matthysone
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Lower unit will not separate on my Evinrude 1975 85hp!
I'm confident I've removed everything: Shift shaft in the head; 4 bolts with 9/16 head; trim tab and hidden bolt; 1 bolt with 5/8 head. Sucker will barely drop, can rock it to get a sliver of daylight. I've applied as much persuasion as I dare tapping in flat screwdrivers and then tapping through a block of wood. Just got the boat don't know if its ever been separated.
What am I missing? Does the shift have to be in a certain position? Exhaust or water piping seized?
Going on vacation with it in a week and it needs a new pump.
Thanks.
This is a pic of what I'd like to get to:
I'm confident I've removed everything: Shift shaft in the head; 4 bolts with 9/16 head; trim tab and hidden bolt; 1 bolt with 5/8 head. Sucker will barely drop, can rock it to get a sliver of daylight. I've applied as much persuasion as I dare tapping in flat screwdrivers and then tapping through a block of wood. Just got the boat don't know if its ever been separated.
What am I missing? Does the shift have to be in a certain position? Exhaust or water piping seized?
Going on vacation with it in a week and it needs a new pump.
Thanks.
This is a pic of what I'd like to get to:
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