skytracker
Seaman Apprentice
- Joined
- Apr 11, 2008
- Messages
- 39
This motor started fine after storage but telltale was not as strong as it should be. So went to shut it down and check impeller out. It would not shut off until I hit the kill switch and shutoff fuel. Water pump housing had grooves, seals damaged. Impeller stiff but intact. Replaced all. Tried to start and would not crank. Found shift in gear interlock thinks motor is in gear yet prop spins like neutral. Found out from dealer QS 3000 controls and cable failure recall applies. Dealer replacing controls and cables. Try to start and still locked up. Pulled plugs and tried flywheel no go. Dealer borescoped and said no damage evident in the cylinder area through the plug holes that it must be in lower part of power head. Also tried again with lower unit off still stuck. I need to get it home and get the service manual to tear down and inspect what it could be the dealer wants a lot to tear down further. Any help pointing in the right direction is appreciated. This motor has been well taken care of and stored in my workshop barn in winter.