The drive spins freely, I put the shifter into both fwd and rev without issue, I additionally spun the propeller nice and freely in both directions after doing so.
The problem last fall was that the engine would only crank but never actually start. It got too cold to diagnose the issue so I drained the block, filled it with antifreeze and let it sit. My lack of fogging oil application caused the cylinders to get some rust build up inside leading the engine to seize come spring.
I went down today and squirted in a bunch of Marvel Mystery Oil. I plan to let it sit for 2-3 days then go attempt to turn the crank pulley by hand back and forth however I'm not entirely sure where its located.
The drive spins freely, I put the shifter into both fwd and rev without issue, I additionally spun the propeller nice and freely in both directions after doing so.
Hold on just pull the sea pump and turn the crank the sea pump has the two hoses attached to it at the bottom.
First check you starter ground its on the back of the motor very poor grounding sight.
If all your grounds are good bad starter but proceed as you will...IF the ground's are good you more than probably burnt the starter out trying to start it last fall....The chances of that engine rusting or locking in one season is well small .
