hello guys, check this out, I have a 97 lude, and i bought a 2000 short block for 250 , and it has a spun rod bearing, anyways, I took off the oil pan, and now Im trying to get to the crank, there were like 10 long bolts i took out that look like they run through the oil unit, or whatever that girdle looking thing is to the mains. I took them out, and the thing wont come off, does anyone know how to get it off so i can get to the crank, anything will help, thanks, Mike

 

lightly tap it out on each corner.It usually is stuck on there pretty snug.

 

dude, i tried to do that, I beat the hell out of it with a rubber hammer, and it didnt budge, what else should I do..........