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    Spark Plug Analysis

    I pulled the surface gap plugs on my 1972 85hp Chrysler outboard and saw black dry carbon covering top two plugs and shiny new looking surface on bottom plug. Interested to hear from you on possible causes. Could this explain unable to accelerate motor past idle?
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    1971 85 HP Chrysler stator question

    Related topic to previous post. After removing flywheel see stator with two white wires connected to old style rectifier as shown on attached photo. My understanding is that stator generates ac current which is changed to dc by rectifier. My question is whether the stator as connected to...
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    1971 85 HP Chrysler flywheel key sheared?

    Removed the flywheel from second engine yesterday and noticed binding till fully removed. Closer look shows, I think, partially sheared key stuck in key way. See attached photo. Tried to knock out with hammer and screwdriver without success. Any experience with this or suggestions?
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    Install tilt and trim unit on 85HP Chrysler?

    Now that I fully expect to launch boat (14 foot Chrysler Charger 118) next week which does not have power tilt trim and I have taken off the tilt trim from second motor and is available to install would like to hear opinion on whether this is recommended. I expect I will find out soon enough but...
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    Mounting Starter on 85 HP Chrysler

    I have removed and remounted two starters on my 1972 motor with difficulty. The two openings in the collar housing for the starter mounting bolt/pins are threaded which means that instead of simply fully assembling the starter and sliding the bolts through the housing openings and tightening...
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    1972 Chrysler 85 HP questions

    My first post on this site, so bear with me. A few days ago against judgement of my better half bought vintage Charger 118 runabout with the 85 hp outboard on trailer. Based on what I have read on this site and my initial experience will likely have to become educated on the maintenance and...
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