jigginforcrappie
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- Apr 14, 2010
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I've got a Mercury 25XD (not sure of year, I think 80's model) that quit on me yesterday. I hit a stump cruising along at about 10 mph. I examined the foot and prop and saw no damage. I cranked back up and headed in with no problems. When I got to the bank, it shut off. When I tried to crank back up, it seemed "locked up". I've looked at it today, and this is what it will do:
When I hit the starter, or pull the cord, the fly wheel will not budge.
In nuetral, I can move the flywheel backward about 1/4 turn.
In gear, I can turn the prop, which turns the motor and flywheel almost one full turn (backwards).
I took the sparkplugs out, and can see the pistons moving.
Put it back in neutral, and pull the cord, and the motor and flywheel will turn until it gets back to that spot, then stops.
Sorry for the lengthy post... just want to provide all the info.
Anyone know what might be the problem?
When I hit the starter, or pull the cord, the fly wheel will not budge.
In nuetral, I can move the flywheel backward about 1/4 turn.
In gear, I can turn the prop, which turns the motor and flywheel almost one full turn (backwards).
I took the sparkplugs out, and can see the pistons moving.
Put it back in neutral, and pull the cord, and the motor and flywheel will turn until it gets back to that spot, then stops.
Sorry for the lengthy post... just want to provide all the info.
Anyone know what might be the problem?