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  1. WinnerCougar74

    Will this prop bearing carrier break apart if removed?

    What a great real life story. I believe the simplest solutions are the best. These motors are basic and that's a good thing. If I was really committed I would buy a nice parts motor and then it would probably last the rest of my life. I have a sweet Mercury 9.9 that I use for trolling but even...
  2. WinnerCougar74

    Will this prop bearing carrier break apart if removed?

    Currently, I only have a little water in the oil when I drain it. Real world info like this is in valuable. Quicksilver lower end oil is $12.00 at Walmart. I only need to replace the oil about twice a year depending on how many trips. I think I can buy a lot of that oil before I spend money on a...
  3. WinnerCougar74

    Will this prop bearing carrier break apart if removed?

    Incidentally, back on Sept 2021, Franz Marine quoted me $1050 for a rebuilt lower unit. He said he had them in stock. I want this motor to last 1-2 years. Hopefully it will last that long. Then I'll sell it. If it's running I should be able to sell it for $500-$800.
  4. WinnerCougar74

    Will this prop bearing carrier break apart if removed?

    That seems to be the case on just about everything on these Chrysler outboards. Most say just run it and don't mess with it. I believe in maintenance and tuning but I guess I should just run it. I have a little water in the crankcase but Franz asked me a critical question "Is there any oil...
  5. WinnerCougar74

    Will this prop bearing carrier break apart if removed?

    It seems likely that if the bearing carrier begins to leak or gets damaged that I will need to buy a rebuilt lower end. Seems like not only will the bearing carrier be ruined but the lower end housing will get damaged while attempting to remove the bearing carrier. On top of that so far I have...
  6. WinnerCougar74

    Will this prop bearing carrier break apart if removed?

    I have a 1974 135hp that runs ok. I know it's impossible to say how long it will run but the one area on the motor that seems bad is the prop bearing carrier. Is this normal looking corrosion? If I try to replace it is it likely to break apart? It seems brittle and there is probably corrosion...
  7. WinnerCougar74

    125 Force Outboard won’t achieve full power

    This year I am going to use 2 fuel pump diaphrams because they seem so fragile. My motor coughs and backfires fairly often an I have had a single fuel pump diaphragm break open. I think the fuel pump is a week link.
  8. WinnerCougar74

    Tachometer for 1974 135hp

    Seems like all the automotive tach instructions say to connect the signal wire to the tach terminal on the ignition box. The wiring diagrams for my motor indicate the only use for the white wire is tach signal so I think I'm on the right track. I will post results in the spring when I install...
  9. WinnerCougar74

    Tachometer for 1974 135hp

    Here is a pic of the tach I have now. It is likely original to the boat (1974). The center button rotates. When I rotate the center button it changes the RPM's. So now I'm not sure if I have ever known the real RPM's on my motor. So I'm thinking about getting a new one. Seems like getting a...
  10. WinnerCougar74

    Tachometer for 1974 135hp

    The wiring diagram shows the white tachometer wire comes from the CDI box. So can I use a basic automotive tachometer since they normally just connect to the negative terminal on the coil?
  11. WinnerCougar74

    Fouling spark plugs

    Also, I tried running those style plugs and almost ruined my motor. I have to stick with gapless on my motor. Many stories of these plugs putting holes in the pistons. That almost happened to me.
  12. WinnerCougar74

    Fouling spark plugs

    Thanks. Sounds like good advise. Many other experts say the same thing about pre-mixed older 2 stroke outboards. Running it at WOT from time to time is easier than constantly fiddling with this motor. I'm gonna leave the idle screws at 1 turn out for the next few trips. Clean the recirculation...
  13. WinnerCougar74

    Fouling spark plugs

    Great thanks. I have acetone and will try it out.
  14. WinnerCougar74

    Fouling spark plugs

    Thanks Nordin, I heard a good tip, replace the recirc hoses with clear fuel hose used on 2 stroke weed whackers. Then I can watch them while the engine is running and see if there is gunk or carbon or who knows what else. I have heard that you blow and such on the hose to see if the valves close...
  15. WinnerCougar74

    Fouling spark plugs

    Wow thank you Nordin. Now this is what I need. Others have said they also need to open up the engine after trolling/searching for a long period. I will double check my tune but prolly this is the practical solution for this 46 year old outboard. Like topgun said the compression being down is...
  16. WinnerCougar74

    Fouling spark plugs

    Here is a great article that confirms that fouled plugs on 2 stroke outboards is common. http://members.iinet.net.au/~pauldawson/iame26-spark-plugs.PDF
  17. WinnerCougar74

    Fouling spark plugs

    Last time I checked it with a good gauge it was 137-141. Factory manual says 155-165. So that is down by around 15% Both carbs are correct and clean. I think I need to just go through a complete tune up. Check compression again, check timing, carb sync, points gap, fuel pump diaphragm, puddling...
  18. WinnerCougar74

    Fouling spark plugs

    My engine fouls plugs no matter what I do. Are these engines known for fouling plugs? Is there something I can do? Do the ignition boxes get week? 1974 Chrysler 135 hp 135 psi compression. Plugs are correct, timing is correct, new coil, points, plugs and wires. Running recreational fuel at 50-1...
  19. WinnerCougar74

    Fouling spark plugs

    I would be more than happy to just run it but so far I seem to have to constantly mess with this motor to keep it running. I was hoping someone would know what it takes to get this Chrysler running right so I wouldn't have to mess with it so much.
  20. WinnerCougar74

    Fouling spark plugs

    How do you clean surface gap plugs? When do you throw them in the trash and put in new ones?
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