Is there supposed to be enough gap between prop and prop nut so the prop can move in and out a bit on the shaft, or is it supposed to be tight?
Mine is able to slide a little back and forth on the shaft with the nut tight enough for the cotter pin. I thought of filling in the gap with washers if...
When I bought the motor the seller showed me how to position the throttle lever back toward reverse when turning the ignition to start. He demonstrated that this positioned the linkage on the starboard side of the powerhead for starting.
It worked OK, sort of, on the trailer. But that is not...
My 1984 Force 50hp - it ran fine except it wouldn't go anywhere. It sits there revving dead on the water no matter if in forward, reverse, or neutral.
Out of the water the prop spins freely in forward, reverse, or neutral positions. The shear pin is good.
I am clueless about the movements of...