1965 Merc 110 / Merc I Stubborn shift shaft seal

[tcooke]

So I removed the lower unit to replace the impeller and what do you know the lower shift shaft seal needs to be replaced too. Not a problem as I bought the gasket kit from my local dealer. I custom fabricated a socket to fit the brass seal but it wont budge....at all! I have tried the old scredriver and hammer to try and break the seal loose to no avail.....

So here's my question, what options do I have to get this stubborn seal off? Ideas??

 

[JustJason]

Re: 1965 Merc 110 / Merc I Stubborn shift shaft seal

I custom fabricated a socket to fit the brass seal but it wont budge....at all! I have tried the old scredriver and hammer to try and break the seal loose to no avail.....

have you tried that actual tool to remove that fitting? the bushing and the seal are replaced as 1.