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    Problem again ! Chrysler 55hp

    So after rebuilt carb, fuel pump, idling adjusting and repeated testing on driveway, I went out to the lake with a boating friend last week. Engine started right up, things went smooth and we were on the lake for an hour and returned home. We didn't stop the engine during that whole hour...
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    Finally boating ! (Following 1st time boating total disaster)

    After my "First time boating total disaster (previous thread)" few weeks ago, I went to the same lake with an experienced boating friend. He showed me how to launch the boat etc. Everything was so easy for him. So, out in the water, we first figured out the water is still shallow (same as...
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    Chrysler 55hp (555HD) working !!!

    I just want to write a quick note and thanks to you guys helping me out fixing up the engine. After rebuilding the carb, fuel pump, idle adjustment (throttle stop position) etc, I went to the lake today with an experienced boating friend. The engine started right up, idling fine, shifting into...
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    Springs for manual motor tilt? Homebrew ideas?

    So, as my first boating experience was a disaster, I'm planning for a better one next time. One of the problems was the motor tilting. It is completely manual and the motor is so heavy. Buying an aftermarket electric/hydraulic tilting system is definitely beyond my reach mainly due to...
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    First time boating total disaster today.

    I'm a first timer and got an old boat (Seabreeze tri-hull) with Chrysler 55HP engine. I have been working on engine for the past week and got it running although not smoothly tuned. Family has been bugging me so we decided to give it a try this morning. We went to a lake launching ramp. I...
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    How to adjust/tune-up? (Chrysler 55HP)

    Hi...Now I have the motor running, I'd to tune it up. IDLE Mixture: At first, I put the idle mixture screw to 1 1/4 turn CCW from fully seated position. The idling is rough and I have to put it at 3/4 turn CCW from from fully seated position. Is this setting running richer than 1 1/4 turns...
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    Chrysler 55hp (555HD) won't start

    :( I have been working on this outboard for a while trying to get it started but no luck so far. The motor was in storage for around 3 years. I have opened the carb and clean it up really well. Got the gummy stuff out and have sprayed the injecter cleaner through the jet nozzle to ensure...
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