Resurrecting a 1965 Westbend Chrysler 6501

[nickc]

In need of some expertise in identifying single allen head bolt found at the leading edge of the bottom end on a 1965 6501 Westbend Chrysler 6hp outboard (not in manual).
And, how does one replace the prop seal on same since the manual also shows an entirely different process.?

Thanks in advance. Any help is greatly appreciated

Nickc
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[Frank Acampora]

Re: Resurrecting a 1965 Westbend Chrysler 6501

You will probably do better to contact The Chrysler Crew on this one. There is a Q&A forum and Franz will probably have the answers.

 

[nickc]

Re: Resurrecting a 1965 Westbend Chrysler 6501

unfortunately my attempt to join was denied. apparently the required essay was found unsatisfactory by the moderator.

 

[nickc]

Re: Resurrecting a 1965 Westbend Chrysler 6501

Funny thing is, the manual that contains procedures for parts not found on my motor, and doesn't contain procedures for those parts that are, was purchased from the very same people who now refuse my admittance to their forum.

nice.

 

[huskerdaninva]

Re: Resurrecting a 1965 Westbend Chrysler 6501

Nick, contact Franz directly at Franzmarine@aol.com and I'm sure you can get you questions answered. Franz has always been willing to help and is a fountain of information. I'm sure you'll be happy. Good luck...

 

[nickc]

Re: Resurrecting a 1965 Westbend Chrysler 6501

Thanks for the all the help. Franz was indeed very helpfull.

 

[huskerdaninva]

Re: Resurrecting a 1965 Westbend Chrysler 6501

Great! Franz IS the man!

 

[nickc]

Re: Resurrecting a 1965 Westbend Chrysler 6501

solely for historical purposes and thread completion, the allen head in question was for removal of the gear case. the other bolt was assessable only after removing the bearing cage, which coincidentally was hidden behind a line cutting plate that initial appeared integral to the bearing cage.

Thanks again for the help, and thanks to iboats.com for affording us this forum

 

[nickc]

Re: Resurrecting a 1965 Westbend Chrysler 6501

pic of allen head in question
http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l596/mnickc/boatmotor045.jpg

http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/l596/mnickc/

 

[nickc]

Re: Resurrecting a 1965 Westbend Chrysler 6501

in need of a source for the shift rod seal for said 1965 chrysler/westbend 6501. have replaced the prop seal and drive shaft seal, (with o-ring) but am still getting water intrusion into gear case.

I have some telltale drainage of fresh gear oil from fore drain hole that drains the front cavity where the shift rod is located and its the only seal yet replaced related to this system

 

[nickc]

Re: Resurrecting a 1965 Westbend Chrysler 6501

Also in need of an assist in diagnosing my coils. I get 0.01 Ohm?s on the primary side for both, 7.45 and 7.50 respectively on the secondary windings.
Motor runs ok but I hard to start, (especially cold) pickup is miserable and is unresponsive to external mixture adjustments whether hot or cold.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.