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2001 Yamaha 225hp 2 stroke

dbdavis

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Hi went to change the impeller

Hi went to change the impeller last weekend and can not get the lower unit to come down. All seven bolts have been removed. Asked local dealer -- he said the shaft is probably stuck at the top end it will have to be cut!! Aren't all the shafts stainless? I have changed many impellers and never had this problem. Has anyone else had this problem and how is it solved? Thanks
 
"went through the same problem

"went through the same problem on the same motor about 6 months ago. you have 2 options, a) run the engine until hot and try to pull it, or try pulling the powerhead that is what i had to do"
 
Hi I still have had no luck ge

Hi I still have had no luck getting the lower unit to drop down. Does anyone have any other suggestions or has anyone else had this problem? Is this typical of the 225hp 2 stroke? The manual says it is a simple job but nothing abut it getting stuck or a jammed up shaft. Any help is appreciated.Thanks
 
shaft is rusted in the crank.

shaft is rusted in the crank. the only way i know to get it off is by cutting the driveshaft with a sawzall
 
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