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I'm working on my 115HP Ficht motors and was wondering if there is any problem with manually turning the Motor over using the Prop (if possible).
It's difficult to turn the top flywheel.
Also,
I'm not sure if one of my motors is having a Bearing issue or a Gear Issue.
I was going to remove...
I have two 115HP Ficht motors.
The Port motor just developed a knock. Had a guy come out and hook it up to computer. Everything checked out. Thought the knock might be main crank bearing. It's very consistent.
I've been using West Marine TC-W3 oil since I got the boat used about 6...
