1972 Mariner 75 HP Prop question

[woodfan]

I recently replace the water i

I recently replace the water impeller on my motor. My question is with the shift lever in the forward positiion should I get resistence when try to turn prop ccw. It does turn free while in neutral

 

[ikia]

In forward most will ratchet i

In forward most will ratchet in the clockwise direction and not in the counterclockwise direction.