How do I get this part off?

[bheff]

Boat is getting a makeover but I need to remove this plate fro. Behind the throttle/shifter! I FINALLY got all 3 screw out, now this black plate won't budge. Any suggestions?

 

[alldodge]

Unable to say for sure, but might be just stuck. Have you rotated the throttle handle to full forward position?

Might be able to find the control here
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/remote-controls-and-components-mercrui

Looks something like this one
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/32080/2182/40

 

[bheff]

Still no luck. I've tried pulling, twisting, heat and beating.

 

[alldodge]

You have put the shift handle ON, moved if full forward, remove the handle and then try again correct?

If so, I have no clue

 

[savetexomabeaches]

put handle on, slide into forward.. there should be a tiny hole on the side to shove a small pick in to release the whole thing

 

[bheff]

You have put the shift handle ON, moved if full forward, remove the handle and then try again correct?

If so, I have no clue

Yes. Tried, forward, neutral and reverse.

 

[kenny nunez]

Try this, get 3 bolts about 3" long that will screw into the shifter through the bezel plate. Then hit the bolts with a suitable hammer . The bezel is corroded to the neck of the shift unit. Also with a large pair of channel lock pliers try gripping the outside of the bezel and rotate it before installing the bolts. That may break it loose.

 

[Bt Doctur]

http://boatinfo.no/lib/library.html
go to mercruiser and scroll all the way to the right, "controls"

 

[bheff]

Bt Doctur, that was an awesome link! Sadly, after 660 pages It came up short.
I was able to remove the black piece. After the three large screws were removed it just took leverage and time. The black piece is pressed onto the control box then clamped there with the three screws.