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I have searched but come up empty on these topics.
About Me: I am an amateur at outboard repair but have been doing basic maintenance...
Ok to clarify my issue after some testing...
Engine starts and runs fine. When i push the throttle forward the rps increase however the prop does not engage forward except for a monor spin.
I removed the prop and checked it for a spun prop. I saw no evidence of that (to my knowlege) so I...
The engine starts and runs extremely well, moves in reverse fine but does not engage forward. The prop spins a little bit but something is clearly not right as thge boat doesnt go anywhere. I though maybe it would be a sheared key, but when I took off the prop I didnt see one leading me to...