The most separation between the lower housing was using a 7/16 12 point socket on a 12" wobble extension placed on the 1/2" nut on the stud and smacking it with a 3 lb. hammer while using various wedges. Thanks
I did start with a old weak piece of wood and it was just breaking up. I then used a hammer with a hardwood handle and inverted it so the handle was placed on the lower unit and whacked the head of it. After that I just hit it with the rubber mallet. All to no avail. The most movement was from...
I tried to upload pictures and it kept saying file is too large. I suppose these days some people think everything is fake. I feel sorry for you racer. I've been a mechanic for 42 years but rarely fool with outboards. I really don't need your help because clearly you have issues.
OK after heating, beating, prying and cussing I now have about 1/8th inch at the stud and 1/2 inch at the back. I believe that the drive shaft is the culprit. Any ideas would be great. Thanks