Did you disconnect the shift linkage? If I recall correctly you need
to remove a few bolts holding the shroud around the leg together.
After you've done this you should be able to see a barrel nut holding
the two parts of the linkage together. Just turn it until they
disconnect.

Before you do this, put the shift in neutral and scribe a line on the
shift linkage at some convenient point. This will greatly help in
adjusting it when you reconnect.

Hope this helps...J.D.


Bill wrote:
Greetings! I could post a picture of the outboard if that would help -
I'm really stuck


Bill wrote:
Hi all.

I'm going to attempt to replace my impeller on a 74 Chrysler Magnapower
55 horse outboard. I removed all of the bolts holding the lower unit to
the motor, but it would only come down about 1 inch. I'm sure I'm
missing something, but I'm not sure what - any suggestions?

Thanks,

Bill