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Van,
I know how to do this if you have not gotten it yet.
You need two things. An oxy torch and a slide hammer. I have done this on severl of these and I am now an expert. I smashed the s h i t out of my thumb trying to get one off before I spoke to an out drive mechanic who showed me how.
The trick is RAPID heat. You need to quickly heat the AL bracket with a oxy torch. (Try not to heat the pin directly) Do not use propane it is not fast enough. Don't melt the AL but get it hot quick then either pound it with a slide hammer or use a pin and hit it with a 3# sledge. Each time I did this it worked. You can clean it up and repaint afterwards. I have not had a time where I could not get one out and I had a couple that were really fused. (Grease the #^&#^&#^&#^& out of it when you put it back)
good luck and watch your fingers.
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