jammed in gear

captgord

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i have a 1993 suzuki dt 85 hp and i wrapped a rope around the prop and now it won't go in nutral any suggestions
 

James R

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Re: jammed in gear

I assume that you can rotate the prop shaft back and forth. Will the shift rod move up and down?
 

captgord

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Re: jammed in gear

no i can't turn the prop at all and i have taken the bottom end off and the shift rod will not go all the way down.
 

James R

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Re: jammed in gear

Will have to come apart to determine just what has failed. If you have been running in salt water you may have to apply heat to the bolts to remove them and to the case in the area of the prop shaft bearing housing to be able to move it. It may be quite a job so a dealer may be the best option. Frankly it may just be more cost effective to find a good replacement lower.
 
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