Powerhead/propshaft

[Graham75]

Went to change impeller on my 80













went to change impeller on my 4.5hp and cant separate lower unit, think it may be frozen at powerhead.
have loosened all nuts at powerhead and gently tapped using brass drift but not budging.














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[racerone]

Driveshaft / crankshaft splines are likely JAMMED with rust buildup.----Some will come loose using a puller rigged up between flywheel and lower unit.

 

[fitz73222]

Do you have any gap between the gearcase and the midsection, when trying to pull the gearcase off?