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    Scarab 195 open or a Yamaha 190 FSH sport

    Which one is a better buy? Thinking about getting a brand new 2020 boat I like the concept of these boats but don't know much about them.
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    1976 Chrysler 135 motor flushing

    Question for you guys. On my Chrysler outboard the water intake is right on the gear housing of the lower unit. Does anyone make a set of water muffs for this? I just don't have a big enough tank to put the motor into.
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    trim/tilt motor 1977 Chrysler 135

    I am trying to install a new trim/tilt motor on to a new trim pump. My problem is I cant get it to line up correctly ( the motor to the pump) is there a trick to this? it is the last step in my motor revival and it makes me want to punch myself in the face HAHAHAHA!
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    Chrysler outboard Distrubitor question!

    Good evening, Question about my points distributor. there is a black little box on the side of the distributor and I was wondering what it does and how it it wired up. its like a switch has a little white button that rides up and down on a arched piece of metal.
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    Firing order on Chrysler 135

    This may be a dumb question but i will ask it anyways. Is there any certain way that the spark plug wires are installed? how do I know what wire goes to what plug i guess is a better way of asking. I got a different distributor can and just want to make sure I put it on correctly. Thank you...
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    Chrysler 135 Starting issues

    Hey all, Next problem that has been causing me issues. So when i crank the engine the starter turns the fly wheel slow like a dead battery. Things i have tried so far. 1. replaced the starter 2. replaced the cables from the battery to the motor 3. Replaced the ground wire from ground to...
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    Chrysler 135 shift issue.

    Good morning all, I am having issues shifting on my outboard. I can shift into forward but not reverse it feels like it is bound up. by the way this is happening while not running and running. So if I disconnect the shift cable i can easily move the selector on the motor from neutral to...
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    1977 Chrysler 135 ignition wiring help

    Good evening, So as i stated i have an Chrysler 135 outboard that is giving me some ignition trouble. So, on the back of my ignition switch there are these letters. A M M B C S My diagram shows that "B" is that battery, C is choke, A isn't listed, one of the M's goes to the TACH terminal...
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    Chrysler 135 hp trim tilt/Trim motor

    So here is my new issue, I have a 1976 Chrysler 135 outboard. All of the trim system is there except the Trim motor that connects to the reservoir. My question is What kind of Trim motor do I need? when i do a search there is 50 different ones that come up. Does anyone know the correct trim...
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    Swapping lower units

    Good morning, So i recently bought an old Larson tri hull boat and it has a 73 Johnson 115 hp on her that the lower unit has basically rotted away. With the boat i was also given a 73 60 hp Johnson which is in perfect running order. My question is are these lower units able to be swapped or...
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    neutral safety switch issue

    So, a new issue came up. I have a 1988 OMC 2.3 and when I go to shift it forward it hits the neutral safety switch and kills it right away. Is there an adjustment that I can make for this?
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    1988 omc 2.3l headgasket

    So, I am looking for gaskets for my 2.3l engine does anyone know where I can get a head gasket,exhaust manifold and intake manifold gasket? I took this motor to a guy to get it fixed. He got it running and said it was running really rough and kept overheating while steam was coming out pf the...
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    1988 Bayliner capri Rear casting deck with inboard

    Anybody have pictures of rear casting deck or have they built one. I am looking for ideas for mine and would like to see what others have done.
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    No power to dash

    Good afternoon, So my issues is no power after i was cranking the engine over. So, i thought it would be a good time to fire up the OMC 2.3l piece of crap. It didn't disappoint. It has been sitting for a while with an empty gas tank. I cranked it over with some gas in the carb a nothing. So...
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    I am looking for help for OMC 2.3l Bayliner 1750 capri

    What v belts do I use for this engine? Are they the ranger motor bets or special OMC belts? Just want to have new ones on before I take this thing out on her maiden voyage. Any help would be great thank you.
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