try putting the boat in gear and twisting on the prop back and forth to free the l/u. If that doesnt work try a 2x4 and a hammer. Tap with medium force. It should break free.
Good Luck and let me know how it turns outHow do you change a water pump on a 35 hp mercury outboard moter?u askin the wrong peopleHow do you change a water pump on a 35 hp mercury outboard moter?empty lower case gear oil, unbolt lower unit via bolts midway up the engine, diconnect the gear cable, seperate lower unit, remove pump %26quot;bar%26quot; replaceHow do you change a water pump on a 35 hp mercury outboard moter?What year please.Why are you changing the water pump,did the engine over heat.If all the bolts and nuts are removed does the lower unit drop at all.Have you insured that the shift linkage is disconnected.
was there underwater damage did you hit anything.Let me know
