calgarygringo
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Picked up the above engine and boat late last year and was going to do an impeller change and maybe change some of the seals as well. I have always had Mercury before so this is my first Evinrude change over. I got a 15 hp trolling motor with it as well and it came apart and I serviced it much like any other. The 50hp I can't seem to get the leg to drop. I have followed the procedures in the manual I have. Taken off the 4 main bolts, removed the countersunk screw, removed trim tab and bolt underneath, taken off nut and piece to shift lever. It does come down a slight bit but will not drop right out. It moves a quarter inch or so and that is all. I am afraid to pull too hard in case I break something inside. Anyone got any ideas or is there another screw or clip somewhere that I am missing.
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