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    Jeopardy Daily Double (Early Chrysler 45-55hp Power Trim Unit)

    OK Chrysler outboard diehards - Here's one to stump the best of them. Does anyone have knowledge on Chrysler power trim units used on the 35 - 55hp outboards in the early to mid 70's? How rare are they? Did they work ok? Does anyone know where I can find one? I know these power trim units...
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    1957 Fastwin Question

    Hello Gents, I am eyeing a 1957 18hp fastwin for my 1958 12' Crestliner Commander. However, it is not an electric start model. Can any of you tell me if this motor can be converted to electric start? I am thinking that I can buy a donor electric start powerhead and transplant the parts to my...
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    OMC Stringer Replacement Transom Seal ( OMC or aftermarket?)

    I have been told by a marina the aftermarket replacement transom seals for OMC stringer drives are sub standard. Can anyone confirm this?
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    1985 16.5 Ft Starcraft w OMC 120HP Stringer Outdrive (Leaking Transom Seal) HELP!!!!

    I have a leaking transom seal on my stringer outdrive and I would like to know if it is worthwhile to fix it. I have received so much contradictory information I don't know what to believe. Q1) Is the transom seal on an OMC stringer outdrive an inherently bad design which is prone to leakage...
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    Question related to timing a Chrysler 55hp (557HF)

    I have the manual for my Chrysler 55hp outboard and I am very familiar with the timing procedure. ( I have read it several times... no problem there) However, I don't have any way to precisely determine crank position to time the motor. (spec is 34 degrees before TDC at WOT) I am...
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    1975 Johnson 70HP Tilt Unit ?

    I recently picked up a 1975 Evinrude 70HP motor (model 70753e) with all of the controls however it does not have trim. I am now trying to determine what trim unit it takes . I have had a hard time finding information on the internet and need some advice from an experienced person that knows...
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    Ethanol Fuel Seperation Problems

    I suspect that I have an ethanol seperation problem. My engine dies under hard acceleration so I drained the carb bowl, collected the fuel into a glass jar. There is definatley two seperate layers in the fuel. After reading several posts online, I suspect ethanol seperation. How can this be...
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    OMC 2.5L - Hesitates and dies at high RPM?

    I have an OMC 2.5L 120hp which dies intermittently at high RPMS. If I let the boat sit (after it dies) for a short time it will restart and idle. However, upon running the boat back up to speed (around 25-30mph) it bogs down again. The carb was rebuilt lat year so I thought it might need a fuel...
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    OMC Stringer - Water Pump Tribulations

    I could not get water to circulate through my OMC 120 HP with the muffs on it. So I decided the impeller needed to be replaced. I removed the lower unit from my boat and disassembled. Upon inspection of my water pump assembly, I found the impeller was severely damaged and the pump housing...
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    OMC 120 - Cooling Problems

    I am having cooling problems and need some advice on what to check. I have a 84 OMC 120hp with a stringer out drive. I am not getting any water flow to the engine with the water muffs on. Basically water discharges out the small side holes in the lower section of the out drive but never makes...
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    OMC Stringer Drive - Shift Cable Removal

    Ok I found out the hard way. I attempted to disassemble my stringer drive to replace the water pump impeller tonight. Upon separating the lower unit from the upper unit I discovered that the shift cable will not allow me to remove the lower unit. So I had to put it back together by myself...
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    OMC 120HP - Water Pump Replacement

    I have an OMC 120HP motor with a OMC cobra out drive (mid eighties boat) and I am not getting water flow through the motor with the muffs on and the engine running. I am thinking the water pump in the out drive is shot. Can anyone provide advice on what the problem is ? How hard is it to...
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    OMC 120HP - Select Trim Problems

    The select trim on my OMC 120HP will not work. I have the three wire unit which sits beneath the front of the engine. When I try to move the trim in either direction it just clicks in the engine compartment. The first thing I checked was the connections at the solenoids. I confirmed they...
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    Chrysler Shallow Hull Conqueror - Motor Selection

    I am now searching for an outboard for a Chrysler shallow hull conqueror. I have had a hard time finding an original 135 hp motor. However, there are several Chrysler 105hp motors available. Will this motor provide adequate power to push this boat? Does anyone have any advice on which size...
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    Boat Convertible Tops - Where to buy?

    Does anyone know a source for new old stock convertible tops? Any brand is ok but my original was a Taylor made top. I am in process of restoring a 1968 15ft Mirrocraft closed bow Fish and Ski and I need a new convertible top. I would also welcome any links to any supplier of boat interior...
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    16Ft Mirro Craft-55HP Chrysler (Top Speed?)

    I have a 16' aluminum Mirro Craft with a 1973 Chrysler 55HP outboard. The boat construction is basically like a row boat and weighs around 350lbs. Can someone familiar with the Chrysler 55HP give me an idea of how fast it push my boat. The prop is a 10 1/2 x 12 . Thanks
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    1973 Chrysler 55HP Outboard (557HF) Tachometer

    I would like to add a tach to my 1973 Chrysler 55HP outboard. (Std ignition) Can anyone tell me how many pulses my motor generates? Thanks a million. Rob Jackson
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