Chrysler 75hp value?

[Thinqer33]

I ran across a 75hp Chrysler in a garage. Are these motors any good? The guy didn't know much about it's history (hours, etc). I have a little runabout that it would fit nicely on. I think it's a 1970's vintage? Any info?

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: Chrysler 75hp value?

You had better LOVE everything about that motor, parts are often hard to come by & expensive since Chrysler got out of the OB market.

Some do like the big boxy look of them.......

Post the model & serial #, perhaps someone will have a source for parts.

Might make a good anchor :watermelon:

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: Chrysler 75hp value?

While I like them, I generally stay away from the early Chrysler engines unless I get them dirt cheap.

1. While most parts are available, you need to work to find small stuff like water pump impellers and props.
2. People simply do not want an engine that old and they are difficult to resell
3. Chrysler engines after 1979 have a better lower unit which gives more speed for the same horsepower It also looks way better.

However, if you don't mind the possibility of the engine needing work and don't mind working on it yourself, then go ahead and buy it.

If the engine is running and can be demonstrated, a reasonable offer would be up to 300-350. If the engine can not be demonstrated running, then100-200 bucks max.

If at all possible run a compression test. If you can not, pull all three plugs and put your thumb over each plug hole while turning the flywheel by hand. If it blows your thumb off the hole, compression should be decent If it does not, don't buy the engine-- or offer to let him pay you 50 bucks to take it off his hands LOL