I’ve got a Mariner 25hp 2stroke that died on me while I was on the river one day. I took it apart and realized a seal went bad and instead of oil lubricating everything, it was water. I’ve let it sit for a while as I’ve been busy working on the road but finally have to to get to it now. I’ve removed the carrier bearing and all that’s left now is the driveshaft. Looks like the spline from the driveshaft just slides in to the top gear. I’ve tried heat and no luck. I’ve tried prying and prying but still nothing. This was my granddads old motor and would like to get it up and running again. I also have the serial number but still cannot find the exact year. It’s a 25hp Mariner with electric start and the FNR on the side of the cowling. TIA
SN- 0C257940
SN- 0C257940