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  1. WinnerCougar74

    Bad plug wire- 89 force 85hp

    Just to give you a comparison. My 1974 Chrysler 135hp would only get to 4500rpms and 38mphs at WOT with a 19 pitch prop. The boat is a 19ft Winner all fiberglass. Weighs about 1800 lbs. When I switched to a 17 pitch prop it can go to 5500rpms and 34mph. I have done a lot of tuning but these...
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    1991 ?? Mercury Force - Fuel streaming from prop while priming

    I had a 1 month old diaphragm rip on me. I was told a cough or backfire can cause it. Fortunately I bought a lot of them knowing that they are a weak point on these motors. I also had fuel running down the exhaust leg. I though it was a float needle that was stuck open but I was wrong. It was...
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    New NGK BR8HS plugs improve overall performance

    Update on the NGK BR8HS plugs. I dodged a bullet. While running back to the dock (about a 15 minute run) and running at 4300rpm the engine started running badly. I decided to go the rest of the way with my kicker so I didn't ruin anything. I found one plug with a smashed electrode on #3...
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    FUEL PUMP orafices: 3/8" vs 5/16" 1996 FORCE 75hp

    1974 chrysler 135hp, 5/16 into the fuel pump and 1/4" coming out of the fuel pump and into the carbs. both are a real nice fit. slip on with just a little effort and seal with tubing style cable ties
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    How long have you owned a Chrysler Outboard and what has been your experience

    It would be great to get more ownership experiences.
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    How long have you owned a Chrysler Outboard and what has been your experience

    Hey that is very nice of you.
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    How long have you owned a Chrysler Outboard and what has been your experience

    Yes, I have that plug. Seems like a real good place for it. 1/8 NPT is the thing I needed. Thx
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    How long have you owned a Chrysler Outboard and what has been your experience

    I already have an alarm. I would like to add a gauge but I'm not sure what I need. It is a 1974. The online Mercury parts list only goes back to 1976. I have an original 1974 parts book. Just not sure how to add a gauge. I have seen one that attached to the face of the head. If I use that kind...
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    How long have you owned a Chrysler Outboard and what has been your experience

    Good point, wish I could have a temp gauge and the alarm.
  10. WinnerCougar74

    How long have you owned a Chrysler Outboard and what has been your experience

    It just feels right to have a temp gauge. I would like one for my Chrysler. Do you remember what parts you had to buy?
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    How long have you owned a Chrysler Outboard and what has been your experience

    What a great story. So I guess your engine overheated and ruined the powerhead. Very good story to remind all of us to do the regular maintenance. Just bought a point and shoot thermometer to regularly check the temperature on the powerhead. Most outboards can easily get the powerhead passages...
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    How long have you owned a Chrysler Outboard and what has been your experience

    I thought this may or may not be an interesting subject. I have owned my 1974 Chrysler 135hp for about 2 1/2 years. So far the best advise I have gotten is don't mess with it just run it. Strong points: light weight and simple design compared to other outboards. It reminds me of owning an old...
  13. WinnerCougar74

    Startup sneeze-1988 125hp

    The repair manual says to start the idle screw adjustment at 1 1/8 turns out from seat. Then go lean 1/8th turn at a time until it starts to miss. A real key is to let it run for 10-15 seconds between each adjustment to let the engine settle into the new adjustment. Then you do the same thing in...
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    Extra parts got my 1974 135hp back on the water

    This is exactly what I have read before. The condenser helps with corrosion on the points when running an auto style setup without a CDI box. I was running the Magnapower and the points only lasted a sort time before they pitted badly. Weird.
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    Little known salt water impeller housing

    I think it is a Chrysler outboard issue. The first post explains the difference.
  16. WinnerCougar74

    Gas spewing from Carb

    Check the fuel pump diaphragm. I had one tear on me for no reason and when I pumped the fuel bulb gas would pour out of the bottom carb. I bypassed the bottom carb and pumped the fuel bulb again and fuel still flowed out of the bottom carb and the exhaust port down by the prop. If the fuel pump...
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    Little known salt water impeller housing

    You should be able to search for F5H074 on the internet
  18. WinnerCougar74

    Extra parts got my 1974 135hp back on the water

    The points aren't cheap depending on where you get them and they are tough to replace/adjust because the distributor is upside down so I'm gonna experiment with adding a condenser and I will post the results.
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    Little known salt water impeller housing

    Sorry about that it is 6 blades. The one that was in it before had 12 vanes like the picture below. The 6 blade might help do a better job of moving debris and water than the 12 blade. I sometime go thru shallow fresh water with plants growing in it. I 'm thinking it might help get thru the...
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    Little known salt water impeller housing

    Some websites list the F5H074 as HEAVY DUTY WATER PUMP RECOMMENDED FOR CONTINUED OPERATION IN SANDY OR SALT WATER.
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