Hit obstacle, motor runs but prop does not turn

[iboats625]

Last fall I was driving my boat and I hit an obstacle with my boat motor (1987 Mercury 35 hp outboard). The motor continued to run but there was not any movement. I assumed I had broken a shear pin. Recently I took the prop off to make the repair but did not find a shear pin. When I put the motor in gear, not running, and turn the shaft by hand it clicks into gear and I can not turn the shaft. Attached is a picture of what I found inside the prop.

What is the problem?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Hit obstacle, motor runs but prop does not turn

Last fall I was driving my boat and I hit an obstacle with my boat motor (1987 Mercury 35 hp outboard). The motor continued to run but there was not any movement. I assumed I had broken a shear pin. Recently I took the prop off to make the repair but did not find a shear pin. When I put the motor in gear, not running, and turn the shaft by hand it clicks into gear and I can not turn the shaft. Attached is a picture of what I found inside the prop.

What is the problem?

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,.... The 3 pieces in yer picture, are supposed to be 1 piece...

Ya need a New prop hub...

 

[gm280]

Re: Hit obstacle, motor runs but prop does not turn

Last fall I was driving my boat and I hit an obstacle with my boat motor (1987 Mercury 35 hp outboard). The motor continued to run but there was not any movement. I assumed I had broken a shear pin. Recently I took the prop off to make the repair but did not find a shear pin. When I put the motor in gear, not running, and turn the shaft by hand it clicks into gear and I can not turn the shaft. Attached is a picture of what I found inside the prop.

What is the problem?

I see Bond O solved your problem already. But look on the bright side, you probably didn't mess anything else up internally. I'd be very happen fixing a sheared prop hub to what could have happened internally...