1986 Merc. 45hp ELPTO #0A996708
Still trying to remove the lower unit, have tried in vain for two days to remove the lower unit so as I can replace the water pump.
Followed the directions in my Solic Merc. book, removed all three bolts, drained the unit and put into forward, pryed and beat the heck out of the lower unit to the point of frustration, (rubber hammer and plastic wedges) can only get the lower unit to drop less than a 1/4 inch.
Put washers above the two side bolts and loosened the bolts putting pressure against the upper unit till the bolts would loosen no more, without breaking something, to no avail. Tried hitting the starter while prying on the lower unit, engine will crank over till unit is dropped the 1/4 inch then engine locks up and will not turn over till pressure is released. Back in forward gear and try again, still
lower unit will not drop from upper housing, no way, no how!
HELP..... what's next???????
Norm
Still trying to remove the lower unit, have tried in vain for two days to remove the lower unit so as I can replace the water pump.
Followed the directions in my Solic Merc. book, removed all three bolts, drained the unit and put into forward, pryed and beat the heck out of the lower unit to the point of frustration, (rubber hammer and plastic wedges) can only get the lower unit to drop less than a 1/4 inch.
Put washers above the two side bolts and loosened the bolts putting pressure against the upper unit till the bolts would loosen no more, without breaking something, to no avail. Tried hitting the starter while prying on the lower unit, engine will crank over till unit is dropped the 1/4 inch then engine locks up and will not turn over till pressure is released. Back in forward gear and try again, still
lower unit will not drop from upper housing, no way, no how!
HELP..... what's next???????
Norm