Buying Chrysler 115

[G DANE]

I´ve been offered a 115 Hp Chrysler outboard, T&T i think i can negociate to a reasonable price.<br /><br />Seller advises it to be 1979, its been sitting for 10 years, indoor, due to some ignition problems. compression seems to be VERY fine, and i will check lower unit. Are these engines as much trouble as their rep. says ? Is it true it has basicly beltdriven automotive ignition ?<br /><br />Are parts still available ?<br /><br />Is there anything else to look for.

 

[G DANE]

Re: Buying Chrysler 115

Bump - any advise ?

 

[steelespike]

Re: Buying Chrysler 115

I wouldnt buy a Chrysler as an everyday motor.<br /> I feel that parts are just too hard to find<br /> and Ill bet pretty pricey.I would guess reliability is at best fair.<br /> It appears that motors 35 and up share some parts.<br /> My info only goes to 73 but it appears that<br /> 3 and 4 cylinder motors share the same bore and stroke and possibly the same ignition parts.I<br />believe your discription of the ignition is correct.Merc used a similar system succesfully for some years.<br /> I think the system works ok the problem is parts.<br /> And I believe it requires special tools to retime.<br /> Im guessing caps and rotors are hard to come by.<br /> My manual shows many Chryslers share the<br />Tillotson wb Carb With changes in jets and number of carbs.<br />I bet tilt and trim parts are impossible to find.<br /> It would be fun to try to save an old Chrysler but I dont think pratical.<br />I think I would do a complete search for parts<br />before before buying.

 

[Bear]

Re: Buying Chrysler 115

Check if parts is available:<br /><br /> http://www.mercruiserparts.com/select_models2.asp?type_id=CHRY <br /><br /> http://www.dolleroffshore.com/parts.cfm <br /><br /> http://outboardparts.com/chrysler/chryslerforce/chryslerforcewelcomepage.htm <br /><br />To order parts, you can also try Marinshopen in Sweden:<br /> http://www.marinshopen.se/ <br /><br />For troubleshooting help later:<br /> http://outboardparts.com/chrysler/miscellaneous/troubleshootinghelp.htm <br /><br />You can also do a search in this section for: <br />chrysler parts www<br /><br />Hope it helps.<br /><br />

 

[G DANE]

Re: Buying Chrysler 115

I talked to the guy today - is was a 105 HP, which is same 4 cylinder block. It is running and T&T functioning.