Mercury classic 45-50 HP-Water pump replacement

[Tigerden]

I have removed all the retaining bolts to drop the leg off the motor but it appears stuck, could the shaft be seized in the motor block? any ideas?

 

[1960 Starflite]

Re: Mercury classic 45-50 HP-Water pump replacement

Look at this post started a few days ago,

"Mercury 50hp brown band removing lower leg to change impeller"