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    69 Chrysler 55HP Lower end

    I rebuilt my lower unit, however when I removed it from the motor, the water tube came out. How do I get it back in? I can't seem to get it back in the grommet. For one thing I can't remember which end goes up, the straight end or the curved and either way I can't seem to find the correct...
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    55HP Chrysler Impeller or Kit

    Looking for the correct part number for my Chrysler 55 HP Model 5575 S/N 1710. Is it available thru NAPA. I found the Sierra part number for two different ones bu am not sure which one is correct.<br />Any help?
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    1969 Chrysler 55HP Lower end

    ! have a 1969 55HP model 5575 S/N 1710, I posted a note in December about needing to reseal lower end and got a reply that NAPA had the seals I should ask for their outboard Catalog. I did that and their catalog only covers back to 1972. I tried a couple of online Outbaord stores also with the...
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    69 Chrysler 55HP Lower end

    I want to rebuild the lower end over the winter, or at least re-seal it. My Gear oil keeps coming out all milky looking and the weep holes are putting out a lot of oil also. I'm pretty sure the seals need replacing. Is there anything else I should definitely do while I have it apart? and does...
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    1969 Chrysler 55HP

    Just bought a 1969 Chrysler Fury 16Ft with a 55HP Chrysler Outboard. I stuck it in a barrel to test it out and it runs good at starting position but dies at idle. Once in awhile it will run ok for a few but starts backfiring thru the carb and dies. I can't get it to stay running long enough to...
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