I need help ID'ing my chrysler outboard..

[hellat71]

I just bought a 18 foot larson and a 115 hp chrysler outboard. The engine is in great shape I just dont know what year it is, any help to figure this out would be great thanks! model # 856X4L serial # 1238

 

[BuzzStPoint]

Re: I need help ID'ing my chrysler outboard..

I just bought a 18 foot larson and a 115 hp chrysler outboard. The engine is in great shape I just dont know what year it is, any help to figure this out would be great thanks! model # 856X4L serial # 1238

Is that the model on the outboard? Then you don't have a 115hp outboard

If so, then:
Model: 856X4L:
Make: Chrysler/Force
Year: 1984
Horse Power: 85HP

 

[hellat71]

Re: I need help ID'ing my chrysler outboard..

well, the top on the engine says 115 chrysler..but yes, on the moter under the cover the model # says 856X4L serial # 1238. Is it possible to put the wrong top on the motor then?

THANKS!

 

[BuzzStPoint]

Re: I need help ID'ing my chrysler outboard..

Yes, If that is the model stamped on the plate to the engine. then you have a 85 horse.

Many time people will break the cowl. Or flew off on the water. Just found another one and put it on.

Sneaky people will put on a higher rated HP cowl to fool a potential buyer.

but, that being said. Your engine is a 85 hp built in 1984

 

[hellat71]

Re: I need help ID'ing my chrysler outboard..

Thanks, Im looking undre the seloc online manu's... and all the crysler/force 1984 85 hp engine are 3 cyl 2 stroke..but this engine is a 4 cyl 2 stroke..i'm pretty sure. Where am I going wrong?

 

[oswald]

Re: I need help ID'ing my chrysler outboard..

If the engine is 4 cylinder is a 115 hp.
Somebody changed the identification plate. Why???
oswald

 

[BuzzStPoint]

Re: I need help ID'ing my chrysler outboard..



That makes no sense why someone would change the plate.
Whats the capacity plate on the boat say for max HP? Perhaps someone wanted to fool the DNR by sticking a lower HP plate on.


Count the spark plug wires.

is there plate on the engine ? or is this scratched or markered in?

Any way of posting some pics of the engine?

 

[hellat71]

Re: I need help ID'ing my chrysler outboard..

There are 4 spark plugs, i will get some pics up here and show you where the plate is and more of the engine, thanks