1986 Evinrude 25 HP lower unit removal, stuck and need help please!

[Freshmoney10]

Hello,

Just purchased a new to me outboard, and I want to change the impeller to make sure I'm good in that department. Trouble is I cannot get the lower unit off due to one little step.

I've researched a little and found what I need to do, but things aren't working as they should....of course.

I've opened up the water intake area and have seperated the upper shifter nut from the lower portion. I understand I should move the upper shifter rod nut up the shaft in order to remove a plastic sleeve that's undernieth in order to slide that nut off the shaft and be able to get the lower unit seperated from the motor.

Trouble is I cannot budge that nut up the shaft to remove the plastic piece benieth, and therefore I'm stuck.

Hope this makes sense, I'm happy to add pictures if need be.

Does anybody know of any tricks to help make this happen? I've done the plyers and hammer thing to know avail.

Thank you very much for any help!!

[scanman]

What I did was to put a "box-end" wrench, that was about two sizes too small, on it & tap lightly in the upwards direction. When the nut moves up, you should be able to reach, & pry off, the plastic insert. They have a way of takin flight, so keep a close eye on that insert!

[Freshmoney10]

Thanks scanman, that's a great suggestion....but unfortunately still no luck after trying. Felt like I hit it
pretty good too, but it's just not budging. It was tough to get good leverage on it.

[crowekamp12]

there are 4 bolts and then 2 on each side on under that holds trim tab on after you get that one off there is another to find it also under the trim tab then you need to take off shifter rod CBR