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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | Hiya,
Definitely sounds like something clogging the line, which is not allowing the motor to do anything but idle (one of those protective things which is good to have..) so...diagnosing exactly what and where is the issue. You could try some Back-pressure with air through the outlet, but do it easy.
If that does not do the trick, then it will mean a tear-down (I would assume) of some sort. Most probably, a start would be with the impeller on the lower unit. Depending on the age of the motor, it might need replacement anyway. From there, it is a matter of working up the line to and through the engine.
If your motor has a hose hook-up to the engine to flush it (not the boot that goes over the inlet on the lower unit), you may want to try flushing from there...that might determine if the blockage is in the engine or the lower unit. One never knows until you get into it...
Hope something works out...Good luck
Steve
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