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    Need help !! Doel Fin and Force ?

    I tried to install a DoelFin Hydrofoil on my 98 Force 75HP and the holes will be very close of the skeg ( tab ) I am afraid to drill that and make the holes too close might crack the skeg housing - there is may be a way if I push the fins further in but I have no idea how there should be how far...
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    Need your inputs- Kicker setup ?

    Hello All,<br /><br />I Want to install a 8-HP kicker motor on my fishing boat it is a long shaft 22.5 inches, but if I install it on the place where it should be on the transom the cavitation plate is above the bottom line of the hull, the propeller is in line with the bottom, so if I use it...
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    Need your inputs- Kicker setup ?

    Hello All,<br /><br />I Want to install a 8-HP kicker motor on my fishing boat it is a long shaft 22.5 inches, but if I install it on the place where it should be on the transom the cavitation plate is above the bottom line of the hull, the propeller is in line with the bottom, so if I use it...
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    Props - SS or Alu

    What is the advantage of a stainless steel prop versus an aluminium cast ? Where or why the stainless steel is better ?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Mario
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    *** Feedbacks***Help ! Can't find seal for a prop shaft

    Hello All,<br />Just to let you know that I got in touch with the people at Doller Offshore Marine and those guys are incredible, in 24 hours they reply to me 4 times for a 4.80$ seal and supply me with all the infos that I need - how much $ - delivry time - and more. The seal is still available...
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    Fuel Supply !

    If I want to set my kicker motor on the same fuel tank as the main motor ( inboard tank ), what should I do ? Isntall it with a ''Y'' connection or a two way valve. I was thinking of putting a Y fitting at the outlet of the tank before or in front of the two prime bulbs.<br /><br />Let me know...
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    Shifter on Chrysler 8-HP ?

    I need information Please, on how to adjust the shift rod on a Chrysler 8hp - 1973 - I changed the impeller and I turn the rod few times - don't ask me why ... :mad: - look like I had nothing better to do, and now I want to be sure it will back to the good place, so how many turns in or at...
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    Old Chrysler parts ?

    Is there a place where to find seals for a lower unit on a Chrysler '73 - 8 HP - I need the seal for the drive shaft and for the prop shaft. I did look with an outboard shop near my place and the guy told me that the seal for the prop is discontinued ?? Help !!!!<br /><br />Mario :(
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    Leak test lower unit

    With how much pressure (PSI) should I leak down test a lower unit on a Chrysler 8 hp - 1973 ?<br /><br />Thanks <br /><br />Mario
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    Best Wishes

    Happy Holidays and best Wishes to all Iboats members and family.<br /><br />Happy boating for 2003 !<br /><br /> :) :) <br /><br />Mario
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    Fuel mix for Chrysler 1973

    What is the fuel mix for a 1973 Chrysler - 8hp - 1973 - is it 25:1 or 50:1 ?<br /><br />Thanks <br /><br />Mario :)
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    Thanks Alcan !

    Thank you for the info about the year of prod. for my Chrysler 83BD.<br /><br />Smoky :)
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    Message for ''alcan'' Can't find proper model ID and year

    I have a Chrysler 8hp - model: 83-BD serial: 1010 - it is a long shaft 22.5 inches and I can't find this model no where in many online parts lookup catalog. Is there someone with an idea of what year this motor could be ?<br /><br />Thanks !<br /><br />Mario
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    Chrysler lower unit lubricant ?

    Could anyone tell me if the lower unit on Chrysler 8 HP - '76 or '77 model 83-BD has to be fill with special grease or gear oil ?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Mario :)
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    Chrysler Expert ???

    Hello all, <br /><br />Could anyone tell me if Chrysler made some 8 HP motor and in the range of what year production if they made any.<br /><br />There is a guy who has one for sale but he got it two years ago from a friend and he has no idea of the year.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Mario...
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    Air filter and / or noise reducer

    Do you know if is normal for all Force motors to not have an air filter or even a noise reducer or damper in front of the carb and is there any kit available to install on those ? Mine is a Force - 75 HP - 1998<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Mario :)
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    Kicker installation ?

    Hella all,<br /><br />Only for trolling purpose, is it a big deal if I install my kicker motor with the cavitation plate above the bottom of the boat and even the prop will be just above the bottom line of the boat.<br />My problem is that I need an extra long shaft -25'' shaft and they are not...
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    Suzuki 7.5 HP last year made ?

    Does anyone know what was the last year that Suzuki stopped the production of the 7.5 HP - I know a guy who has one for sale and he is not sure about the year and if I look in NADA past 1979 there is no listing, could be possible this was the last year of prod. <br /><br />Thanks<br /><br...
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    9.9 versus 7.5 HP ?

    Hi boaters,<br /><br />I am looking to buy a used small kicker for my boat, that I will use for trolling and as a spare motor in case the bigger guy let me down one day!!<br /><br />So I am looking for a 9.9 HP any brand and last week end I found a guy who has a Suzuki 7.5 HP for sale, the year...
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    Aluminium crack repair ?

    Any good way or ideas on how to repair light cracks in aluminium. There is a thin crack about 3 inches long on the top bow section of my boat,<br />made by friction or too much stress against the bow stopper wheel.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Mario :confused:
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