1996 60 hp Powerhead Removal

[Rockonafly]

1996 Mercury 60 HP s/n - 0G313511

I have removed the 6 bolts per the shop manual and cannot get the powerhead to move. I have read about the 2 nuts up front on earlier model mid range outboards. I cannot find anymore that would hold down the powerhead. Could this just be the gasket or am I missing a fastener some where? Any ideas? Thanks, any help would be appreciated.

Rockonafly.

 

[delsol]

Re: 1996 60 hp Powerhead Removal

i am not expert. but i removed my powerhead yesterday on an older 88- 80 hp 3 cly powerhead. i was in the same boat all was loose but head was stuck so i looked at exploded view of gasket in book and counted the holes i removed bolts from . it was all . very tight head so with out hammers and prybars WITHOUT .. i had me and my buddy jerk on the power head after a few. it broke lose
bob

 

[Rockonafly]

Re: 1996 60 hp Powerhead Removal

It was the gasket. Put an engine hoist on it and lifted it up a few inches. The gasket let go and it was loose, Thanks.

Rockonafly