Oil pump removal
Finally got around to ordering the "plug" to replace the oil pump on my Merc XR2. I started working on it today and after removal of the pump I was expecting to find a brass sheave and steel gear, but what i found instead was a nylon "plate" for want of a better word.
The oil pump obviously engages in a slot on the plate and it revolves when you turn the flywheel. I tried removing it but its next to impossible.
From the info I have read it would appear as though there is a steel shaft driven from the crank shaft to the pump but its not what i am seeing at the moment. I dont want to damage it any further but any help would be gratefully accepted.
There is a little forward play in it but it certainly does not want to just "slide" out on its own accord.
How do I get it out??
Cheers
Dave
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