Removing motor foot

[renovator]

Have a 2005 70hp Johnson 4stoke and wish to change the water pump.Undid the 6 bolts and the housing won't move.A bit confused after google if I need to do anything else ,such as unhook gear linkage. thanks in advance

[scottyfish]

Might help? http://www.ehow.com/how_7211395_do-7...d-engine_.html

[Plugbar]

Check under the sacrificial anode/trim tab under the cav plate, there may be a bolt under it.

[Leethal]

gear shift rod still connected?

[John Osborne]

Workshop manual off of Amazon perhaps
Just joking mate but sometimes even with all the bolts out they are a bugger to remove and require some gentle assistance.

[renovator]

Originally Posted by Plugbar

Check under the sacrificial anode/trim tab under the cav plate, there may be a bolt under it.

Thanks to all,bolt under the tab!