1987 70hp bigfoot powerhead problem

[beeennny]

I have a 1987 70hp bigfoot mercury. I know it has been known for water intrusion. I had a backfiring issue and did a compression check the bottom 2 cylinders are 115 the top is 50. I thought it was about time for a rebuild. The thing that has been kicking my butt is I can't for the life of me get the power head off. I removed the six bolts and looked for a hidden bolt but can't find it. Can anyone help me out?

 

[Iceman66]

Re: 1987 70hp bigfoot powerhead problem

Is your lower unit off?
If not I guess the driveshaft is stuck with rust in the crankshaft.

 

[TD_Maker]

Re: 1987 70hp bigfoot powerhead problem

Are you taking off the power head or the lower unit?

 

[trailguy90]

Re: 1987 70hp bigfoot powerhead problem

OP is Trying to pull the powerhead off, has removed the lower unit

 

[beeennny]

Re: 1987 70hp bigfoot powerhead problem

I have the lower unit removed no issues. Just can't get the power head to budge.