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Im totally confused as to which motor you are working on? We have told you there are many differences between these model engines and it will be important for us to be sure which model year you are on each time you need help. My above reference for gearcase removal forvthe shift rod was for the ’88 model. It should have three retainer screws for the bearing carrier 1/4" X 28 thread count. I just checked on ME to be sure I remembered.
The ’93 model uses a tabbed gearcase retainer system. There are two tabs top and bottom that retain the bearing carrier. They are 5/16" X 18. You will need to get a piece of hard all thread rod and 4 long nuts (1"). Cut the rod to about 12" long each. Put two nuts on one end of each rod and weld them there. The other nuts will be for pulling. You will need some heavy (thick) washers to fit against your flywheel puller. You may need to tap the two bearing carrier holes so the rods will go all the way to the bottom. Use your puller against the end of the propshaft to pull the carrier out of the gearcase. I use a GearWrench on the long nuts to keep them even as I pull. Hope all of this helps!
Next you will need a 6 sided 5/8" box end wrench that may need to be narrowed a little to get at the pinion nut! We will wait till you get there?
Dan in TN