honda BF 50....we were in the salt and I didn't get flushing it for a few days ...I think the pump finally gave up the ghost as there is no water coming out even with lots of water from the water muffs...Any thoughts or suggestions would be Greatly appreciated...
Great video, but I'm not sure it applies to my Honda. I'm confused about the 9.9 Honda Outboards. I'm guessing they may have 2 completely different 9.9 designs? (One being an 8.0hp / 9.9hp design and the other being a 9.9hp / 15hp?) I can find references to a 9.9 paired with each of the other two-- the 8 and the 15, but nothing seems to discuss there being two totally different 9.9's. I have a very different-looking (compared to the video) Honda 9.9 (2006) model which matches up with a BF/BFP8D and BF/BFP9.9D Honda (factory) Shop Manual. (It looks smaller and curvier.) The Honda directions say to remove the prop and prop shaft before dropping the lower gear case assembly. I'm wondering why. Looks like a good way to mess up something I don't need to take apart, but I also want to avoid causing a problem if there's really a reason to pull those parts before I try to separate the gear case. This outboard has no more than 10 hours on it, but has never had the impeller changed or any service done-- it has mostly been sitting in storage. I think Honda recommends changing the impeller every two years, and I'm certain I don't want to be out on the water with a 10-year-old impeller waiting to self-destruct. I need a fresh impeller and new fluids in it before we try and do anything else to check it out. Any suggestions?
Based on your easy to follow and straight forward video, I entirely rebuilt the water pump on my 9.9 Honda outboard. I was proud of myself and grateful to you. Thanks!
The water pump went out on my Honda 9.9. I watched D-Ray's video once and went to work, one hour later I was back on the water. Thanks D-Ray.
Outstanding tutorial, one of the few that shows in detail the connection of the shift rod……appreciated and nice job👍🏼👍🏼
Excellent demonstration of doing this impeller replacement. Very clear instructions and walk through. Thank you for making this job that much simpler.
D-Ray: your laid back demeanor and self-deprecating humor make for a great video. Thank you for doing this. It helps immensely and it's the best how-to out there.
This is a great video. I watched others, but here the close up of the shifter linkage made everything clear to me. Also thanks for info on the importance of setting the blades for clockwise rotation.
Thank-you for the easy to follow instructions. I was able to watch the video once and go out and replace the entire water pump assembly in one hour. No problem. Parts were $37. Can't thank you enough!!
That's awesome. What all parts did you replace other than the impeller? May I ask what size wrenches and sockets did you use for each part in the video? Thank you ahead of time.
I thank you so much for this. At 72 I don't have money but I have time. I feel I can approach the job because of your great video. Thanks!
Mate I know this is an old video, but from UK England thank you so much for making a video in a calm manner and taking some of my anxiety away. Thanks.
Never owned a boat, don't know why I'm watching this, but I learned something, Sooo good job!
Well done video D-Ray! I am a small outboard repairman in Wilmington, North Carolina, been loving it since 1988!!! Thanks for a very nice video!!!!
One of the better instructional videos I've seen. Thanks and good job.
Absolutely the best commentary and instructional words ever...I have had mine done twice in 8 yrs and finding out its a basic yearly deal. Book says oil changes very 10 or 15 hours?. Mines a 2011 15 hp and run it monthly even thou not in the water like I should be...thanx so much awesome shop and all later
To Ben Josey: I have a 2001 honda 9.9 HP. I had to put the shifter in reverse, which drops the shaft down, to get better access to the link nut to screw it off the shaft. Also, I had five screws attaching my lower head two on each side and one long on at the rear. Without this great video I would have never attempted this fix.
Best UA-cam instructional ever! You saved me a bundle. Thanks.
Fantastic demo - You made this fix easy to do with no surprises. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing sir, In Turkey they charge a fortune for this job and do the wrong job... But you are great after watching you I got the part and replaced it myself.
D-Ray this was a great video, well done and you made it easy to understand. I just changed out my impeller on a 10hp Mercury after watching and it is exactly how you said. My only problem was the shifting linkage it didn't seam to work as I resembled it but one turn of the prop did the trick. Thanks going to see what else you have and learn some more.
Fantastic video. So clearly and simply presented. I have to do this very job on my Honda 15 hp and now I feel much more confident about it.
Me too. I'm hoping to do mine on Saturday. I feel pretty confident now thanks to him doing this video.
Excellent video; good camera angles, very good explanations. Thanks
Thanks. My uncle had his impeller replaced on his 9.9 2 years ago, but he never took it out. I've fixed his boat, put the motor on it tonight, and tested it. Motor started fine, but no water out of the weep hole. Guess I'll check that tomorrow. Video was great!
Muy bien detallado, no es complicado, pero en la mayoría de los tutoriales no explican ni muestran los detalles. Gracias y abrazote desde la patagonia.
Excellent vid. Really clear explanation and close up shots. Thanks!
Thanks for making the video, big help. Seeing how you blow out the cylinder head weather channel would have been nice, didn't think about clearing that
Just changed my first impeller and it was easy with you sitting on my kitchen table (laptop) showing me. Great video! Thanks for the help. Kevin
Great step by step. I was racking my mind on what the issue was. I get to enjoy my boat now. Thanks for the video!
A great video that is gonna save me a lot of pain when I replace the impeller on my Honda 15 horse this weekend. Thanks!
Cheers for that mate.. Made life easy and saved a buck or two doing it myself..
Great video!! You took away the anxiety I had to do this job! Thanks!!
For me too!
I like this guy's happy accent. Nice video.
That was one of the best walks I've seen. Thank you!
Thanks man, this one was easy, probably the easiest water pump I've ever done.
The best impeller change video on U.Tube.
I just replaced my impeller, thanks to your video, cheers.
This gentleman is a great instructor 👍
D-Ray thanks for this video it was well done.! One thing you mentioned was blowing out the potential impeller pieces from the top end or power-head. I'm just not sure if I must remove anything before applying compressed air to the water intake tube to get the best results.
I had the same question.. about to do mine if you or D.Ray want to update
Excellent video very straightforward . D- Ray knows his stuff.
D-Ray - great video! Thanks for taking the time to put it together.
great video D-Ray always nice to watch your vids , what a difference in the old and new impellar
Thank you for this video!
Will try it for my first time today.
I just bought a 1991 Honda 15hp outboard in beautiful condition with very low hours. I plan on "going thru it" in the next few weeks, and your video was absolutely fantastic in regards to the water pump. Not sure if my lower unit will come apart exactly like yours, but would think it would be pretty close. Anyway, thank you for taking the time on putting together this video. Very well done and fun to watch. :-)
Great video, would like to to add a few things..for us weekend mechs.
The shift linkage barell nut is reversed thread on one end ,(look for the up arrow on the the nut, took my dumb ass an hour to figure this out).
Honda has replaced the carburetor 16100-ZV4-D21 with the 16100-ZV4-D22. just installed it and it works great. Thanks Again Doug
Fantastic teaching technique---you should be a teacher!! Many thanks!!
Mate, excellent video! Cheers from Greece.
Excellent instruction video. You made my day and now I can troll on my Maine Lake. Thank you. Cliff
Great explanation, thank you - feel confident doing this to my BF15A now!
Thanks for that man I just emailed it to a pal of mine sounds like he has exactly the same problem on his 9.5 Johnson. Very helpful thank you.
Thanks for watchin', it's been 20 years since I've worked on one of those, but they were a pain back then! lol The linkage disconnects on the top of the shifter shaft, and if I remember correct, I would clamp a pair of vise grips to the barrel nut, and spin the lower unit to thead it off, just count the rounds, so to get it back correctly. hope you need nothing more than an impeller, the plastic housings are prone to failure and no longer available :(
awesome production quality! thank you
congrats !!! best video I ever seen , very clean shop, I could take all my mechanical needs to yhis great man.
thank you
Thanks!!! that was a nice and clear video to follow. This is the first time I have commented on a video, it was that good!
Thank you! My model had a 5th bolt just above the prop, to hold the bottom end on. Took me forever! to realise. Was wondering why my "gently wiggling" wasn't getting results!
Thank you, your explaination was very clear. it's really simple and you can save money.
Excellent video. Getting ready to do my Honda 15 horsepower but it's a 2005. Hoping there's nothing different that I should know.
It's the same for a 1990 BF9.9A as well - THANK YOU!!
do you know if there is a key that goes on the driveshaft? i just replaced the impeller on my 1990 bf9.9a and im still not getting water to the thermostat? i also put some compressed air through all the galleries and still nothing.
Hey D-Ray...excellent video! I was searching for how to repair my Honda 7.5 4-stroke. I inherited it with a sailboat. When I start the outboard the water only spits out the output, not streaming like it should. Now I know what to expect when taking mine apart! Thank D-Ray!
Such a good video. Great work man!
Excellent, informative tutorial, cheers 👍
cheers D-ray saved me big bucks
Very nice job. I'd say you made the best video I have seen to date on this job. Thank you.
Thank you D-Ray! Your video was very helpful.
Great Video. Well explained and easy to understand. Thanks for sharing your skill.
great video! well explained, clear as clean water.
Outstanding instructional. Thank You.
Geart instructional video. Thank you so much for your time.
Thankyou so much for your video I can do it now fantastic instructional video.All the best Rodney.
Very good instructional video. God bless You.
Very good tutorial
Thanks for the excellent walk-through
nice video,easy to follow, actually I used on my Mariner 9.9 almost same layout. Thanks
I put some marine grease on the water tube that goes from the lower unit to the motor. I think that will help give it a better seal.
Thanks D Ray, great explanation.
Thank you sir. Great video.
Thanks for the awesome video!! Your detail is great.
you make it look easy d-ray good vid
Thanks D-Ray from up in New Hampshire.
Thanks a lot, that was detailed and easy to follow.
Awesome video.... gonna do my impeller this weekend
Great video. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻
Thanks Stevie, th' customer wasn't foolin' when he said it wouldn't pump water! lol
Thank you, Sir!
Very helpful - thank you
Good info. Same on the Yamaha 9.9
Fantastic video well explained 👍
nice one! I have a 9.9 yamaha which i need to take care of. This will help me alot!
Great video straight forward information and advice.
Thanks Dorte, I know you could handle this one, no sweat!
Great Video, Thanks
Outstanding video.
So I just got this boat and not squirting water pulled that grid off and seen a few little rubber pieces... now I know what's happening im going to have a go at changing the pump.
Hey thanks very much for the instructions, wish me luck just about to tackle min now..shared your link with all my mates..
Thumbs up for the great info and super clean shop.
Thanks. Nice video makes it easy to do the job. Great job
Thanks for the GREAT vid.....now I will tackle my 1998 Honda BF 50....we were in the salt and I didn't get flushing it for a few days ...I think the pump finally gave up the ghost as there is no water coming out even with lots of water from the water muffs...Any thoughts or suggestions would be Greatly appreciated...
Thank you, soooooo much that really helped me out :)
Great video, but I'm not sure it applies to my Honda. I'm confused about the 9.9 Honda Outboards. I'm guessing they may have 2 completely different 9.9 designs? (One being an 8.0hp / 9.9hp design and the other being a 9.9hp / 15hp?) I can find references to a 9.9 paired with each of the other two-- the 8 and the 15, but nothing seems to discuss there being two totally different 9.9's.
I have a very different-looking (compared to the video) Honda 9.9 (2006) model which matches up with a BF/BFP8D and BF/BFP9.9D Honda (factory) Shop Manual. (It looks smaller and curvier.) The Honda directions say to remove the prop and prop shaft before dropping the lower gear case assembly. I'm wondering why. Looks like a good way to mess up something I don't need to take apart, but I also want to avoid causing a problem if there's really a reason to pull those parts before I try to separate the gear case.
This outboard has no more than 10 hours on it, but has never had the impeller changed or any service done-- it has mostly been sitting in storage. I think Honda recommends changing the impeller every two years, and I'm certain I don't want to be out on the water with a 10-year-old impeller waiting to self-destruct. I need a fresh impeller and new fluids in it before we try and do anything else to check it out.
Any suggestions?
Honda should have this guy doing there how to videos, he talks are language.
Thank you
Thanks mate!
Great video! Thanks for making this!
Great video. Really clear. Thanks