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    Lower Unit Stuck - 2005 MFS15B2

    Re: Lower Unit Stuck - 2005 MFS15B2 Thanks, good thought on torquing bolts. I've got the old gasket off but the staining is a problem. Primarily around what I believe is the exhaust and water ports. I was thinking non metallic scotch brite pad and carb/brake cleaner but haven't tried yet...
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    Lower Unit Stuck - 2005 MFS15B2

    Re: Lower Unit Stuck - 2005 MFS15B2 You may be right on not removing powerhead but too late now, dealer and Alan from Tohatsu both advised necessary. I'll know more once I get the powerhead back on now that I see how it all fits together. Shift lever rod (from shifter to linkage under...
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    Lower Unit Stuck - 2005 MFS15B2

    Re: Lower Unit Stuck - 2005 MFS15B2 Patience is absolutely the right word. I started with an thick bladed butcher knife at seam at front of motor and now up to plastic toilet wedges wrapped in thin copper to keep them from snapping or shaving themselves down as they go in. Here's pics on...
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    Lower Unit Stuck - 2005 MFS15B2

    Bought boat with 2005 15hp Tohatsu tiller/pull start. No history on prior owner's service. Want to change impeller but cannot get lower unit off. 4 nuts and spring pin holding shift rod have been removed. It does not budge and cannot even see any separation at seam. I've had it hanging...
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