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    1983 Chrysler 45hp Head Gasket Replacement

    Does anyone happen to know what the torque specs are? I have a 1983 Chrysler 45hp: 457H3P. Just replaced the spark plugs on this as well as the impeller and the housing, and all the seals in the lower unit. Was having issues with the motor turning over as it was slowly turning. Removed the...
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    1983 45hp Telltale Redo

    Had to redo the telltale that I installed after reading the 15 page sticky last year as the plastic tube melted when the impeller went. Decided to get some more fittings to make it look a little better, I used 1/4" clear plastic tubing and 1/4" brass fittings. . Spent a whopping $13 at Lowes for...
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    1983 Chrysler 45hp Lower Unit Seals

    What started off as a simple impeller change ended up turning into a lower unit rebuild almost. Took my impeller housing off to see that it was scored up and the seal on top of the body was chewed up and no good. That part # is FK1073 for the whole water pump kit which includes the impeller...
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    1983 Chrysler 45hp Shift Rod won't screw back in

    No Title The top area broke off when I was tapping it off....smh. You think JB Weld would do it?
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    1983 Chrysler 45hp Shift Rod won't screw back in

    So I removed the lower because I noticed at the ramp that I had no water flow from the tell tale or the back area. Ordered a new water pump kit FK 1073 as my water pump body was pitted and the white plastic in the body around the drive shaft was chipped up. The impeller was chewed up on the top...
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    Zerk Fitting Removal

    I've noticed that the steering is stiffer this season after I took the boat out for the first time. I greased the steering cable with 2-4-C and when I unhooked the motor from the cable the steering wheel turned like butter. When I try to turn the motor by hand disconnected from the steering...
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    Keel Repair

    Ok so I've been searching the internet and this forum as well as many other forums for the past 72 hours. Have learned a lot in regards to keel repair, keel guards, gel coats, fiberglass, etc. Now I am just wondering what would be the best fit for me. I went out to the boat and took some...
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    1983 Chrysler 45hp fuel/water separator

    Will these engines benefit from installing one of the spin on filters? Was looking at one at Bass Pro and was debating on purchasing one. Was looking into since getting back home and a lot of different sites are saying the Racor with the clear water separator are better when compared to the...
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    1983 Chrysler 45hp Spark Plug Size & Gap

    Is their a reference of some sort in regards to spark plugs? I think I need to change my spark plugs but I can't remember for the life of me what I bought and what I gapped them too. 1983 Chrysler 45hp Model: 457H3P Serial: 1322
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    1984 Chrysler 45hp thumping/clunking noise

    Noticed a thumping/clunking noise last time I was out. It happens a couple seconds after I put it in gear. Just a single thump/clunk. When I first heard it I thought I might of hit something. But it seems to consistently happen after I put it in gear. Any help would be awesome.
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    85' 45hp lifts up out of the water when put in reverse

    When I put it in reverse the motor lifts up out of the water. Is there some sort of lock for this? I do have a lock that holds the motor when you lift it all the way up. I was told by some guys at the ramp that some motors don't have a lock because if underway and locked and you hit something...
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    What size battery 1983 45hp

    Need a new battery and was wondering what size I should get.
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    1983 Chrysler 45hp New Telltale installation but NO water from telltale

    So I was able to install the telltale with some difficulty as the square bolt was corroded on. With the wisdom of other members I was able to get it off and installed a 3/8" brass barb fitting and a 1/4" tube. Now the issue is I have no water coming from the new telltale installation. Ran the...
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    Telltale Installation 1983 Chrysler 45hp Square bolt stuck...

    So I wanted to add the Telltale add on as I was looking into doing it last August but got caught up with other "projects" thanks to the wife...smh. Went out today to conquer what I thought a trivial task of removing the square bolt and installing a 1/4" barb....but it has become a PIA. The...
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    1983 Chrysler 45hp hard to start after running

    So I finally got my boat out on the water yesterday, and it ran good, at least that's what I think. I was surprised on how quiet the motor was at idle in the water. I thought the motor shut off. After running it out of the no wake zone, I increased my speed until eventually I was WOT. I was...
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