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Hi, I am new to boating so please be patient. My 1971 Chrysler 70hp will not shift into reverse. When I try to shift it makes a "grinding" sound like it doesn't want to go in. I changed the lower unit oil when I purchased the boat and found no water or metal. I used the marine oil from...
Hi, I have a 1971 chrysler 70hp that I tried to start yesterday. The starter would turn the motor over the first few times then when I tried it again the "sprocket" on the starter that pops up to turn the engine over didn't go all the way up to turn the engine over. It made a humming noise...
I have a 1971 Chrysler 70hp and want to replace the lower unit oil but I don't have any seals for the vent plug or the drain plug. Can anyone tell me where to get these? Thanks
Hi, I'm new to the sight and to boating so please be patient. I recently aquired a 1971 chrysler 55 hp outboard and was wondering if the water pump is working correctly. Should there be a stream of water coming from behind the engine out of the "pee-hole" or just heavy mist? Also, does the...
