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    Chrysler 35 hp 1969,Suddenly no sparks at all

    Have you pulled the flywheel and checked your points? When you pull the Flywheel, post a Pic of the points. If you need help pulling the Flywheel search Wickware in the site and you should find Pics and notes. The Clymer Chrysler/Force Outboard Shop Manual was very helpful with Specs and...
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    Why was I not given an option to log-in and share?

    Where are The Old 35HP Chrysler users? I have enjoyed this Site and learned so much and enjoyed sharing what I learned and tested. I slowed due to challenges and it appeared Old 35HP – 55HP Chrysler users slowed as I did. I still checked the site weekly until I could not get in. There was no...
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    ?Old 35 HP Chrysler Engine Lovers ??

    Did all of us ?Old 35 HP Chrysler Engine Lovers ?? Health or Etc fail about the same time? The Site seems to have gone blank on issues and support. I or we realized our need to evaluate issues in 2014. We were having too many answered issued on and off the water vs boat issues. We shut our...
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    Are there repairs for 1/4 " plastic coated steering cables?

    Are there repairs for 1/4 " plastic coated steering cables? My 1968 Ray Craft?s steering cable, Fuel Line and Rear Trailer light?s lens got sun damaged (from not enough tarp converge from ?Late Evening?s Texas Sun). Under a tree and a tarp there was a window of sun not noticed coming in an...
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    '69 Chrysler 35 HP Timing Confusion

    SeaStar69, please try and post you picture again. I feel you are referring to ?Static Timing? that we used to time VW engines 60s-70s. I have a 1970 35HP Chrysler that I purchased in 1984. I have not had a timing issue ?One Time?. It has always been dirty points that caused some hesitation...
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    85' 45hp lifts up out of the water when put in reverse

    0n my 1970 35HP Chrysler there is a clamp that clamps over a bar that will hold the motor down. It will also let the motor slip past the bar if the motor hit a stump or Etc hard enough. For tilting/loading purposes there is a knob under the motor that you pull to release the clamp. Zoom the...
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    Will Mothballs or What keep rats/rodents out of my stored boat?

    Will Mothballs or What keep rats/rodents out of my stored boat? 03-06 we did not fish due to a drought and rats damaged life jackets and made messes. I tried to rat proof my Boat?s Storage Box. Today I noticed they got in, damaged life jackets and left their filth. I left too much clearance...
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    1983 55HP Chrysler lower unit oil

    Drain is the lowest! Please post a Pic. I thought all were marked. Definitely do not pull a mid screw.
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    Force 5 hp tilt lock?

    Post parts diagram or post good close pictures from the area where the motor is clamped to boat. Item 66 on the diagram attached might be the pin/rod needed. Post a pic of your motor in that general area.
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    What can we do to honor and remember Frank on this Board?

    What can we do to honor and remember Frank on this Board?
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    ​Is Frank OK! (((( Unfortunate Update Regarding Valuable iboats Member Frank Acampora :( ))))

    ​Is Frank OK! (((( Unfortunate Update Regarding Valuable iboats Member Frank Acampora :( )))) Is Frank OK! I noticed others have wondered also. I feel Jerry would be the person to know why Frank has not posted in a about 3 weeks.
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    55 HP Chrysler outboard HELP!!

    No Title Post a picture of your setup. This is mine posted of 1970 35 HP Chrysler. I purchased the boat and engine used in 1984-85. I changed points/condenser out of old habits (form cars). I doubt they were bad (pitted) since the motor ran well (or slight hesitation that cleaning points...
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    1972 40hp Chrysler Outboard - Not going into gear in forward but goes backwards

    If it was shifting before you dropped the lower unit it should be shifting if you start the coupling on both rods to center the process of F-N-R. As mentioned, if you are adding new cables you might have a number of adjustments to make (control Box, Engine and Etc). On my 70 1970 35HP...
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    ​Is Rack & Pinion part (Morse # b305083 132) fairly easy to find online vs a kit?

    ​Is Rack & Pinion part (Morse # b305083 132) fairly easy to find online vs a kit? Is this Rack & Pinion part (Morse # b305083 132) attached fairly easy to find online vs a kit? If so where would be a good source online? I hope this is enough info and good info as I am trying to help a friend...
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    What would cause me to not have my log-in option vs a join option ?using Internet Ex?

    What would cause me to not have my log-in option vs a join option ?using Internet Explorer? (where My Favorites are listed)? I am a member when I attempt to join. I have asked this question at Contact Us with no reply. Has anyone else experienced this and what was the Fix? I can see all the...
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    Chrysler 55hp won't start in neutral

    If your 55hp is related to my 35hp 1970 Chrysler (which some are). The neutral switch is the black box, under the yellow wire in the attachment. W ith a button that the linkage must pressed in to crank. It should only crank in neutral vs forward or reverse if the linkage is correct. If it...
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    1974/75 30 hp Chrysler water pump

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    1974/75 30 hp Chrysler water pump

    My 35 HP on my 15’ Raycraft fiberglass Tri-hull has always plained with acceptable weight onboard. Empty it powers out strong and gets up quick but with added gear and another person we still got up but slower. I was clocked at 32 MPH with just me and very little gear. Tuning means a lot. I...
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    1974/75 30 hp Chrysler water pump

    Please share some Pics of your 30 HP from both sides with the top/hood off. I would like to compare it to my 1970, 35 HP with a 55HP hood on (related to 45 HP and some 55 HP.
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    1974/75 30 hp Chrysler water pump

    1. What are you calling exhaust and Telltale? Are you seeing any water out the back of the engine with exhaust? My pump has pits (holes) vs rough and good slick stainless plates. It pumps good in deep water. 2. Please post a pic showing how deep you are in your bucket of water. 3. Even with...
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