Prop questions

[Sweden123]

Hi me and my brother changed impeller yesterday but i suppose something went wrong because i cant move the prop to any direction after i put the gear in reverse.
The prop spins freely in neutral and ratchet in forward but its locked in reverse
The outboard is an mercury 50hp 4 stroke from 1997.

 

[racerone]

I think that is the way it is supposed to work !----Nothing is wrong here.

 

[Sweden123]

Thanks for the fast answer. Im happy to hear nothing is wrong

Tomorrow we will go start up the engine.

Have a nice day!

/Sweden123

 

[Sweden123]

I think that is the way it is supposed to work !----Nothing is wrong here.

Thanks for the fast answer. Im happy to hear nothing is wrong

Tomorrow we will go start up the engine.

Have a nice day!

/Sweden123

 

[QBhoy]

Sounds about right to me ! Just be careful when trying to turn a prop by hand or tool. On some healthy older 2 strokes, in the unlikely event that your ignition is powered up, she’s in gear, they could technically fire up if you’re unlucky enough. Unlikely, but possible for sure and seen it done, all be it deliberately. Ratio on gearbox can increase the chances of it sometimes

 

[Sweden123]

Hello new update , today we filled up a big bowl with water and the intake was covered by water and then we started up the engine but there is no water coming out from the tell tale , we think we need to rise the water volume and try agian. We did everything right the impeller goes clockwise as it suppose to do. Do you have any other clues?

 

[airshot]

Muffs are far better/ safer than a tub ofvwater !!

 

[Sweden123]

Muffs are far better/ safer than a tub ofvwater !!

Hi , i think you're right but the problem is that we dont have any flushing water at the marina right now.
Thanks for reply

 

[jimmbo]

Muffs are far better/ safer than a tub ofvwater !!

Muffs will not prove that a Pump is Actually working

 

[jimmbo]

Hello new update , today we filled up a big bowl with water and the intake was covered by water and then we started up the engine but there is no water coming out from the tell tale , we think we need to rise the water volume and try agian. We did everything right the impeller goes clockwise as it suppose to do. Do you have any other clues?

Perhaps you just don't have the water in the Barrel high enough to insure the pump is primed. Another possibility is that the Water Tube didn't engage the Pump when you reinstalled the Gearcase, or a Grommet is missing. Also, the Key/Pin that connects the Impeller to the Driveshaft didn't get installed

 

[Sweden123]

Perhaps you just don't have the water in the Barrel high enough to insure the pump is primed. Another possibility is that the Water Tube didn't engage the Pump when you reinstalled the Gearcase, or a Grommet is missing. Also, the Key/Pin that connects the Impeller to the Driveshaft didn't get installed

Thanks for your reply ,
i think we don't have enough water in the barrel high enough to insure the pump is primed. We double checked the LU today and everything is properly done , the water tube is connecting with the pump.

 

[Sweden123]

We actually miss the upper washer in the waterhouse , it was noone there before and it worked fine.

 

[jimmbo]

We actually miss the upper washer in the waterhouse , it was noone there before and it worked fine.

I never met it, so I've never missed it

 

[airshot]

Muffs will not prove that a Pump is Actually working

Very true, but less chance of running out of water in a tub and causing serious damage. However the muffs do make water come out of the telltale.

 

[airshot]

Hi , i think you're right but the problem is that we dont have any flushing water at the marina right now.
Thanks for reply

In that case you need a bigger tub or a barrel, if on a trailer just back it down the ramp to test.

 

[Sweden123]

In that case you need a bigger tub or a barrel, if on a trailer just back it down the ramp to test.

Yes we are going to test a new bigger barrel at friday , i will give you all an update then

 

[Sweden123]

I never met it, so I've never missed it

Haha good for you!

 

[Sweden123]

New update ,
the problem is solved now! I really appreciate your help
Best regards
/ Sweden123
Have a nice weekend!