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    batteries in parallel?

    Boat has 3 batteries, 1 for starting and acting as house. 2 for trolling motor. I had to replace the plug and receptacle to the TM. The plug and receptacle are jumping the 2 batteries for 24 volt to the TM. My question, is there any reason for also wiring the 2 batteries parallel?
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    1973 chrysler 55hp 559hf starter issues

    Burned up my starter while working on carb issues. So am looking to replace it. The service manual says the starter is part number A201955. So I order one that claims to be a direct replacement. It don't fit. Ordered a different one that claims to fit. It don't. In fact they were identical, just...
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    broken carb

    Chrysler 55jp 1973 model 559hf Its a tillotson wb-15c , the gold post / tube on the back left in this pic has broken off. Is it important? I cant find the tube in service manual or parts list. Motor was not running well before rebuild. During disassembly I discovered the tube broken off...
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    wards seaking or chrysler

    Page one is the parts catalog front page. It is showing model VWB-27456. pg 17 show the fuel line and system showing a fuel pump that does not look the same as the one in the attached pic, the other photo is the ID on the engine. The pumps looks similar but has subtle differences. At any...
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    wards seaking or chrysler

    I bought a used 1973 Chrysler Bass Runner, the Outboard Motor parts catalog lists the motor as Wards Sea King 55hp Model VWB-27456. On the motor is a tag claiming the motor to be Chrylser 559 HF. From what I gather they are they same. But, the fuel pump on the motor is clearly different than the...
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    Coil for 559hf

    One of the coils on my 1973 chrysler 55 hp model 559hf is cracked. Anybody know the part # and where i might be able to buy one?
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