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    1983 70hp Johnson carb upgrade

    My motor has the non adjustable/fixed jets. I'm having some issues and have heard the fixed jet carbs can be part of the problem. Can anyone recommend a good upgrade set of carbs as far as what year motors. Currently looking at a set from a 94-97 but not sure if they would work and another set...
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    Jumping Ship!! Goodbye Chrysler hello Johnson.. Need Link n Sync 1983 70hp Johnson

    That said... Boat owner for many years of different brands, I strayed for a few years back to Chrysler. God bless those guys but it is a labor of love. I want it to run, have minimal maintenance requirements and easy parts availability as needed.. I enjoy boating more than wrenching!! It was fun...
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    Fuel Pump ? 1973 85hp

    1973 Chrysler 85hp outboard.. This might be one of those dumb questions. Does the fuel pump have to be functioning properly for the motor to run properly? Meaning, as long as the bulb on the fuel line is pumped up tight does the fuel still have to be additionally pumped by the factory pump on...
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    1973 85hp Chrysler quirky little issue

    I have run this thing like crazy since I got it up and running last summer. Never a problem. Just recently though it started doing something that I'm pretty much 100% sure is electrical and wondering if any of you guys have experienced this. A few trips back it was running down the lake and...
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    gas station pumps accurate?

    Just wondering how you guys feel about the accuracy of the gallons meter on gas pumps at gas stations, markets, etc? I have two 6 gal tanks, usually on the way to the lake I like to top them off from my last outing. One may need 5 or 6 gal and maybe the other only 2 gal. I diligently add my...
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    The Fruits of My Labor

    So... Thought I would give a little feedback...After months of literally sweating my butt off evenings and weekends in this 100deg TN heat working on this boat and motor she's finally on the water. Thanks in no small part to this forum, in fact to be honest I'm not even sure I would have even...
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    Chrysler Rotor buttons? Or change to elec ign?

    I've got 3 Chrysler motors, only one presently running but all are good potential runners sitting in the line up waiting their turn, each needing various this and that. They are 70, 75 and 85hp 3cyl. and 2 of those have points type distributors, both of those distributors have busted rotor...
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    3 Chrysler heads compared. 70hp, 75hp, 85hp

    Re: 3 Chrysler heads compared. 70hp, 75hp, 85hp I know looking at the 85hp vs the other two you would really think that no way the blocks look the same. I thought the same thing at first. Included are two pics (first pic is 70hp, 2nd is the 85hp), one of the 70hp block and one of the 85hp...
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    3 Chrysler heads compared. 70hp, 75hp, 85hp

    Top head in pics is the 70hp, next down is the 75hp, 85hp on the bottom. These were taken off of complete motors I have. Granted I cant guarantee they are the original heads, regardless these are my observations. All 3 heads spec for the same plug- L20V All three show the same size bore in the...
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    1973 85hp Chrysler.. No spark ????.. Update!!! Fixed!!

    I recently bought this and it has 150psi all 3 and was showing strong spark at the plugs. Its set about 5+ yrs. motorola cdi with points. Motor looks pretty decent. not rusted. Things I did.. -cleaned and rebuilt the carbs -new fuel pump kit -new water pump kit -new fuel lines and fuel filter...
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    1973 85hp Chrysler fuel line routing question

    Recently purchased a 1973 85hp chrysler and in the process of bringing her back to life after 5+ yrs of sitting. 150psi all 3 cylinders, good spark,motor looks good. Have the carbs off and cleaned and ready for the new carb kits. Installed new water pump and new fuel pump diaphragm. My big...
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    1970 Chrysler 70hp same as a 85hp????

    I've got a 1970 70hp Chrysler that doesnt run but has a lot of good parts. I'm going to look at a running 85hp Chrysler of about same year and wondering if most of the parts would interchange if I need parts latter.... such as... Lower unit, basic bolt on components, distributor, powerhead, etc???
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    1973 Mercury 115... RIP or ? Bad Compression? etc

    Recently bought a Glastron Carlson cvx-16 project boat. Bought it just for the boat ($250.00) but it included a 1973 Mercury 115hp motor, if the motor was savable that would have been just a bonus. History of the motor is ZERO. Motor looks fairly clean and un-molested. Truth is the wiring is...
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