Flywheel wont turn forward only back

[Duffman]

You were running along and heard noise then it shut down? New batts won't crank it over and by hand it binds up?

Hope I'm wrong but sounds like a major breakage. Connecting rod let loose and jamming up in the block? Like I said hope I'm wrong. Let us know the outcome.

[Gerry Zagorski]

does not sound good.... If the flywheel is turning one way and not the other could be the lower unit gear or shaft that is causing your issue. If so, a much easier and less expensive fix then a power head.

[Capt. Debbie]

I unfortunately agree. That "stop" is mechanical. Something it stopping the crank shaft.

Originally Posted by Duffman

You were running along and heard noise then it shut down? New batts won't crank it over and by hand it binds up?

Hope I'm wrong but sounds like a major breakage. Connecting rod let loose and jamming up in the block? Like I said hope I'm wrong. Let us know the outcome.

[Fat fish stick]

Well mechanic finally took a look today and the outcome wasn't good. Blew my #4 piston and looks like it's gonna coat more than I can afford right now. I'll be sailing the sponsors for the rest of the year. Thanks again everyone for the advice

[shrimpman steve]

So sorry to hear.