1986 40 HP Evinrude / water pump

[KYMOON]

I just purchased this and want to replace the water pump as it seems not to have a great stream of water out the hole. I have ordered a new water pump and am wondering if there is a procedure I can get to change out the pump. I am new to this and not sure of things like do I need to unhook shift rod to lower the unit down. Is there a procedure to tell me how to get this done ?

[highcountry]

Hope the motor works out great for you, If you plan on doing all of your own work on it, then buy the real manual for it and follow what it says. The after market books skip a lot of steps, better to have the right book. Each motor is a little different so I'm not sure what you have to do on yours.