125 force locked up

Sixpack27

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I have a 1985 bayliner Capri that the 125 force outboards so locked up. I have tried to manually turn the fly wheel with no luck. Can someone cease point me in the right direction?
 

pnwboat

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Remove the lower unit to determine if it's the power head that's locked up or the lower unit that's locked up. If you remove the lower unit, and you can turn the flywheel, then something is wrong with the lower unit. You can find a used lower unit fairly easily and not too costly.

If the flywheel still doesn't turn after removing the lower unit, then you have some damage in the power head itself. You would have to inspect/disassemble the power head to determine the cause and possible cost for repair.
 

Glastron_V210

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If it is the powerhead, you might try to loosen it up with marvel mystery oil. I have heard good things....


Chay
 

jerryjerry05

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Welcome.
I like MMO, some on here think it's a snake oil remedy that doesn't do anything.
Never used it in an outboard???
Has saved a lot of motors.
Remove the plugs and see if there is any damage to the piston crowns.
 
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