1989 barretta 185 success overheats at WOT and will not accelerate

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Question should you be able to spin the prop clockwise by hand it the shifter is in forward gear
 
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So when it's in forward gear it spins freely by hand in the clockwise direction when it's in reverse gear it spins freely counter clockwise
 

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So when it's in forward gear it spins freely by hand in the clockwise direction when it's in reverse gear it spins freely counter clockwise

If it was a Mercruiser then yes and there would be clicking while turning. As for the VP I cannot say for certain.
 
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