HELP Can't pull 1997 3 cylinder 75Hp Power Head - More than 8 bolts?

[propgun]

Hi,

[Edit - that should have been 1991 not 1997]

I have the 8 bolts that connect the exhaust housing to the power head out (3 on each side, two on the back) and have pulled on the lifting ring hard enough to almost lift the boat off the trailer or at least take up the trailer suspension. I have banged on the power head just above the gasket using a hammer and wooden block. The manual says "lift it off with a suitable hoist". Is there possibly another bolt somewhere? Are they usually stuck on? Want to make sure I'm not missing something before I get a bigger hammer!

Suggestion please -

Thanks,

Greg

 

[snowbrd84]

Re: HELP Can't pull 1997 3 cylinder 75Hp Power Head - More than 8 bolts?

There were 10 on my Merc 150. 4 on the front (beneath the head), 2 on each side down lower, and two on the back (beneath the carbs).

 

[propgun]

Re: HELP Can't pull 1997 3 cylinder 75Hp Power Head - More than 8 bolts?

NEVER MIND - I gave the hoist a few more pumps and it popped off and the boat fell... I don't think I'll be reusing that gasket.