Prop doesn't turn

[hap777]

I have a Yamaha P 165 8 hp Gear shift works, but prop won;t turn. Reply to ricc@shaw.ca

 

[MH Hawker]

i can reply right here,,,, the LU may be toast

the standard testing is to first drain and look at the LU oil for metal particles, depending on that, then drop the ul and see if the motor will sill turn