Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

[cyclops222]

How many 1 and 2 year old Yamahas are still waiting for parts to run again ?

 

[WinnerCougar74]

It's true there are more parts that can turn a Chrysler outboard into a boat anchor and an important consideration. Thanks for the input. NLA is very important when we see that on a parts list for a Chrysler. I guess when that days comes I'll move on but for now my Chrysler is running well and when it fails I won't have spent as much on it. You know there was a day when that was called being frugal now it's called being cheap.

 

[WinnerCougar74]

I found 3 props for my Chrysler on Craigslist. 2 cost $25 one cost $40. All in good condition. For me it feels good to have the extra props on hand. One is a lower pitch and I use it when I'm loading up the boat with more people and gear.

 

[The Force power]

The impellers for some of those older small motors can be pricey too......

YES!!! (I forgot about that one) paid like $50+ but it was a good little motor

 

[racerone]

Paid $80 CA for an Evinrude impeller for a 6 HP.----But it was an obscure commercial model 6 HP-----A 9.5 HP driveshaft modified to adapt to 6 hp crankshaft.----Extra horizontal fins on skeg.----Needle bearing below water pump.----Happy to pay the price for the impeller to put this unit back together.

 

[WinnerCougar74]

Sounds truly excellent. Doing those kinds of things are very healthy for a person. There is so much benefit to working on a problem and working at a solution and then enjoying the benefits of the fix and now even better sharing it with others. Love it dude. Thx.

 

[WinnerCougar74]

Actually people don't seem to be "tinkering" with mechanical things like they used to. I have been tinkering since I was a little boy. I think it has been good for me on many levels. It's not the solutions for mankind's problems but it is good for me on a lot of levels. So, for me, there is an added benefit to having an old piece of junk Chrysler outboard.

 

[Nordin]

As I am in Sweden Europe I am a little bit jealous on you folks that are in the US. There are much more used and parts Chrysler/Force engines out there.
In those days (late 60.es early 70.es) when Chrysler was on the market they were number four or five here in Sweden. Mercury, OMC and swedish Volvo Penta were number one two and three. Then in early 70.es the japanese Yamaha and Suzuki came in.
I buy parts and used Chrysler/Force engines as soon as I see one at the used market places on the web if it isen´t to far to drive.
They are pretty cheap here, you can get a Chrysler for 50-150 dollars and throughout the horse power range.
The only threat to keeping the engines in operation is the environmental perspective in perspective of emissions.
But in my point of view it must be better to keep engines running instead of building new ones in a global point of view.
New 4 strokers only live maybe 10 years then no one will or can repair them and the workshops only want to sell a new one.
Todays society has become a toil and throw away society.
But this is my own opinion.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Todays society has become a toil and throw away society.
But this is my own opinion.

Many of us share that opinion.

 

[WinnerCougar74]

I share that opinion. Maybe that's why I used the word junk in the title of this post. A Chrysler that is in decent condition is NOT junk. It just needs some work. Thanks for the global perspective. Would I feel differently if I had enough money to buy a new Yamaha? I honestly can't answer that. I hope not. Many feel the throw away society has the same feeling towards old people. Maybe since I'm older(er) I don't want to throw away anything that can still be useful.

 

[ct1762@gmail.com]

i picked up a nice 1967 or 68 55 seaking/chrysler last year. short shaft. 135 lbs. battery ignition is superb. thing runs like a sewing machine. i really want a 1977/78 65hp twin next... as long as the CDI works motor was rare but a marvel to me.

 

[The Force power]

I share that opinion. Maybe that's why I used the word junk in the title of this post. A Chrysler that is in decent condition is NOT junk. It just needs some work. Thanks for the global perspective. Would I feel differently if I had enough money to buy a new Yamaha? I honestly can't answer that. I hope not. Many feel the throw away society has the same feeling towards old people. Maybe since I'm older(er) I don't want to throw away anything that can still be useful.

I think personality has more influence on the "throw away" attitude than age.
Money would be a big factor at any age and for me it was always curiosity to see how things "tick" (work)
As a kid I would take things apart to see how they work (sometimes still do lol) and due lack of money repair things myself with help from the neighborhood friends.
Growing up /older with that way of living & an attitude as "why pay someone if (think) I can do this myself" Made me who I am today and enjoy working on these machines

 

[jerryjerry05]

I started working as a new boat prep/rigger in 1986.
I thought that was the best job I ever had. Loved it and my fix it myself attitude really came to the front.
Now with the video's on the net you can just about fix anything.
Still like tinkering with outboards the most.

 

[WinnerCougar74]

Man this is great. Thx again for sharing your experiences. I grew up around boats but this is the first one I owned and maintained myself. I do not think it would be possible without the internet. Dudes from all over the world can get help and pitchin their experiences. It is all very cool stuff for me. I assure you this forum has saved me a lot of time and frustration. I would say this forum has kept these Chrysler outboards from filling up the landfills and shows how important good information and help from other people can be,

 

[The Force power]

Man this is great. Thx again for sharing your experiences. I grew up around boats but this is the first one I owned and maintained myself. I do not think it would be possible without the internet. Dudes from all over the world can get help and pitchin their experiences. It is all very cool stuff for me. I assure you this forum has saved me a lot of time and frustration. I would say this forum has kept these Chrysler outboards from filling up the landfills and shows how important good information and help from other people can be,

I was a mobile mechanic for a long time of my life, there where learned how to really repair things as you had limited parts on hand (in the truck) so you really HAD TO know how thing work and not just replace things in hope you hit the right part.
I saw a lot of rookie Tech. just becoming "replacement mechanics" the customer got stuffed with the bill

 

[cyclops222]

When Yamaha brought out their newest largest engines ?
Very poor design of reliability for most expensive motor and parts.
Chrysler is far superior.

 

[jerryjerry05]

I was a mobile mechanic for a long time of my life, there where learned how to really repair things as you had limited parts on hand (in the truck) so you really HAD TO know how thing work and not just replace things in hope you hit the right part.
I saw a lot of rookie Tech. just becoming "replacement mechanics" the customer got stuffed with the bill

What got me was I took my truck in for a "tune up" Got the bill and saw the labor was twice what it should have been?? They had a trainee handing the tech parts so they charged me double labor. I questioned the boss and he said the trainee has to learn???
I fixed that. Paid with a check and went right to the bank and stopped payment on the check. Then the phone calls started. I asked them to fix my bill and I'll pay cash. I still owe them. That was 1987

 

[cyclops222]

Real crooks never change. Do they ?

 

[Nordin]

ct1762 I have one 1977 65Hp with twin carb, 818cc and the larger LU.
Have also two 60Hp twin carb 818cc with the smaller LU.
All three with MAG II ignition.
I have bought all ignition parts I have found for the MAG II.
Even from Ebay US (I am in Sweden Europe)
Alternators, triggers, capacitor moduls and CD modules.
Found a retro fit kit for the ignition system to change to Prestolite system at Ebay US.
Bought it, was not cheap.
650 dollars with shipping and tax to Sweden, but worth it in my opinion.
If I do not remember wrong Franz Marine had it for 600 dollars without shipping and tax.
Hope I can keep these engines running for many years.

 

[The Force power]

Hope I can keep these engines running for many years.

You will!! you know these engines inside out/ your a pro!