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July 20, 2024 at 5:24 pm #289294
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    There is a shock absorber above the gearcase that often breaks. Put it in gear with the plugs disconnected and pull it over. If it is fighting you, that’s probably your problem. The fix is to weld it and use a shear pin on the prop/prop shaft instead.