Removing Lower Unit - I'm stuck!

[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.