Removing Lower Unit - I'm stuck!

[nymack66]

Looks like the LU drive shaft is stuck to the engine, Have someone grab the flywheel and hold it, with the LU in gear forward or reverse have another person turn the prop in both directions hard whilst you apply some prying on the LU or use a 2x4 and tap it real hard. Chances are the splines are corroded or to the point of triping you will see it once its removed.
I trust you do have the bolts removed like you said.

[Steplift 72']

Originally Posted by nymack66

Looks like the LU drive shaft is stuck to the engine, Have someone grab the flywheel and hold it, with the LU in gear forward or reverse have another person turn the prop in both directions hard whilst you apply some prying on the LU or use a 2x4 and tap it real hard. Chances are the splines are corroded or to the point of triping you will see it once its removed.
I trust you do have the bolts removed like you said.

I see the 6 bolts circled, but seem to remember the seventh by/under the torque tab???? Lets hope it isn't stuck in the crank....that can be ugly and involve destructive methods.

[Skools Out]

Originally Posted by Steplift 72'

I see the 6 bolts circled, but seem to remember the seventh by/under the torque tab???? Lets hope it isn't stuck in the crank....that can be ugly and involve destructive methods.

read above i said 6 hold on the lower unit it takes 7 to remove it.

[chrisrub]

I'm going to drive two pry bars in the crack to put some downward pressure and then hit it with the 2x4 and hammer.

The LU must be between gears at this point, its locked and wont move more than 1/2 turn either direction. Turning it isn't an option unless i get that pin back in and do some more shifting..

Time to break out the brute force. Thanks for all the suggestions

[Skools Out]

I have stood on the lower units before and bounced my weight to break them loose and it usually works.

[reelapeelin]

Cut two wedges outta 2 x 4 or 4 x 4 ... drive them in from both sides equally ... wedges can be incredibly effective persuasion tools...

[chrisrub]

I was able to get it down with wedges. Just took a lot of persuasion, it was really rusted on there! It's in the shop now getting new seals.

[nymack66]

Originally Posted by chrisrub

I'm going to drive two pry bars in the crack to put some downward pressure and then hit it with the 2x4 and hammer.

The LU must be between gears at this point, its locked and wont move more than 1/2 turn either direction. Turning it isn't an option unless i get that pin back in and do some more shifting..

Time to break out the brute force. Thanks for all the suggestions

Note,
Look carefully the **** rod is exposed you can use a needle nose pliers to press it down or up to shift it into gears, Also I use the are to swing the rod during installation...