Force (Mercury) 40 broken drive shaft

Billy Norrell

Recruit
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Jun 16, 2014
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My Force 40 broke the vertical drive shaft so low down in the housing I cannot grab it with anything to get the nut off the bottom and remove it. Any suggestions?
 

schematic

Lieutenant Junior Grade
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Jan 12, 2008
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can you wedge a piece of wood between the pinion and forward gear?
 
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