1986 445hp Mariner Outboard, cant't get the foot off?

[perdidojoe]

I have a 45hp Mariner outboard motor. I can only get the foot to seperate about 3/8" from the drive shaft housing. I can see a splined shaft and think it to be the shift rod. I can also see 1" of the shift rod at it's top where it goes through the cover.<br />I was told the shift rod would either have a cotter pin in it or a nut/lock nut in it to seperate the top part of it from the bottom part.<br />I can see nothing but the shaft with a small shoulder on it at top and some splines on the bottom end?<br />I need to put an impeller in it, but can't get it apart??????????<br />HELP!!!!!!!!!!!I'm goin nuts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[perdidojoe]

Re: 1986 445hp Mariner Outboard, cant't get the foot off?

445 Would have been one whale of an outboard motor wouldn't it? <br />Please excuse the 1st 4.<br />Thanks

 

[perdidojoe]

Re: 1986 445hp Mariner Outboard, cant't get the foot off?

The data plate says oa997160

 

[sawblade]

Re: 1986 445hp Mariner Outboard, cant't get the foot off?

Its been a long time since I went into my lower unit but I think if you shift it into forward gear it will drop down further....anyway its worth a shot.

 

[papasmurf]

Re: 1986 445hp Mariner Outboard, cant't get the foot off?

The shiftshaft is splined so, if all the bolts are removed, the gearcase should slide off easy. Sometimes rust builds on either on the driveshaft or shiftshaft and makes it a little difficult to remove. You might try a little force with a pry bar or screwdriver. Careful not to break anything.

 

[achris]

Re: 1986 445hp Mariner Outboard, cant't get the foot off?

Here we go again!