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    ALternator Conversion for 3.7 liter 165hp.

    Im looking for a good priced alternator conversion kit for my 3.7 liter merc with power steering. Stator is bad and was told this is the better way to go. If you have got some leads. Let me know. Chad
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    Need to replace Fuel Sending Unit

    I have a 1988 Chaparral 198 c xl. The fuel sending unit is gone and I need to replace it. I pulled the old one. It was made by Medallion Instruments Inc. It appears the model number is B-1321. It is 240 ohm. Medallion no longer makes this product and I can not find what replaces it. If someone...
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    Need to replace Fuel Sending Unit

    I have a 1988 Chaparral 198 c xl. The fuel sending unit is gone and I need to replace it. I pulled the old one. It was made by Medallion Instruments Inc. It appears the model number is B-1321. It is 240 ohm. Medallion no longer makes this product and I can not find what replaces it. If someone...
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    Fuel Gauge Stuck at Full

    Fuel Gauge on my 88 Chaparrall 198 cxl is reading at empty. when I turn on the key it pegs even more under empty. What is the easiest way for me to test the gauge and or sending unit to see which is working or not or both. If anyone knows where I could find an electrical diagram for this boat it...
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    Mercruiser 3.7 Not firing.

    I have a mercruiser 3.7 liter 165 hp 4 cylinder engine in my chaparrel. I got it from a family member recently. Its been sitting for over a year. Got it home and cant get it started. I replaced the battery with a new napa marine battery. Tried starting it and it will only turn over I cant get...
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    Interior Pieces for 198 c xl Chaparral

    I have an 88 chaparral 198 c xl that I need some interior parts for. The engin cover is weak and wobbely. The pieces that the rails for that the seat cushions sit on to the left and right are soft so the rails fall off. Is there any place that sells interior pieces or is there any place where i...
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    Interior Pieces for 198 c xl Chaparral

    I have an 88 198 c xl chaparral cuddy. I got the boat from a family member and it has been sitting with out a cover. The engine cover is soft an wobbely as well as the pieces in to the lef and right of it were the rails for my seats screw in. I was wondering if here was a place that sells...
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    Trim Pum Outdrive Question?

    I just became the owner of a 1988 Chaparral 198 cxl. Someone stole the trim pump out of it and I do not know what the part number is to replace it. I believe it has a alpha 1 outdrive on it. Cant find anything on the boat or drive to tell me exactly what it is. can someone shed some light? Chad
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    45hp Chrysler No power on the water.

    I have a 45hp Chrysler Outboard that I cant seem to more then 5 mph with out on the water. It will start and run smooth, and idle, but as soon as i try to open it up out on the water nothing. The boat wont turn any rpm while trying to move. In nuetral I can get it the rpm up. Its getting fuel...
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    Need help Identifying part

    I have a 45 hp chrysler, model 458hb. I need a new part but im not exactly sure the correct term for it. It is a metal shaft on the side of the motor that advances the timing and controls the throttle. Im not sure if it is the throttle linkage, carburetor linkage, or what. the stupid thing...
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    45 HP Lower Unit?

    I have an issue with the lower unit skipping when at higher RPM. ITs the clutch or gears worn or something. I am looking to swap out lower units. I have a Model 458HB (1972), I have found another unit that is a 455HG (1974). Will this unit work with my outboard. The only difference is that...
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    boat skips and jerks at half throttle or more

    I bought a little boat the otherday with a chrysler 45 on it. Im not sure what year or model im guessing 74-83 it has a whie top with old school chrysler emblem in a brown gold background. Anyways I used it for the first time yesterday and it worked great no complaints plenty of power. Today I...
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    Help! Boat drive skipping at half throttle or more

    I bought a little boat the otherday with a chrysler 45 on it. Im not sure what year or model im guessing 74-83 it has a whie top with old school chrysler emblem in a brown gold background. Anyways I used it for the first time yesterday and it worked great no complaints plenty of power. Today I...
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