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    throttle adjustment help

    do i need to adjust my throttle cable if i turn the idle screw up a bit? my boat runs well but dies when i put it in gear unless i idle it up a bit. do i need to set the carbs it is a 71 chrysler 85hp outboard so there's three and the linkages are lined up well. any help is appreciated.
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    gear case seals are leaking!

    i was told i should start a new topic for this new problem so here goes. i changed the water pump and the gear oil in the lower unit and took it out for a test ride. it all seemed to work but when i checked the gear oil it turned white. i didn't go far and it was working well as i took it out so...
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    1973 chrysler 85hp outboard no spark HELP PLEASE?

    there is a regulator i know but this is the only model ever made that has this huge capacitor. look at the diagram im not sure of its purpose completely .
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    still wont fire 73 chrysler 85hp outboard

    another almost identical but no capacitor in this one i can see. whats it for? as there is no condenser next to my points would the big capacitor take this place?
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    still wont fire 73 chrysler 85hp outboard

    so here is a diagram of my wiring. i need to know what wire is the stop wire? and do i unhook all the regulator wires or just the red to test for fire?
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    still wont fire 73 chrysler 85hp outboard

    i have a no spark issue not getting any spark to any of the three cylinders why? if i take off the regulator to test it does anyone know what the numbers should be? what ohms or voltage or resistance for a multimeter? my magnapower ignition is nice and green on the back side so it looks to be...
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    no spark 73 chrysler 85hp outboard

    i have a no spark issue not getting any spark to any of the three cylinders why? if i take off the regulator to test it does anyone know what the numbers should be? what ohms or voltage or resistance for a multimeter? my magnapower ignition is nice and green on the back side so it looks to be...
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    1973 chrysler 85hp outboard no spark HELP PLEASE?

    so i ran it and it was perfect it sounded so good. then i changed the old water pump and went to start it after a couple days and it did rain and i had a tarp over it all but i am sure moisture got in a bit. anyway when i went to start it now i have no spark on any cylinders! i used the...
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