Hello. I am new to boating and took my 1978-ish Chrysler 55hp outboard motor on the river and unfortuntely hit a rock. The engine did not stall but the throttle cable came off of the shaft that holds it in place. When I got to shore I reconnected the cable, but the entire mechanism is jammed. (Apologies I do not know the correct verbage on all of the parts). So once I reconnect the throttle cable it won't move any of the components on the engine. It is seized. Any recommendations or tips? I am pretty handy and am confident in working on it, but I cannot find any videos or threads related to my specific problem. Thanks in advance!
**I should add that when the cable is not connected to the motor it moves freely, so it is something internal with the engine.
**I should add that when the cable is not connected to the motor it moves freely, so it is something internal with the engine.
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