Should my prop shaft spin in any direction when the engine is off and in Forward?

[Grizzle89]

Hello,

This is my first post so forgive me if I am breaking any rules or have bad etiquette. I have a 2004 Mercury 2 stroke 3.3hp outboard and the shear pin well, it sheared off like it was intended to do. I'm just wondering if it's normal that the when I put the engine in forward the prop shaft will only spin a little bit and then will stop. This is with the prop off and the engine off. I haven't put any real torque on it for fear of breaking something. Neutral free spins but in Forward it will only spin like 1 turn and stop. Is this normal, I've never owned a boat or engine till this week so I'm a complete novice. Thanks for any help provided.

 

[jbcurt00]

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[DavidMoore]

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In forward the prop should spin about 90 degrees forward and stop, then 90 degrees backwards and then stop.
That's what the manual states in any case.

 

[Grizzle89]

Awesome, thanks for your help DavidMoore. That is what mine does so that makes me feel better.