Can't get Gear Case Off

[FloronGlenn]

1971 Evinrude, 50 HP, Hydro Electric Shift. I have removed one bolt from the trim tab and one just forward of the trim tab. I have removed the four bolts that hold the gear case on. There are no others. Case has dropped down about 1/16 of an inch on the forward part, still tight on the aft. Been tapping with a rubber mallet to no avail. Tried heat, didn't help. Any advice?

 

[OBJ]

Re: Can't get Gear Case Off

Glenn....look up in the cavity under the trim tab. There is another bolt there. 1/2inch head.

 

[FloronGlenn]

Re: Can't get Gear Case Off

Thanks, that was it.