Hi everyone,<br /><br />My name is Larry and this is my first post to the group. I have a 1973 Seaswirl with a 165hp OMC Sterndrive, Model # 98030 9, Serial # W 2793. Its been sitting in my driveway for 2 years. I took it out last week to check it out before selling it - the boat ran like a champ last time it was out. The engine was fogged before it was stored. When I got the boat on the water and engaged the prop, the steering wheel jerked to the left and killed the engine. At idle the engine still runs great, but each time I tried engaging the prop the same effect steering wheel jerks to the left and the engine dies. <br /><br />My question is this: Does this sound like something has seized in the lower unit? The prop spins freely when the drive is lifted. I dont know all that much about these motors I can fix the electronics but Im all thumbs with engines. <br /><br />Any advice or ideas you may have would be greatly appreciated. <br /><br />Thanks everyone,<br />Larry
<br /><br />Try the I/O and Inboard Engines Forum.<br /><br />Good luck.