NEED TO DROP LOWER END ON 83 DT85

[CHAMPION1]

I HAVE REMOVED ALL LINKAGE BOLTS AND NUTS ALSO REMOVED THE LOWER END BOLTS BUT IT WONT BUDGE. I DON'T WANT TO HAMMMER ON THE UNIT CAUSE I KNOW THAT ITS CAST. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRIECATED.

 

[TBlack]

Re: NEED TO DROP LOWER END ON 83 DT85

If you haven't removed the fin that hangs down just above and behind the prop, try removing it and see if there is an additional bolt under there. I had this problem for a few minutes when removing the lower unit on my old Johnson 150.