Stuck

[MIKE OSBORNE]

I have a 1989 140hp mercury tring to replace water pump cant get lower unit to drop have removed all bolts and shifting linkage any advice?

[boats.net]

Sometimes they will get stuck. You will require some inginuity.

[MIKE OSBORNE]

WHAT KIND OF ANWSER IS THAT GEE THANKS FOR THE HELP

[boats.net]

There is no easy answer for that, Cant lubricate, because you can't get to it. Can't heat. Want to be carefull with prying or beating. Just be sure the shift shaft and all bolts are disconnected. Worst case, unbolt the power head and lift the power head off.