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    Sound deadening

    What works good for replacing the sound deadening under the hood of my early 80’s Chrysler 75 HP?
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    Shifter resistance?

    I pulled the one-piece lower unit on my 1981 Chrysler 75 hp triple (to change the WP impeller). Had a little trouble getting the lower unit to drop all the way down so I kinda had to use some force. What I found is that the shifter rod had a burr and it caught in the connector where I had...
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    Waterpump seal

    I’m installing a new waterpump impeller and seal on my 1981 Chrysler 75 HP triple. The replacement waterpump to driveshaft seal doesn’t look exactly like the old one. The new seal has a “garter” spring in the rubber part of the seal. Should this seal be installed in the waterpump housing with...
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    Chrysler Ignition questions.

    I have a 1981 Chrysler 75 HP motor (758H1C) that has run flawlessly for the 30+ years I have owned it. Last week, out of the blue it wouldn't start. The starter would spin it over but it wouldn't fire up. Pulled the plugs and grounded each one in turn and no spark! (We were staying at a small...
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    Pressure testing lower unit - question

    I would like to pressure test the lower unit on my '81 75HP Chrysler (and check the condiction of the impeller). But it is starting to snow here in Central New York State! I'd like to remove the lower unit and put it in the basement for the winter in case it needs to be re-sealed, so: Can I...
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