Gearcase removal 1975 25 hp Johnson model 25E75B

Gary R Brown

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I have removed the 5 bolts that attach the gearcase to the exhaust housing. I removed the lower screw from the shift connector. The gearcase separated about an inch. However it will not come loose. I`m thinking the shift connector is still holding the unit from coming out, it goes into reverse when I jar downward on the gear case. I don`t want to force it being that I may break something. Anyone have a tip for this
 

Boat Doctor1

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Sep 29, 2012
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while pulling down on gearcase- put a large screwdriver under the (brass??) shift connector& pry up!! sometimes they will get stuck when that screw u removed was over tightened!
 
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