outer transum plate how to remove on alpha 1 gen 2

[css4608]

I have an 2004 Searay 185 with an alpha 1 gen 2 outdrive. I hit a stump and damaged the transom assy. I have a new one so I am trying to remove the old one.

I have removed the engine, and the inner plate. The outer plate is stuck. I expected this piece to just fall off after reading the directions.

What would hold the transom outer plate in place other than the 6 bolt? Are there any tips to remove the outer plate?

Thanks
Chris

 

[Bt Doctur]

you remove the outdrive,engine, exaust Y pipe, steering , inner plate(8 bolts and nuts), then outer plate

 

[achris]

Sometimes they do get stuck, and need to be 'helped' off....

 

[JASinIL2006]

Sometimes they do get stuck, and need to be 'helped' off....

Another application for your custom size-nine Merkick tool?

 

[achris]

Another application for your custom size-nine Merkick tool?

Oh yeah! (and mine are 11s)

 

[css4608]

An update,
I tried a sledge hammer when that failed I ended up removing all the studs from the transum.
I found 4 studs were bent, I am assuming that is what was holding it on. It fell on the ground when I took the last stud out.

 

[achris]

Bent studs mean the original holes were not drilled square to the transom... ie, a drilling template wasn't used and the installed couldn't hold a drill straight :facepalm: