I changed the water pump, yesterday. I had the both the shifter and the shift shaft in neutral when I removed the lower unit. When finished and reinstalled the lower unit, the prop spun both ways, this seemed normal as it was in neutral. I noticed that the side console shifter seemed to shift too easily, (engine still not running). I put the shifter in forward ( the engine was not running). I tried to spin the prop. It is locked, it does not move. I put the shifter in neutral and the prop spins easily both ways. Also when I tried reverse, the prop would not rotate, still locked.
I need advice. I guess I am going to have to take the lower unit off again. (Uggh)
I guess the shift rod in not shifting or is not properly engaging the cam.
Please advise before I proceed.
Sullmate.
P.S. I have replaced the water pump before, but have not had this problem.
I have not started this engine this year, as the boat is in a garage, and the weather is just starting to get better in Ct.
I need advice. I guess I am going to have to take the lower unit off again. (Uggh)
I guess the shift rod in not shifting or is not properly engaging the cam.
Please advise before I proceed.
Sullmate.
P.S. I have replaced the water pump before, but have not had this problem.
I have not started this engine this year, as the boat is in a garage, and the weather is just starting to get better in Ct.