Sherwood Water Pump

[peter_ms]

Has anyone come up with an easy solution to changing the water pump impeller on the M25XPBC?
My old M-18 on my C27 was a 5 minute change in a big seaway; 6 straight head screws and a screwdriver was all that was required.
This monstrosity requires one to be a contorsionist, and wishful thinker.
I changed mine once and I guess it is past due again but I am not looking forward to this
Thanks for any suggestions or novel solutions
Peter

 

[Witzend]

Oh it's not that bad, took me 15 minutes. Why they want to put the bolts facing inward I will never understand. Maybe if you strip them or bust them off in frustration you will only have to buy a new pump and not be forced to tap then out of the block. Just remember to lube'em up good with some KY so they don't run dry until the water get in again, really no big deal.