Remove Everything below the Veeder-Root variator. Should be a short 1/4" shaft just below the VR unit. Bolts that can't be turned, twist them off. I use a sawzall & have used a torch to cut things out w/ only 1 small fire that burnt like wax. IF the gasoline doesn't smell fresh, don't worry about it. IF your not comfortable using a sawzall/torch, take it apart instead of cutting.