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    Reverse problems

    I have a 1980 chrysler 45 hp outboard motor. I am having problems with the reverse on it. First off when I put it into reverse, half of the time it just grinds and won't go into reverse, and the other half the motor just kicks up. I have the motor lock on, which I think might be messed up. I...
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    1980 Chrysler 45 hp electrical problem

    I have a 1980 chrysler 45 hp outboard. I went fishing yesterday and when I put the boat in the water the motor started right up with no problems. I fished for a couple of hours then went to start the motor and nothing, there was no power at all. I turned the key and the motor didn't try to...
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    1980 45 hp Chrysler fuel problems

    I am having problems with keeping the my 45 hp chrysler outboard running. I think it is a fuel issue. The motor will start up and idle good for a little while but when I get to going the motor starts to cut out and dies. To get it started again I have to pump the primer bulb on the gas line...
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    1980 45 hp Chrysler (Need Help)

    I just purchased an older aluminum boat that has a 1980 45 hp Chrysler motor on it. I am not familiar with the chrysler motor at all. I started it up and cannot see where the water pump is putting out any water (the pisser). I am afraid to run it very much because if the water pump isn't...
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    850 Thunderbolt won't start, need help!

    I recently purchased a boat that has a 1976 mercury 850 thunderbolt on it. The motor will not start. The previous owner said that he did a compression check, which turned out good. He said that it wasn't getting fire. I checked it out myself and it is getting fire. The fuel line needs...
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