I need help dropping my lower unit so I can replace my waterpump.
We have disconnected all six bolts (started with 4, found the 5th and then the 6th after a very frustrating hour or two), disconnected the arm on the shift rod, and the lower unit drops about half an inch or so. I'm all but certain it was in neutral, I know we tried it in reverse as well.
I know this question has been asked a million times before, but I am at a loss. Should I start trying to force it? I have no idea when the last time someone has taken off the lower unit, I only got this boat 3 or 4 years ago. Is there anything more to do to the shift rod besides separating those arms and releasing it?
Thanks in advance
We have disconnected all six bolts (started with 4, found the 5th and then the 6th after a very frustrating hour or two), disconnected the arm on the shift rod, and the lower unit drops about half an inch or so. I'm all but certain it was in neutral, I know we tried it in reverse as well.
I know this question has been asked a million times before, but I am at a loss. Should I start trying to force it? I have no idea when the last time someone has taken off the lower unit, I only got this boat 3 or 4 years ago. Is there anything more to do to the shift rod besides separating those arms and releasing it?
Thanks in advance