Hi
Thanks for replys, the engine is a MD22L and saildrive 120S bavaria 38 ocean.
Not sure if I am meant to remove circular ring of bolts on engine or just those on the gearbox ( there are three either side which appear to hold it to the engine. Diagrams seem to indicate removal of these although the third on is not shown on these diagram, it's above the 2 on each side. The tightening torque is shown for the circular ring of bolts on engine, just in front of gearbox but it doesn't indicate removal om previous. Maybe wiggling flywheel will help free the spines? I've removed the three each side so far and gearbox remains fixed to engine
Any help appreciated
John