Got the oil seal out.
More questions! As you can see in the attached photo, the shift rod is bent. It’s supposed to be straight, isn’t it? It certainly appears straight in diagrams. Also, when I turn the driveshaft clockwise, the propeller spins counterclockwise (when viewed from behind) which to me indicates that it’s in reverse. Should I be able to move the shift rod up and down by hand while the lower unit is separate from the rest of the motor? It is absolutely tight and unmovable.
