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    1971 chrysler ran one day but not the next

    I've got a 71 Chrysler 45Hp outboard. After sitting for a few years I decided to run the boat. I replaced one coil, rebuilt the carb, cleaned and checked the points, new vacuum/fuel lines and new spark plugs. Got the engine running in a barrel and took it to the lake. It ran pretty good for...
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    1970 outboard plug wires

    today i was running my outboard. its a 1971 45 hp Chrysler. it was missing a little, so i pulled a plug wire off. not only did the wire come off but the whole wire came apart. i took the wires out of the coils. it looked really similar to the old points ignition auto coil wire. i went to...
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    1970 45 hp overheating

    I finally got my 70' 45 hp Chrysler running good. But, I did notice something when I was out today. When I am running about half throttle, the temp is about 145 degrees. When I am running it at full throttle, it runs about 180 degrees. The gauge goes into the red, but not pegging at 200...
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    Question about woodruff key

    I have a 45 hp Chrysler. It has the weird long woodruff key. Mine sheared off. I bought a new one and it has a little cardboard disc in the bag with it. What is that for?
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    need help identifying my ignition

    I got a 1970 45 hp model 457HA. I just got this motor. I set the points at .020 like it said under the flywheel. Took it to the lake and it had no power. I figure I should put in new points and condensers. So, in trying to determine what parts I need, I find some conflicting information in...
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    1970 45 hp. flywheel nut size

    I got a 70' 45 hp. chrysler and it needs a flywheel nut. I thought it was 5/8"-18 but it is not. Can anyone tell me the correct size? Thanks, Dave
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    Is this the NAPA starter solenoid I need

    I need a starter solenoid for a 1970 45 hp. Chrysler. I did a search on here and found that a few members found marine grade solenoids at NAPA. Would someone be able to tell me if NAPA part #: SME 185816 would work for my application? I can't seem to find my exact motor in any of their...
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    1959 10hp Evinrude Tiller Problem

    This is my first outboard, so I am very new to this. i have a 1959 10hp sportwin. I tried the search, but I don't know what to search for. Here is my problem. I turn the handle to start and the engine starts. When I turn it towards the shift location, the engine stalls. I tried adjusting...
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    help me id this boat

    a friend of a friend sent me this cell phone pic of a boat for sale. all i know of it is, its an astro, 14 ft fiberglass with a 45 hp chrysler outboard. i did a google search but came up with nothing. what model is it? http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/2983132250_ae4c087228_o.jpg
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    59' evinrude fuel pump

    hello everyone. I know very little about outboards, so bear with me. To make a long story short, I acquired a 59' 10hp evinrude for $75. i was told it was a late 70's motor. When I saw the fuel connection, I knew right away that it was alot older (I had a 57' evinrude):(. I figured for $75...
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