how to remove a gear

[lifes great]

I have a foot off a small Merc. Could be anywhere from 6 to 10 HP. The foot is destroyed but the gears are good. I removed the drive shaft and the shift rod then got all the gears out except the forward gear which is in the back of the foot. I have tried everything to remove it but no go. It turns freely but just will not come out. Any tricks on this? Thanks

 

[Kenny Bush]

Re: how to remove a gear

Try a slide hammer. Hook it in the gear, and slidehammer it out. And it the lower foot is junk, then you can cut it away to get to the gear.

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: how to remove a gear

lifes great, Your forward gear has a bearing pressed onto it.In turn the bearing/gear is pressed into the nose of the housing.<br /> Try heating the nose some with a propane torch,then 'hit' the gearcase against your bench (prop shaft/skeg side down).Usually the gear pops out with the bearing.Look out for the shims.<br />DHP

 

[lifes great]

Re: how to remove a gear

Ok thanks, just thought I missed a clip or pin.