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    '66 45HP chrysler - Which tach?

    What kind of tach should i use with my 45HP chrysler with magneto ignition and how do i wire it? key tumbler is wired and everything is as it should be now i just need a tach and am not sure if i can buy one at an auto parts store or if im better off buying one on here
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    15 inch transom height increase

    I have a 16' 65 starcraft fiberglass boat with a 15 inch transom im restoring, the motor i picked up is a 66 45HP chrysler, i will be needing to add some height to the transom because distance between where the bracket rests on the transom and the antivent plate is 23 inches, how high up should...
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    45 HP chrysler long shaft conversion?

    I was wondering if i can take out the mid section of my 45 chrysler to shorten the length, it looks like theres a 5 inch section thats secured with four bolts on the lower exhaust housing, and four bolts connecting the top of the lower unit that if removed will bolt right back up to eachother...
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    Overheat indicator test '66 45HP Chrysler

    I wanted to test the funtionality of the light and sensor, what is a safe way to go about doing this?
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    '66 45hp Compression?

    Does anyone happen to know what an acceptable reading would be with a compression tester for a 1966 Chrysler 45HP ?
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    Wiring Block Issue '66 45HP Chrysler

    I had this motor starting, running fine. Everything seemed to be in order, however some of the connections were loose and rattled out (green choke and yellow start) when i tried to screw them back in they were stripped out. I attempted to use a couple machine screws to replace the ones that...
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    Ignition Key/Tumbler 1966 45HP Chrysler

    I was wondering if this was a specific part, or if the generic one i can buy at NAPA is what im looking for, if so do need the push to choke model?
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    Maybe wrong place but need help with Boat model identification

    Since i love this chrysler page so much and its been a huge help for a rookie marine enthusiast, i figured id throw this out there, im putting my 45 HP Chrysler on a 1965 Starcraft, its fiberglass, 16' long and i dont know the model, if thats not enough info i can post a picture, i planned on...
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    1966 45HP Chrysler 45631 Control Linkage

    I recently picked up a 1965 16' starcraft to put back together and the motor I found for it was the one listed in the title here. I was hoping someone could tell me what kind of controls up front I will need to operate this motor. Also I did grab a manual from the library but there are two...
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