Hi all... <br /><br />Contition: This engine sat for 7 years from fresh water usage. Ran when I bought it (2 weeks ago) but the water pump was known bad. I wasn't too concerned because I really didn't pay for the engine, the deal on the Whaler was too good to pass up regardless of the engine condition. Soooo.... <br /><br />I couln't get the L/U off and ended up forcing it (severely). The drive shaft remained siezed to the power head and broke the water pump impeller pin at which point it came out "through" the water pump.<br /><br />Also the shift linkage pin would not come out and ended up breaking the lower shift linkage shaft (replacable part thank god).<br /><br />However to replace the shift linkage I have to separate the L/U from the upper housing where the water pump is mounted. This is my problem, the forward bolt (long one) is siezed as well. simply will not come out. <br /><br />Also, I need to get the drive shaft freed from the power head.<br /><br />Sooo, Am I completely SOL? Any ideas?