When this is all said and done, you'll have learned "lot's" .

If that impeller is that tight, then I hope there isn't a bigger problem.

I like the "tap, tap", that Chuck S. mentioned.....might even need more "tap, taps"......

When you start putting stuff back together, grease everything.


Wow....to not getting the pins out.....did you try from both sides?????? I never had any problems on the Yamaha or the Mercury I had......maybe someone else can help out???