lower unit removel

[marshall mott]

Ona 1969 9.5 sportswin does the prop have to be removed to remove the lower unit. I have removed the bolts that hold the lower unit and droped it about two inches but it won't come down any futher. what do I have to do to get it off?

 

[HighTrim]

Re: lower unit removel

The prop does not have to come off, although I always personally do. I do this to prevent damaging it, as I am usually alone. I also use this opportunity to clean the fishing line from the prop shaft, as well as re grease the splines.

In reference to your issue at hand, you need to disconnect the shift rod to drop the lower unit fully.

 

[ezeke]

Re: lower unit removel

Also, when you disconnect the shift rod, you need to take the screw out completely.

The unit should not drop two inches with the shift rod connected; you may have a stuck drive shaft and have pulled the shaft through the water pump.

Try moving the gearcase back and forth and side to side while turning the flywheel, maybe it will release.

 

[marshall mott]

Re: lower unit removel

thanks to both of you I got the job done keep up the good work