Yeah, re-torquing the head bolts as routine maintenance is certainly open to debate. I've been chatting with some very experienced Chrysler guys that are getting a good laugh out of this advice.
I was recently advised to re torque the head bolts on my 77 135 hp Chrysler outboard twice a year. My concern is whether they are torque to yield bolts or normal bolts? I'll probably leave well enough alone, but still curious if this is standard preventive maintenance on these motors.
Is this akin to blowing thru a straw vs sucking? Exhaust sucking pressure, Intake blowing?
Yeah not too sure myself on all that, but thanks for your comment anyway. The fuel pumps are on the intake side. I'm guessing that intake is blowing or pulsing and exhaust is vacuum or sucking?
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Thank Jerry, yeah sad thing I have two other motors right next to this one all set up, DOH! No biggie, live and learn. Probably won't make that mistake again.
Happy to year!
I've been on a roll getting motors to run, but ran into another puzzler on a Force 125. I can't get fuel to pump past the fuel pump. The bulb is tight and squirts out the inlet hose to the pump, but once fastened to the pump, I get nothing.
I loosened the other ends thinking maybe an air lock...
Thanks Nordin, that's reassuring. Been kicking myself because I just fixed a no spark issue on that motor. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!
I've read so many posts by Frank that I feel like I know him! I just love that 140 Chrysler too. I wonder if he posted pics of the motor without the cowl
Will leaving the key switch on damage anything in the ignition system? This is on a 115 Chrysler with an electronic eye, not points. Only left on for an hour, coil wasn't warm.
Thanks in advance!
