I cant get the lower unit off of my outboard. The trimtab is removed and the all of the other nuts are loose on the studs holding the lower unit on. I can get about 3/16 of an inch gap all the way around, but the lower unit wont budge beyond that. I have used a pair of pry bars (i know not good idea) but still no go. Should I try to take it off at the mid section and then seperate? It almost seems like the drive shaft is stuck in the crank and it will only let me get that 3/16 and no more. Any ideas or help would be great. I obtained this motor from a brother in-law and donot know the history. I was told the water pump was bad and the motor had gotten hot. Trying to tear down for a rebuild.
Thanks,
Dan
Thanks,
Dan