4HP Chrysler 42H9F Help Needed

[Eric0803]

I may get thrown to the wolves here.

Im a new owner of a 4 HP Chrysler model #42H9F which is a 1979.

I know nothing at all about this motor as it was given to me. I have always owned inboards so I am new to the outboard thing. I have put it on my 14' flatbottom boat and put in gas with a mixture of 50:1 and it started on the second pull and purred like a kitten.

I noticed that the back of it where the tilt is, the rod through it is gone. No big deal there as I am going to make a rod to fit and hold it.

There is a knob there close to it as well that turns and it also has a grease fitting. What is this and does the knob need to be tight or not.

Also where can I find another gas cap with a float in it since the gas tank is on top.

Also there is no reverse that I can find. Except for the fact you can turn the motor around 360 degrees.

Is there anything I should learn or know about this motor.

Thanks for your time.

Eric

 

[Sponsonwalker]

Re: 4HP Chrysler 42H9F Help Needed

I think I can help with a few of the questions:

The black knob tightens or loosens the steering, that is, makes it easier or harder to turn the motor. You adjust it so you can steer, but just enough so the motor will stay on course when you let go of the tiller.

Reverse is simply turning the motor 180 degrees, as you said.

Keep an eye on eBay or Craigslist for the gas cap. Some OMC remote fuel tanks have a cap that will fit, just make sure it has a vent screw.

Parts for these motors are getting harder to find. I bought an old parts motor to fix up my buddy's Chrysler.

Hope this helps.