Thanks for the video-I have the 50hp and I’m trying to remove the drive shaft,I removed the nut and pinion gear,but the drive shaft will not come out,do I need to remove the base where the water pump sits on I order to remove the drive shaft,any advice is appreciated
Yes, there is another nut inside that has to come off. You may be able to find a video on lower unit disassembly that explains it a little more clearly.
You might be able to heat the tip of your pliers up and put them in a vice and straighten them up so they close
Good idea! I have a few tools like that which have had their capabilities exceeded…
Oh bummer! All that work for nothing! Well, good entertainment and learning for us! Good luck!
The new lower unit came today and I’m putting together a video of me reassembling this pitiful project.
Thanks for the video-I have the 50hp and I’m trying to remove the drive shaft,I removed the nut and pinion gear,but the drive shaft will not come out,do I need to remove the base where the water pump sits on I order to remove the drive shaft,any advice is appreciated
Yes, there is another nut inside that has to come off. You may be able to find a video on lower unit disassembly that explains it a little more clearly.