50hp Johnson, lower unit stuck

[boating2fish]

I have a 1973 50 hp Johnson that I'm trying to remove the lower unit. I have removed the 5 bolts from the bottom and unbolted the shift rod. The lower unit will not budge I think that the drive shaft is stuck in the powerhead. Could any one give some ideas to get it to come loose.
Thanks in advance,
Chris

 

[reload]

Re: 50hp Johnson, lower unit stuck

Turn upside down and fill with penatrating oil. Sometimes this will help lossen the crud. I have also used crudcutter from gumout. Let sit overnite. It may take some pressure and prying. A little wobbling side to side will help also.

 

[F_R]

Re: 50hp Johnson, lower unit stuck

5 bolts isn't enough. Remove the torque tab fin and above it you will find the other bolt.

 

[boating2fish]

Re: 50hp Johnson, lower unit stuck

the five bolts I was refering to was removing the torque tab, the bolt under the fin, the two bolts on both sides. After removing all bolts the unit will not budge.

 

[F_R]

Re: 50hp Johnson, lower unit stuck

Not enough bolts. How about the large bolt forward of the torque tab cavity, between the cavity and the main part of the gearcase? As I recall, it takes a 9/16 or 5/8 hex socket.