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I used an impact driver. Screws came right out.
Now, what is the secret to removing the grease seals? My Eska Mechanics Service Manual simply states "remove the drive shaft seal and the propeller shaft seal". But how do you do it without damaging anything? Do you drive them out from the...
I got it off. Thank you.
Now, what is the secret to removing the water pump from the gear case? The 2 screws won't budge. I even broke the tip off a good Craftsman screwdriver trying to remove them. Can I heat the case where the screws attach? Or is there a better way?
I have a 1974 Ted Williams 7.5HP model 217-58850 Outboard motor.
I'm trying to replace the prop shaft oil seal.
I removed the bottom cap from the gear housing and started to drive out the roll pins from the bevel gear on the prop shaft, according to my service manual.
But I was only able to...
