SAILPRO IMPELLER CHANGE PROBLEM

[gcerrito]

I am trying to change the impeller on my NISSAN 6HP Long Shaft Outboard  (aka SAILPRO) for the first time.   I've seen a couple of videos on the Tohatsu (makes the Nissan) standard 6hp.   I have followed instruction to included disconnecting the shift bolt via the small round opening under the rubber cover on the bottom half, taken out all appropriate bolts....everything loosens but it will not separate more than 1/16".....

It acts as is something is still attached.   I've even taken out the anode as someone suggested that bolt might be connected....no luck.

PLEASE HELP.

Gary

[BobK]

Look for the hidden bolt near the front of the motor.  You must have missed one.