Removing the Powerhead 1983 70hp Johnson

[jnscherr]

I'm trying to remove the p

I'm trying to remove the powerhead on my 1983 70hp Johnson and I'm having difficulties. I removed the three bolts on both side and disconnected the shift linkage. Is there anything else that I'm still missing?

 

[cehmass]

"not 100% sure but i think the

"not 100% sure but i think there are 8 bolts
4 on each side,i think you missed the rear 2
they are a little hidden,double check the diagram
on evinrude.com"

 

[rupertmja]

I worked on a 35hp and there w

I worked on a 35hp and there were two almost hidden impossible to get at bolts. Keep looking ...

 

[jnscherr]

I managed to get it off by tap

I managed to get it off by tapping the head with a block of wood and a mallet. I guess I just had to break the old gasket. Thanks guys.