1966 Chrysler 50hp 50661

[Bobosoltan]

I am new to boating. I have a 1966 Chrysler 50 horse power outboard. It was not running and I took off the fly wheel to check things out. It seems the timing Cam was not spinning. The Cam itself has a place for a key but the shaft has absolutely no spot for a key . I don't know how to Lock the Cam in place or even set the timing. Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[Bobosoltan]

Found answer by reading posts. Someone put wrong key in and gave up on it. They then sold it to me....

 

[jerryjerry05]

Glad you figured it out.

 

[wickware]

Did you have the torque specks and tool to hold the Flywheel while torqueing? I have a 1968 35 HP Chrysler that I serviced for years and a Clymer Chrysler/Force Manual was the best Reference for most on my services. I shared a lot of my services and tips under Wickware. I look at this Board every few weeks vs daily when I was actively fishing. There are some good Techs on this Board toward servicing the "Old Monsters"! When I started Boating and servicing I had good Local Parts but finally had to order the few parts I needed. My Impeller was my #1 need and I finally replaced my points and condenser.

Good Lock!

 

[wickware]

There are plenty Pics and steps I shared on most of my services. I enjoyed the services due to my Small Combustion Engines And Auto Engines I serviced.

I'll hope to Bounce Back but now I understand why I see some boats parked for years.

 

[wickware]

Bobosoltan, Please share 2 close pics of your engine and flywheel Torq spec used. Linkage Side and Rear with the hood off. I would like to compare it with my 68. Please allow the full leg to show from the rear. Since 2014, I have not given up on feeling well enough to use my boat again.