115hp Mercury outboard help

[Catfishcabin]

So I just got back from picking up an 18-foot pontoon boat the cellar through in this outboard for free he says he thinks it's stuck and I've tried spinning the flywheel I can't get it to spin but it was free and part of me wants to get it running and sell it or sell it as is I guess my questions are what kind of investment am I looking at to possibly get it running or what is it worse as is? It looks like the only thing missing is the starter. Any help would be appreciated

 

[racerone]

That is a 2 + 2 motor and not the best motor for pontoon boats.--------Remove the 30 or so bolts on the exhaust cover and have a look at pistons and rings.

 

[Catfishcabin]

I plan on selling it there's nothing wrong with the motor that is on the pontoon. When I get a chance I will pull the valve cover but I would like to just get it running maybe new gear oil clean it up new impeller and then sell it. Good news is that it is not locked up but I can't make a full rotation of the flywheel and I'm not sure if that's because it is in gear or if maybe I have a connecting rod issue

 

[racerone]

Remove the exhaust cover for a look at the pistons / rings.

 

[ondarvr]

Being in gear will not stop it from spinning.

 

[Catfishcabin]

Broken rod I'm guessing

 

[jimmbo]

Drop the gearcase, then see if the engine turns.