Removing Lower Unit - I'm stuck!

[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...

[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.

[tsubaki]

Anti-seize for assembly, from now own , till you die!.