Stuck lower unit

[Chris1956]

There should be a roll pin on the top of the shift rod, under the carbs. Not sure how one could drive it out, to free the upper shift rod, but that is better than pulling the shift cam out of the gearbox.

 

[Faztbullet]

You dont have all the nuts off....
1 under torque tab
2 under AV plate above prop
2 on sides
1 on front

 

[Harb]

pictures or serial #

Serial #: A953921
One pic shows the front center nut and port side. The other side is identical and the 4th bolt is at the back, under the trim tab

The other pic shows how much gap I have managed

 

[Harb]

You dont have all the nuts off....
1 under torque tab
2 under AV plate above prop
2 on sides
1 on front

Interesting. What I see under the AV plate do not look like the have slot for screwdriver or shoulders for wrench.
How do I access them?

 

[Harb]

Interesting. What I see under the AV plate do not look like the have slot for screwdriver or shoulders for wrench.
How do I access them?

Closer inspection proves you to be spot on. An odd type of nut to me but I found a socket that got them off and the LU quickly followed.
Thank you very much

 

[racerone]

What we tried to explain in post #2 and 4 and a few others too !!

 

[Harb]

Guilty as charged.
Sometimes it takes more time and persuasion to give up on what you think is right.
Thanks for your patience and tolerance.