Need insight on 1998 40merc 3cyl water pump base removal please.

[Cajun Special]

Before I resort to my caveman hammer, lever and state record torch I was wondering if anyone new the proper way of removing my water pump base on 40merc. Thank you57815

[Bill Van Steenwyk]

Call Tom Booth at Riverside Marine in LR. If he can't help you, it probably can't be done. He has a lifetime of experience with all makes of outboards.

I don't have a phone number but it is in the book.