Trying to change my impeller. The owners manual says
1) shift to neutral
2) remove 7 bolts and
3) remove gearcase from driveshaft housing.
The problem is the gearcase is not dropping free. It seems that the shift rod is not disengaging from the gearcase.
I did not remove the propeller but don't see how that could natter except for the weight.
I've tried prying it apart with a piece of wood, I am able to make a gap but it does not come free. When it comes apart the shift rod is being pulled down with the lower end (gearcase).
SUGGESTIONS?
:?:
1) shift to neutral
2) remove 7 bolts and
3) remove gearcase from driveshaft housing.
The problem is the gearcase is not dropping free. It seems that the shift rod is not disengaging from the gearcase.
I did not remove the propeller but don't see how that could natter except for the weight.
I've tried prying it apart with a piece of wood, I am able to make a gap but it does not come free. When it comes apart the shift rod is being pulled down with the lower end (gearcase).
SUGGESTIONS?
:?: