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  1. WinnerCougar74

    Chrysler engine overheating

    My 1974 135hp had a rubber grommet where the pipe fits into the water pump housing. I changed it to the newer white plastic type that kind of funnels the the pipe into the right place. It fits nice a snug now. Also the thermostat housing is easy to remove to check it all out.
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    Do 1 piece lower ends fit older motors that came with the 2 piece

    Will the 1 piece lower ends fit the outboards that came with the 2 piece lower ends? I have a 1974 135hp Chrysler outboard. I would like to buy a parts motor. I have heard the 1 piece lower end is much better.
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    Why would the electrode on a spark plug get smashed

    How's this for a possible explanation. A piece of carbon deposit came loose and got between the plug and the piston. Now that seems likely.
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    Why would the electrode on a spark plug get smashed

    If the plug was too long it does not seem like it would have run fine for most of the day but get smashed on the way back to the dock during an extended run at around 4000 rpms. None of the other plugs got smashed at all. There does not seem to be any slop in the piston, rod or crank. That...
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    Winner manufacturer and parts

    There is some very interesting information on this website. I got it from the patent# on the back of the hull. It shows wood in the floors. From what I can tell it's 1/2" plywood with fiberglass on the top and bottom on the floor. The transom seems like it has 3/4" plywood. My boat has plywood...
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    Best gasoline octane for old Chrysler Outboards

    Yes all good points Redbarron. There is a really good video on YouTube on the Project Farm channel where he tested gas with ethanol and the non ethanol (REC) gas with and without fuel stabilizer. He found the stabilizer did not eliminate corrosion on aluminum parts with the ethanol gas. Also the...
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    Best gasoline octane for old Chrysler Outboards

    The perfect question Redbarron. So far here's my math. It's a word problem. My favorite kind of math. Of course these are all theoretical figures. If I take one 20 mile boat trip exery week for 6 months (26 trips) and pay $4.50 a gallon for REC gas that would cost $1170 @ 2 mpg $720 @ 3 mpg and...
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    Best gasoline octane for old Chrysler Outboards

    This is likely a no brainer but here goes. RECreational gas seems to be best for these old motors primarily because it's non-ethonol. Where I live REC gas octane rating is 90. My Clymer manual says you can run 87 in an old Chrysler. Of course the 87 around here is 10% ethanol so I have some...
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    Is this normal wear on a distributor belt?

    Look at what I found on ebay. just got them today for Canada.
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    Is this normal wear on a distributor belt?

    Thanks again for the tips. My guess is it's never been off. This might even be the original distributor belt. I'm thinking I just go for it. Like anything with really old motors go nice and slow and try not to force anything to much. One broken part and the whole thing can end up a boat anchor...
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    Is this normal wear on a distributor belt?

    OK, So this looks like a worn out belt? I have read many bad stories about the flywheel being a real bear. You have to use heat, puller bolts breaking off in the flywheel, etc. All really bad things. I have also heard that the key is to put the puller, on tighten it up, and hit the flywheel with...
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    Is this normal wear on a distributor belt?

    I know replacing this belt is a bear. I also know that if it break out on the water that will be bad and maybe even a vacation killer. So should I replace this belt considering what bear it can be to pull a flywheel that has likely never been removed?
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    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...
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    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...
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    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.
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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.
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    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...
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