Year of O/B motor and number breakdown:

[th69judge]

Hi:

New to the board, have been visiting for a few weeks now and read quite a few threads. Lots of great information.

I have a 55hp Chrysler O/B motor that was built in Barrie, ON, Canada and would like to know the year of it. The Model # 555 BC; Serial # 2013.

I believe it may be a 1975 but I am not sure and would like to confirm so I can order a service manual, parts manual and other parts for it.

Also can someone explain the model # breakdown.

Thanks for your time and look forward to your response(s).

Regards,
Dave

 

[wickware]

Re: Year of O/B motor and number breakdown:

I went to Fore & Aft and asked for 1971-72 Chrysler 35 HP engine parts since that was what the pervious owner told me it was. Plus, I had the model # and serial # off the engine. I was told from the computer?s info that the 35 HP started in 1973. I went with those parts and they fit fine. I feel they would answer your question if you e-mail your question with ref to the model # and serial #.

Good Luck,
Joe

Fore & Aft Marine
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[eurolarva]

Re: Year of O/B motor and number breakdown:

The motor is from 1971. Sorry cant help with the numbers and letters and what they mean. Seems the newer they got the numbers meant something else. Try the chrysler crew for a manual for it.