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    105HP Chrysler no spark

    This motor has run like a top since I got it 3 years ago, but this year I can't get her going. Ran fine when it was winterized and put away in the fall. In April I took the motor off to replace the tilt hydraulic line (so disconnected everything) and put it back on last week. I carefully...
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    Chrysler 4 cylinder: Can I use an AGM battery?

    Looks like my battery has given up the ghost, won't hold a charge. Marine AGM batteries are on sale, but not sure if they are prone to being overcharged on my old Chrysler 105HP. It has the original regulator with the fins. Anyone know if this will work ok or am I likely to fry it by charging...
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    Tilt line leaks at VB connection

    Been fighting with a leaking connection on the bottom port of my Chrysler 105HP tilt trim valve body. The flare nut threads look fine and the end of the stainless steel line itself seems ok, so I replaced the VB but it still leaks under pressure right past the threads. Any ideas on repair...
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    Replaced valve body, won't tilt down

    Replaced my old valve body with a new one today but now it won't tilt down. Tilts up fine, and will still slowly bleed down but when I press the down button the motor runs and it drops about an inch but no more and the motor keeps whirring. I realised that it was tilted at about 45 degrees...
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    seal for tilt/trim valve body?

    With all that's been written here about the valve bodies I have been unable to find a reference to the big seal that goes around the valve body before it goes back on the reservoir. It's not really an o-ring... it's kind of flattish. Should I re-use the old one, or replace with a new one... and...
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    1976 Chrysler 105 - winter project

    Well, harmonic balancer puller has been located and I'll have it tomorrow. Not much else I can do until I get the flywheel off, so tonight I *carefully* removed the exhaust cover. Luck was on my side, no bolts snapped! :happy: So there are two gaskets and a steel sheet between the cover and the...
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    1976 Chrysler 105 - winter project

    My dad left his puller at my house during the day. Just got home, hooked it up, but before I start tightening, is this (below) a bad idea? I can make a plate to screw into the three holes if needed.
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    1976 Chrysler 105 - winter project

    Frank, would a 125 Force like this provide the LU and carbs/manifold as suggested above: It's a couple hours down the road from me
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    1976 Chrysler 105 - winter project

    I had my first casualty... one of the small screws on this port snapped: Maybe I can drill it out and tap when I get to putting it back.
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    1976 Chrysler 105 - winter project

    Well, I was able to borrow a cheap Harbour Freight dial caliper and determine that it has never been bored. In fact, it's pretty obvious the motor has never been opened up, the factory paint is all over the gaskets and the exposed thread, etc. The caliper was not accurate enough for me to...
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    1976 Chrysler 105 - winter project

    Got a little distracted. Didn't like the wooden motor stand we hacked up out of old lumber so I put the welder to use and ended up with this: But, I did manage to get back on the programme, and tonight after much tribulation, the powerhead is out: So I guess next step is to remove the...
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    1976 Chrysler 105 - winter project

    Spent part of today getting ready to pull the power head.
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    1976 Chrysler 105 - winter project

    Full album on Google+ <---- I'll keep updating this for those who want to see all the photos Ok, so I really did intend to part this out when I bought it. But, after walking past it every day in my garage the itch started, and now, well..... I do need a winter project... So, with some...
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    What to do with parts motor?

    Picked up a 1976 Chrysler 105 today for $150 (Canadian). I have been keeping my eye open for a 4 cylinder motor to use for parts if I ever need for the FrankenChrysler. Seems in decent shape, looks like it's had a car coil conversion, I think. Not seized, but no idea if it's a runner. Came with...
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    Changing the prop

    Okay, so following an earlier discussion, I took Frank's advice and got myself a new old stock Chrysler prop to replace the existing prop. So, I took off the retaining nut, but I can't figure out how to get the old prop off. I tried gently tapping the hammer on a piece of wood behind the prop...
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