Lower Unit will not drop

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200 Opti ser# 1B516071.
I’m trying to replace my water pump and my lower unit is stuck! (I mean Really stuck)
I have been following Sherms tips. I loosened the 4 nuts and removed the bolt for the anode plate.
So far I’ve put penetrating oil all around the edge of the mating surface and have been tapping it with a dead blow hammer. I even strategically put 190 lbs on it (I stood on it) to no avail.
Does anyone have any tips on how to get this thing to drop??
Please help! I’m outa ideas.

[Buccaneer]

Shift shaft linkage.

[pantherdad]

I believe there is another bolt under anode

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Shift shaft linkage.

Shifter is in neutral. Pitot is disconnected.
The lower unit is still completely in contact with the mid section (hasn’t moved at all).

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I believe there is another bolt under anode

Holy geez!!! You’re a lifesaver! I completely overlooked that bolt.
Thank You!!
Love this forum;^)

[pantherdad]

You are welcome sir. Been there and done that.
You are correct about this forum. Great folks