1974 Chrysler 135 hp limping

WinnerCougar74

WinnerCougar74

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Actually, just replacing the powerhead on mine would be the simplest thing to do for an old guy like me. Anybody have a good one for sale?
 
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WinnerCougar74 said:
Actually, just replacing the powerhead on mine would be the simplest thing to do for an old guy like me. Anybody have a good one for sale?
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That is what I did a couple years ago......bought a rebuilt one from Franz Marine. It was actually a 1988 Force PH and he set it up to work on my engine (drilled/tapped for mounting the distributor and changed the crank bearing cage for the dist belt). Wiseco pistons. Everything bolted up fine. Wasn't a cheap fix......but was done right.
 
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WinnerCougar74

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Well, my old Chrysler outboard experience is over. I came home last night with a running Yamaha 90 2 stoke for $1200. I would imagine you guys will excommunicate me now. Yeah, I fought the fine fight for 7 years. I enjoyed learning about classic 2 stroke outboards and I was proud at how that 51 year old outboard took me to a lot of places, from the Chesapeake Bay to Cape Cod to Lake Ontario but I'm not as much of a tinkerer as I thought I was. Right now I think I will part it out on Ebay. The carbs and lower end should bring $300. Any advice on parting out a outboard would be appreciated. I hate adding to the landfill anymore than I have to.
 
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I've been working on Force's and selling parts for over 35+ years and can say I've never ripped anybody off.
Some people think they've got a gold mine and charge way too much.
Saw a lower unit from a 88/125 The guy wanted $1000 Shame on him.
 
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WinnerCougar74 said:
Well, my old Chrysler outboard experience is over. I came home last night with a running Yamaha 90 2 stoke for $1200. I would imagine you guys will excommunicate me now. Yeah, I fought the fine fight for 7 years. I enjoyed learning about classic 2 stroke outboards and I was proud at how that 51 year old outboard took me to a lot of places, from the Chesapeake Bay to Cape Cod to Lake Ontario but I'm not as much of a tinkerer as I thought I was. Right now I think I will part it out on Ebay. The carbs and lower end should bring $300. Any advice on parting out a outboard would be appreciated. I hate adding to the landfill anymore than I have to.
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Nice find! It amazes me the deals you can find on outboard in the US, I'm located in Mexico the main market of marine stuff here is in the coasts and most of the outboards are run until they completely die, in my last trip to the beach I asked a couple fishermen where I could find a good used outboard and they told me that is not common they beat the hell out of them and then just buy a new one, market place doesn't have many either, I live three hours from Texas probably my best shot is to make a road trip over there and try to find one.
 
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