Quote Originally Posted by DOCDRS View Post
loosen the nylock nut off the coupler, but not all the way off the the prop shaft threads, then insert a smaller nut or socket inside the nylock against the end of the propshaft so that it is protruding past the nylock and the coupler, then pull back against the drive shaft coupler and using 2 bolts tighten until propshaft coupler breaks free. (if driveshaft coupler has center opening you will need flat stock or lay another wrench across opening and use longer bolts to pull the 2 couplers together) tighten each nut about 1/8 of a turn at a time......this will act as a press to free the shaft coupler
Great idea!!!
My problem was when I ordered the new driveshaft I sent them my flange to the machine shop turning my new shaft to make sure they turned the right taper on it. Well I couldn't then get the driveshaft into the boat as I could NOT get that flange back off. I had to take it to work and put it in a press to remove it (BANG!). It was either that or lift the engine up and out of the way and that is another story in itself as I have pulled a motor from a boat once to rebuild it.
Again Great tip!!!!