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October 22, 2025 at 10:28 am #300853
Don
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    I’m wondering why you want to removed that ID plate?  Are you replacing the whole swivel bracket?

    In any event, I would check to see if those rivet holes are drilled all the way through, seems doubtful but worth a look.  If so, find a skinny punch and drive the rivets out from underneath, which probably required removing the engine.  Be very careful with this engine, it has that bear trap assist spring!  If released, those stern brackets will fly out at you and injure you for sure.