Power head removal help 48 HP Rude

[kodibass]

I am trying to remove the P/H on a rude 48 hp Mod# E48ESLETE I have removed the 8 larger bolts that screw up into the P/H through the adapter plate from beneath & the 4 smaller 3/8 bolt that screw downward on each end. I have unhooked the shift lever and the lower leg won't seem to drop completely, it has dropped about 1/2 inch, any help much appreciated.

 

[boobie]

Re: Power head removal help 48 HP Rude

Any chance the d/s splines are stuck in the c/s splines ??

 

[kodibass]

Re: Power head removal help 48 HP Rude

No' I found it it was a single 1/2 " nut beneath the power head, took the nut off and p/h popped right off

thanks KB