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    Carb on 1958 10hp seahorse

    hi, got a 58 seahorse, Model:QD19 serial: B2477, have replaced coils, checked water pump etc all the normal things you do to a old engine when you get it, including altering from the pressure cruis-aday tank system to a suction line ( a tank over here is impossible to source ) She starts and...
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    Chrysler 45 Charging problems

    Just when i thought it was safe to put her back in the water, decided to double check everything, and i find that i am not getting a charge. Q1 - I am reading only 5 vdc from the rectifier, what should i be getting ? Q2 - I am reading only 3 vac going into the rectifier, again what should...
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    1983 55hp Chrysler Prestolite ignition Wiring

    Hi, and thanks in advance for any help anyone can provide. OK i have the wiring diagram in my manual, but for the life of me i can not understand how the ignition switch controls the engine, starting at the beginning 1) got engine, connected battery and touch red (live) and yellow ( starter...
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    What year did Chrysler cease production ?

    as in title, what year did Chrysler cease production, and what was the most reliable engine they built / most sucessful model ?
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    Chrysler 45 conversion from Magnapower to "old" points type ignition

    OK folks, the Magnapower unit has finally given up the ghost, and getting a replacement here in the UK is very expensive and rare as rocking horse muck. I am told that it is possible to convert back to points / condensor system and fit new ignition coils, is it possible ? and has anyone on...
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    Chrysler 45

    hi, just bought a Chrysler 45, not sure of year , where is the serial number on these engines? also it has "Magnapower" ignition, when were these introduced ? Just got to order a manual now to cover it once i know the year of manufacture
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    1996 Evinrude 60 hp crankshaft

    hi, still waiting for my manual to arrive, in the meantime i am starting to bolt the engine back together, what torque should the conrod caps be and also the bolts that hold the crankcase halves together, both the big studs and the outer small ones ? thanks in advance Neal
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    quicksilver control wiring

    hi, i went ahead and bought the 1981 merc 50 after listening to the great advice on here, PROBLEM the quicksilver controler that came with does not have the wiring connected, i have just a loom with 8 wires sticking out, i have listed these below and what i assume are the purpose,could someone...
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    Which way for the pistons 1996 60 hp 3 cyl

    OK, stupid i know, pulled the powerhead apart to change a suspect bearing, thought what the hell might as well change all while at it, NOW the problem is i forgot to mark the pistons, i know which is top middle and bottom, but they have cutouts in the sides of the pistons, which i think are the...
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    year of Merc 50

    hi, first post, need to find out year of the merc 50, 4cyl i have bought, i have read through loads of threads on here, and followed the links in some of them, but i can not find my serial number listed, hopefully you guys out there will point me in the right direction. number is 9310574...
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