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'1977 9.9hp need help before i smash it with a hammer

I removed lower unit and replaced water pump. when reassembling lower unit it wll not go all the way in-- lacking 1". Tried for 2.5 hours and no luck.
the end of shifter rod is not hitting anything and i can see water tube line up with pump outlet.

anybody got any tips,tricks or opinions???
 
Re: '77 9.9hp need help before i smash it with a hammer

While applying pressure upwards on the lower unit, turn flywheel slowly to have the driveshaft/crankshaft splines aligned.
 
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