I removed the gear case and insatlled a water pump kit. Now if I turn the prop, it makes a clicking noise. If I turn the fly wheel by hnad the prop rurns no matter in drive, nuetral or reverse. Am I stuck in gear. Whats the cause and remidy? HELP
I just bought an 18' Starcraft with a model# 85ESL 85hp Johnson outboard, 1972. It has sat for the last 5 years. Any sugestions on what to do before I try turning it over? I plan to squirt some oil in the cylenders. Also I have been told the water pump impeller is plastic and can stick and...