1989 48 HP Johnson Lower unit

mostlysnow

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On this Johnson the Lower unit Gear Casing by the prop broke, it had been welded before and now I think the forward and reverse went out. After taking the prop off there is a spacer I have taken this off, and then there is two screws or at least there is supposed to be one is missing on this one (the lower one) . these two screw hold a couple of lock tabs. I need to know if the thing that these screws hold is it to keep something from turning or from sliding out. I have tried to use a punch and small hammer and turn the item in question but wont budge. Can anyone help me get this piece off please? I am afraid the person who welded this may have welded the whole thing together without knowing it.
 
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