Gear Box on 2006 115 efi four stroke not coming off

[rebelboxer]

Changing out the water pump and having a heck of a time getting the gear box to drop for me. All five nuts off, one on for safety, WD 40ed the top seal for 1hour,,,,,, no luck. Rubber mallet not working (only tapping it), light application of paint gun (heat), no gap anywhere for even the smallest scraper, much less a screwdriver.

Anyone have the same problem?
Thanks in advance for the help !

[rebelboxer]

Got the propane torch out, PB blaster, and rubber mallet.
Still nothing........................
Now where did I put my metal saw-saw blades ??

[rebelboxer]

LOL !!

No one wants to tackle this one, I don't blame you. Me either.
No way to get a wood wedge in there due to the 5 inch extension.
Gonna let the PB blaster set for a day or so and see what gives.

Still Open For Suggestions...........................