stuck powerhead please help

[longboard85]

I hava a 1996 evinrude 70hp that i am pulling apart to rebuild. My problem is that the powerhead is stuck i broke 2 of the 6 main bolts that bolt up from the bottom. I ordered a manual, but it has not come yet but i was wondering if there are any bolts located in front by the control arm. I have removed the lower unit and know have the motor hanging upside down and have used pb blaster liberally. Im just not sure if i missed a nut somewhere up front or if the gasket is just stuck from not being removed for 16 years. Any help would be apreciated thanks.

 

[Daviet]

Re: stuck powerhead please help

Never pulled one of those, but is there a stud with a nut on it that has to be removed, #49?
http://www.ishopmarine.com/ishop/js...nown&isFrPG=false&forItemCode=&pCode=C0174603

 

[Sureshot]

Re: stuck powerhead please help

What about the shift rod connector?

 

[longboard85]

Re: stuck powerhead please help

Yes i have removed that nut, and have dropped the lower unit completely but im thinking the two bolts that i snapped the head off are holding me up im very frustrated with this thing right now this is the worste time of year for this to be happening.

 

[Daviet]

Re: stuck powerhead please help

You might try using a little heat on the housing around the broken bolts to see if you can loosen them up enough to remove the power head.

 

[boobie]

Re: stuck powerhead please help

Heat, Heat, Heat.