1974 Chrysler 135 hp limping

[WinnerCougar74]

Was your 235 v6 a VRO outboard or premix?

 

[WinnerCougar74]

Actually, just replacing the powerhead on mine would be the simplest thing to do for an old guy like me. Anybody have a good one for sale?

 

[tg3690]

Actually, just replacing the powerhead on mine would be the simplest thing to do for an old guy like me. Anybody have a good one for sale?

That is what I did a couple years ago......bought a rebuilt one from Franz Marine. It was actually a 1988 Force PH and he set it up to work on my engine (drilled/tapped for mounting the distributor and changed the crank bearing cage for the dist belt). Wiseco pistons. Everything bolted up fine. Wasn't a cheap fix......but was done right.

 

[WinnerCougar74]

Well, my old Chrysler outboard experience is over. I came home last night with a running Yamaha 90 2 stoke for $1200. I would imagine you guys will excommunicate me now. Yeah, I fought the fine fight for 7 years. I enjoyed learning about classic 2 stroke outboards and I was proud at how that 51 year old outboard took me to a lot of places, from the Chesapeake Bay to Cape Cod to Lake Ontario but I'm not as much of a tinkerer as I thought I was. Right now I think I will part it out on Ebay. The carbs and lower end should bring $300. Any advice on parting out a outboard would be appreciated. I hate adding to the landfill anymore than I have to.