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    Lower oil leak - 55 hp

    I noticed a bit of oil leaking from the join in the lower maybe the second time we had the boat out. Changed the oil and had the boat out another few times and drained it the other day. I'm guessing water is getting in as well. ​​​​​​I bought the 18-2636 seal kit. I'm going to pull the...
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    Bow stop position?

    I did a little work on my trailer today, replaced all the keel rollers and bow stop. The bow stop seemed to be up really high, looked like the eye would almost hit it. From what I've read on here, you would normally want the eye to come up to the back of the bow stop. I don't think that's...
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    Chrysler 55 water pickup cover

    Whatever goes here is long gone.. Is it a plate with holes? Anyone have a photo? I think I could fabricate something, or is it common to run with the cover off? Thanks, Jeff
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    1970 Chrysler 55 drains - catch can?

    I see that the chambers in front of the reeds are drained with hoses that tee together and go to a port on the leg. Are these the only drains on this engine? I'm thinking of putting together some sort of catch can to avoid this.
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    1970 Chrysler 55 gear oil capacity 555BA

    Hi, I'm glad to have found this forum.. I have the lower unit held vertically in the vise, filled it with oil from the bottom and it only took about 350ml, it dribbled a bit while I got the plug in, I just thought it would hold more..? I had a fresh liter to start with, and I can see the oil...
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