Ihave a 1982 Chris craft with a 898 and I believe the R drive the serial # begins with 67******x I cant remember the rest and unfortunately Im at work and cant get the rest. My problem is the vertical drive shaft broke right above the pinion gear and I cant remove the nut to take it out Ive tried wiggling it past the the clutch dog and prop shaft, the bearing carriage and gear is already out, but it just wont clear and the prop shaft clutch dog, and gear wont come out with the pinion gear in the way. Is there some way to do this all the gears are still in pristine shape and I dont want to destroy them. The shaft looks like it was sliced with a laser there were no loose chunks to cause any damage. I figure there has to be a way because my clymer maual shows tighting the pinion gear nut with a socket and breaker bar and I sure as hell dont see how that could be done with the shaft in there. Thanks in advance