Recent content by Infinite Monkeys

  1. I

    12V linear actuator for tilt/trim

    I agree, this is destined for quick failure. Maybe if you don't mind buying new actuators every year, but that's not a real solution.
  2. I

    12V linear actuator for tilt/trim

    Came across this today. Has anyone done this here? Can't see it holding out in water for long. I would be putting it on a 1972 Chrysler 85 HP. So likely use two actuators.
  3. I

    1972 Chrysler 85, Tolletson carburetor tuning

    Well I screwed up and didn't pay attention to impeller orientation before removing it. Is this correct, or should it go the other way? This way gives it a CCW direction on the shaft. Thanks again.
  4. I

    1972 Chrysler 85, Tolletson carburetor tuning

    Before I start loosening the head bolts I would like to know if the head will come off without removing the powerhead from the lower section.
  5. I

    1972 Chrysler 85, Tolletson carburetor tuning

    That's a really cool site. Thank you!
  6. I

    1972 Chrysler 85, Tolletson carburetor tuning

    Great. There's gotta be some torque spec and sequence for the head bolts? And are the head and outer cover bolts the same? If not then no need to remover the head.
  7. I

    1972 Chrysler 85, Tolletson carburetor tuning

    Looks like the head gasket and the thermostat is readily available. The outer cover gasket PT #: F370996 is nowhere to be found. So the options are to leave it all alone. Or just replace the head gasket and the thermostat with new and reuse the outer cover gasket with silicon. But I think it...
  8. I

    1972 Chrysler 85, Tolletson carburetor tuning

    I just ran it on muffs and it was much better, almost no smoke......... I think the cover I had over the water tank to catch the water was collecting the smoke and making it seem like a lot more than there actually was. Compare picture on post #22. I'm using 50:1 mix. Here's a picture of it...
  9. I

    1972 Chrysler 85, Tolletson carburetor tuning

    I can see where it is, but why would a thermostat effect how much it smokes.
  10. I

    1972 Chrysler 85, Tolletson carburetor tuning

    I understand why a 2 stroke smokes more. This smokes way too much. I tried a caned fuel premix, that smoked just as bad. I'm using Pennzoil, marine synthetic blend. The bulb does go hard when primed. And no idea on the thermostat ...........Please elaborate on that. Thanks.
  11. I

    1972 Chrysler 85, Tolletson carburetor tuning

    Well, no matter how I set the carbs, I can not get it stop smoking. As an experiment, I ran it without water hooked up for about 30 seconds and it smokes much less. I am going to replace the impeller and prop shaft seal anyway. So is this a head gasket issue? Thanks.
  12. I

    1972 Chrysler 85, Tolletson carburetor tuning

    Would someone happen to know the crankshaft thread nut size? Thanks.
  13. I

    1972 Chrysler 85, Tolletson carburetor tuning

    Didn't have time today to work on it but I did get the Mercury 115 off the other boat I got. I would like to fix this Chrysler 85 and sell it. I want to use the mercury 115 on this boat. I slung the Mercury to remove it. It worked out but was not fun. After getting it on a stand, I bought a...
  14. I

    1973 Mercury 115 2 stroke engine questions

    I found the impeller kit, looking for the carb kits now. It's serial number is 3651931, if someone has quick access to the part numbers for them. Thanks
  15. I

    1973 Mercury 115 2 stroke engine questions

    And it runs. Runs really well too. It was leaking from the main line coming into the top pump, so I put in a threaded, barbed fitting and that works for now. The Chrysler I'm working on in the other thread smokes like a chimney compared to this. This engine is now going to come off the boat and...
See more
Top