stuck? lower unit removal

[OMC-ALLtheWAY]

I got ahold of a 1970 60hp Johnson that had been sitting for 15 years outdoors. To make s long story short, I got it free and running and now the lower unit is stuck I broke of 2 side bolts and 2 came out and the center bolt spins and doesnt come out. The lower unit will not budge I dont know what to do. Any suggestions guys?

 

[ob]

Re: stuck? lower unit removal

OMC.I assume the center bolt your are speaking of is the one that retains the trim tab.If so there is one more bolt in a recess area under the trim tab that needs to be removed as well.The bolt that you refer to sounds to be stripped.Try gripping with a pair of vise grips and turn while holding downward pressure and see if the threads will catch enough to continue removal.You'll also need to disconnect the shift rod.Good luck

 

[ezeke]

Re: stuck? lower unit removal

If you have enough of the broken side bolts left to get a visegrip on, heat the bolt with a propane torch first, let it cool, and then use the visegrips to ease it out.