I bought this older motor and have used it without any issues for about a year. Although the motor runs great it seems the prop won't engage. It spins freely in neutral. There is resistance (I can't turn the prop by hand) when it's in gear and the motor is not running. <br /><br />MQ-14E<br />J2888658<br /><br />I think it's a 1968 but am not certain. I replaced the broken shear pin and thought I had rectified the situation. Much to my dismay, when I last took it out the prop still would not engage. <br /><br />I've talked to a local outboard repair shop and they're telling me it's not worth fixing because I won't be able to find parts and if I do they'll be so expensive that I'd be better of just buying another motor. Kind of a lazy dude who didn't want my nickel I guess. He sent me packing. <br /><br />I'm really intersted in rising to the challenge and fixing this classic motor. It starts on the 1st pull everytime and I just hate the thought of writing it off. <br /><br />Any advice on where to start, what might be the problem and a place where parts can be obtained for such an old motor would be greatly appreciated. <br /><br />Also, there are several manuals available and I'd like to know if there is an especially good one for this motor. <br /><br />Thanks in advance for any help that anyone might be able to offer. <br /><br />Go Bucs!