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    74 135hp Vernatherm Question

    Hi Guys, Haven't run this motor in the water yet but I'm working through getting it ready for our summer down here (Australia) When I bought this motor the previous owner told me it was running a little warm, I decided to inspect the entire motor and just eliminate any potential issues now...
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    74 135hp Prop shaft play

    Hi Guys, I recently tore the lower unit apart to replace all seals due to water in the lower unit oil, I inspected the gears and there was no damage luckily, I reassembled everything exactly how it came out and according to my service manual. I replaced the bearing carrier at this time as it...
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    lower unit bearing carrier seized & broken

    Hi Guys, I've recently installed a 135HP Evinrude '74 outboard onto my boat to get rid of the horrible Chrysler it had. This motor runs well, has full compression but was a little warm and had milky gear case oil. I took it apart to replace all of the lower unit seals and water pump, I was...
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    Hydraulic lift only goes half way up

    Hi Guys, My old hydraulic pump let the engine drop and since my new 125hp had a better looking pump i thought i'd give it a try. the pump lifts the engine half way then stalls, the electric motor slows down like its under extreme load, if i lift the engine to take the weight off the pump it...
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    125hp headbolt thread stripped

    Hey guys, So the previous owner of my 125hp has stripped 3 threads from the block (All on Cylinder 1), they've attempted (poorly) to helicoil it, tried running a new helicoil into the end of the thread where it was the best however any attempt to torque it pulls out the helicoils. they're 1.5D...
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    Just picked up a 125hp

    Hi guys, Just picked up a 125hp to replace my 105hp as the gearbox went and i couldn't find a 2 peice gearbox anywhere. managed to get a 125hp really cheap with perfect bores. The engine code is 1258H1A, from what i can tell its from 1981, It has CDI, is CDI much better than the magna power...
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    105HP lower unit damage

    Hey, I was at my local lake on the weekend, had a full day out having fun, the boat was running perfectly as usual, anyway loaded it back on the trailer and took it home. Only notice today that there was significant damage to the lower unit. When I pulled it apart i noticed more and more...
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    105hp normal wot rpm?

    Hey guys. My Chrysler 105 is running really well, starts first go idles smoothly. Top speed of my 3.7m Haines hunter seems to be 41mph. It gets there quickly and sounds strong, I've set and checked the timing, synced the carbs and make sure they open fully. The maximum rpm I see is 4500-4600rpm...
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    Chrysler 105hp not charging

    Hi Guys, My 105 hp Chrysler doesn't seem to be charging, I've replaced the rectifier (with a known working one) and checked the circuit breaker. the + wire from the rectifier has continuity all the way to the battery and so does the ground, when started i get 12.5V which is the same as when...
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    '73 105hp different flywheel?

    Hey, a while back i bought a new flywheel for my 105 as i broke a few peice off when i was trying to remove it from the engine (it was well and truely seized on) Anyway, the engine ran well on the old flywheel and started easily but after swapping to the new flywheel it ran worse and was hard...
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    Steam out exhuast 105hp

    Hi guys, My 105 seems to make steam out the tell tail on idle after running for a little bit. I've changed the pump and housing and rebuilt the engine. I'm getting a good steady flow of water from the housing. The exhaust housing and head and even cylinder block are fine to rest your hand on...
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    '73 chrysler 105 surges at WOT then loses power

    Re: '73 chrysler 105 surges at WOT then loses power Already checked it and it's fine, I've tried both holes nothing seems to work (my boats RHD) EDIT: Ok so i decided to try something, i made a extension bracket ( i did not modify the orignal lever bracket ) to give the lever a little more...
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    '73 chrysler 105 surges at WOT then loses power

    Re: '73 chrysler 105 surges at WOT then looses power Re: '73 chrysler 105 surges at WOT then looses power Split the crankcase today, the bearings look good. No pitting on the rollers and they all seem in good condition. I measured the conrod bolts with a micrometer and it came to 7.05mm In...
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    '73 chrysler 105 surges at WOT then loses power

    Re: '73 chrysler 105 surges at WOT then looses power Re: '73 chrysler 105 surges at WOT then looses power Removed the lower leg and mid leg last night, punched out the crank case pins too, getting an impact screw driver tonight and flywheel puller then I'm ready to split the crank case The...
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    1057HE Water pump kit

    Hi, I thought id start a new thread for this. I'm currently rebuilding my outboard engine and want to replace the housing and impeller The listed part for my engine is #3085 1057HE 1973 which the impeller is spossed to look like this The one installed looks like #F438065-1 (for the 1974...
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