Recent content by robrileyw

Hi to all, I have a 1968 Chrysler 55hp Model #5571 and have creamy tan lower unit oil. I know the next step is to replace all lower unit seals but wondering what seal kit I would need and what website has the best prices usually? Do they come with the drain/vent plug gaskets as well? Also...

Hi to all, I'm confused about this on going problem with my 1968 Chrysler 55hp motor going into forward and reverse. There's a rattling noise along with my shift arm jumping up and down while going into forward or reverse....Sometimes it will not go into forward or reverse and just rev up...My...

Hi, I just recently purchased a 2005 Evinrude Etec 75hp and just wondering if this motor has the auto-winterization feature?? I'd like to know for sure before I attempt to follow through with instructions and possibly damage the motor. Thanks.

Hi to all on this forum, I have a 1968 Chrysler 55hp that recently needed a new shift control cable. The guy who was supposed to install couldn't get to it for another week but already took out the old shift cable w/o remembering how things came apart....My questions to all are below: 1) Should...

Hi to all in this forum, I just took my 1968 Chrysler 55hp out on the water today....As soon as i started it, the gas seemed like it was stuck and revving really high!...so i shut it off, checked things over, started it again...the idle was normal...I go to shift it in gear and it runs fine then...

Well, I was wondering a few things. I have a 68 Chrysler 55hp and wanted a new carb float for it since it still had the old cork material float that has been prone to getting water logged....I replaced this cork float with a F10346 Float, which is a Mercury Quiksilver float...Ever since I...

I was wondering what lower gear unit oil these old Chryslers prefer? I've seen Quiksilver around, Supertech from wally world which I probably wouldn't buy, Lubrimatic from Gander Mountain? Just wondering what other people have successfully used. I've had the boat for about two years and haven't...

I have a 68 55hp Chrysler model 5571 and I'm wondering where I can find a float for my carburetor? I was also wondering by any chance if anyone knew the correct float adjustment heights for right side up and upside down? There's a plastic float in there now, which I know is better than the old...

First off I was wondering if someone could confirm what year my 55hp Chrysler outboard is with model # 5571 and Serial # 10291? Then I was wondering what ignition switch I would need for this engine...standard 6 terminal push to choke universal? or do i need one that is compatible w/ magneto or...