1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507265, Page 250Get this manual
Jet Drive Adjustments Impeller Clearance Adjustment If loss of performance combined with higher than normal wide-open-throttle RPM is noted (or the RPM limiter actuates), check for wear between the impeller's edge and the water intake casing liner
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impeller wear can occur when operating in waterways which have bottoms composed largely of sand, silt, and gravel
To check clearance between the impeller and intake casing liner, place feeler gauge through the intake grille and measure the clearance between impeller's edge and liner Impeller Clearance 0.020 in(0,5 mm) Minimum to 0.030 in(0,8 mm) Maximum
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[] 2If clearance is more than 0.030 in transfer appropriate number of shims from below to above the impellerThis will move the impeller down and decrease clearance Moving one shim will reduce clearance approximately 0.004 in(0,1 mm)