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    Johnson seahorse 115

    I just bought a 73 sea Sprite with a 70's Johnson sea horse 115. Before I bring it to the lake I want to make sure all is working as it should. When I put the earmuffs on and turn on the water a small stream comes out the lower side. When I fire the motor I don't see any differance in water...
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    Old Chrysler 75 hp wont start

    http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=537558 That is a link with more info on the motor and my issues. I am pretty sure I have everything finally wired correctly. Now when I turn the key to fire the motor it turns over but it seems to be to slow for it to fire and the cables at the...
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    Chrysler 75hp outboard wiring questions, Please help

    Re: Chrysler 75hp outboard wiring questions, Please help The first pic is the yellow wire connected to the terminal ( where should this go ? ) Second pick is of the rectifier and the black wires. Third pic is of the red wire on the solenoid ( other end connected to the battery post on...
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    Chrysler 75hp outboard wiring questions, Please help

    Re: Chrysler 75hp outboard wiring questions, Please help Is there a way to bypass the key and jump start ( hotwire ) the motor?
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    Chrysler 75hp outboard wiring questions, Please help

    Re: Chrysler 75hp outboard wiring questions, Please help Here is how I have it connected now. It won't try to turn over but somtimes the choke will click. I have more pics to post.
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    Chrysler 75hp outboard wiring questions, Please help

    Re: Chrysler 75hp outboard wiring questions, Please help Hopefully these do the trick. Thanks again.
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    Chrysler 75hp outboard wiring questions, Please help

    Re: Chrysler 75hp outboard wiring questions, Please help I will try for better pics tomorrow. The red wire with the big ring and the yellow wire with the smaller ring come off the same group of wires and go to the other side of the motor. It sounds like I need to connect the yellow wire to...
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    Chrysler 75hp outboard wiring questions, Please help

    Re: Chrysler 75hp outboard wiring questions, Please help So here are some pic's. You can see a red wire and a yellow wire near the starter solenoid not connected to anything. If I connect the red wire to the solenoid the motor tries to kick over a little. There is also that black wire...
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    Chrysler 75hp outboard wiring questions, Please help

    Hello. I am new to the forum and new to this motor. I picked up a 75hp Chrysler to put on my boat. I am not sure of the year of the motor but probably mid 70's. It is a 3 plug, 3 carb and appears to be in good shape. I am trying to figure out the ignition wiring. I have the wires connected...
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