prop will not spin freely

[iguana jim]

my motor is a 1957 18h evinrude. my motor will not shift, handle moves to all positions. where is the problem? prop will not spin freely in neutral or opposite of direction needed. I checked shift rod connector it is connected.

 

[kenneths]

Re: prop will not spin freely

Sounds like shift fork in lower unit is broken or have shifted position-due to wear

 

[iguana jim]

Re: prop will not spin freely

this is my first motor so i am new at this is it costly to repair?

 

[DJ]

Re: prop will not spin freely

iguana jim,<br /><br />The lower unit will have to be disassembled. That is at leas t acouple hours labor. Can't say about parts until one gets in there.

 

[ezeke]

Re: prop will not spin freely

Could just be that someone removed the pivot pin from the skeg and did not replace it properly.<br /><br />If you want to check it, get a stong light, lay the motor on its side, and take the pivot pin out. You may be able to see the shifter lever and the hole through which the pin is supposed to go. If you don't, probe for the hole until you can line it up, and replace the pin.

 

[iguana jim]

Re: prop will not spin freely

when i move the prop by hand in either direction there is compression feeling.

 

[ezeke]

Re: prop will not spin freely

Thought a photo might help. You can see the shift rod connecting to the shifter lever. The pin must pass through the hole for the lever to work.<br /><br />Most likely your motor is locked in gear.<br /> Picture