Merc Big Tiller Question

[demasterangler]

This is an a add on to a former post ... I noticed at the end of the year that the prop

on my merc 75...4 strk. did not spin freely in neutral ....I had a variety of opinions

on here and at dealer ships ... Spoke to the lund prostaff guy here in alberta

and he tells me his bigtiller 90 merc . does the same thing ( kind of rubs ) when

you spin it by hand ... Coincidence or what ....If you have a big tiller , could you give it a spin..

and post the results ....Thanks DMA ... The dealer is 600 miles away .

[Hot Runr Guy]

DMA,
PM me your email address, and I'll send you the Big Tiller installation manual, so you can confirm that your cables are correctly adjusted.
HRG

[jimirjr]

You probably have done this.... but, check for line wrapped around the shaft? Pull the prop and look....

[demasterangler]

I have had the prop off and the spline drags as well

this is internal and may be line but I dont see how it could get behind that seal very easily ....DMA

[nicknight]

40HP 4stroke tiller:
I do not remember mine spinning like a bike wheel. As soon as I let go of it is stops so there is some drag/resistance.

This is my first boat.

What does spin without drag mean?

nn