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    Tachometer

    I am thinking about adding a tach to my boat(for further tuning on the motor), and I see through other posts that some of the older Chrysler have some specific tachs that are used just for them. What does this 20 pole alternator thing mean? I always under the impression that a tach was a tach...
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    Fouled plugs?

    I have a 1977 Chrysler 120, and the other day after battling a "no-idle" for a about an hour we finally got it to run, and realized that the motor was not running on all cylinders(only two to be more specific, who knew you wouldn't be able to hear such a thing) ... :( After trying to clean...
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    1970's Chrysler motors, problems, preventative maintenance?

    I cringe to ask this(after seeing the response on Force motors-why such a bad reputation), but I just purchased a 1977 Chrysler 120hp on a 1977 17' Sea sprite tri hull... Got it cheap from the original owner who did not use the boat much(all original and mint, I mean mint). Should I be worried...
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    How much Lower Unit Grease?

    I have a 1977 Chrysler 120hp outboard and I was wondering how much lower unit grease is supposed to go in?? Everything I have seen says to just Fill it up until it comes out of the vent hole. Is this right? Also was wondering when I tested the motor in my driveway with the lower unit in a...
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