Evinrude 40 hp trim removal

[maineiac5586]

I've tried everything in my arsenal but can't get the lower pin to move. 1999 johnson 40 hp. I just want the unit out of there so if I have to sacrifice the side brackets that's fine by me. Question is the corrosion that makes these stuck in the area where the pin passes through the mounting brackets or deeper in the trim unit? Can I just cut away the mounting brackets to reveal the pin?

 

[saltchuckmatt]

I've tried everything in my arsenal but can't get the lower pin to move. 1999 johnson 40 hp. I just want the unit out of there so if I have to sacrifice the side brackets that's fine by me. Question is the corrosion that makes these stuck in the area where the pin passes through the mounting brackets or deeper in the trim unit? Can I just cut away the mounting brackets to reveal the pin?

Trim pin or the t&t unit lower pin?

Either way, heat and lots of it....then melt wax in it....do it many times until they come out with a drift pin and hammer.