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    1975, 55HP Chrysler Temp gauge question ?

    Does anyone know what temp gauge will work on my 55HP Chrysler. Will any marine temp gauge work or is there a particular model I should look for. I have done a lot of work on this motor and I am hoping to find everything and get it installed to take it out this weekend for the first time for a...
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    Linkage connectors Please !!!

    Does anyone know where I can find the connectors for my throttle/shifter? I Have a 1975 55HP Chrysler model 559HF/Serial # 4264. I found the controls on eBay with a little help from some friends (you know who you are,,) but now I can't get them connected. I got some part numbers Chrysler/Force...
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    Need Help Fast !!!

    Gentlemen, As many of you know I have been restoring a 1960 Sea King boat. Well, I have just stumbled upon a great deal ($350) on a running 1960 Sea King 60HP motor (The exact size and year motor originally offered on my boat when it was sold.). The problem is that it has to be shipped to...
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    So Excited Repost...

    Gentlemen, Here is the link to the post I put in the Sea King area of the board.. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=200973 Now I need some help finding out what the classification is for the paint color I need to have for the restoration... Anyone have any clues where I can...
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    I Am Soooo Excited !!!!!!

    Gentlemen, I have found what what is tantamount to finding a restorable Model "T" (in the boat world anyway). I lucked into this boat in the back yard of a home in Fremont, CA. (and I bought it instantly without even knowing what it was). Turns out, it is a 1960, model #9001, Sea King...
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    Chrysler Motor Controls...(Hook Up HELP !!!)

    Thanks to some folks here on the board, I was able to buy a set of controls for my Chrysler 55HP motor. I won them on eBay for about $48.00 and I am happy with that. The problem is; The controls seem complete and I understand the single shift lever (Clearly marked with a neutrel position)...But...
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    What da hell IZIT ?????

    Gentlemen, I find myself faced with a daunting problem. I bought this boat (obviously used) off of Craigslist because I really love the lines of the old girl. The guy told me it was a 1960 Mariah...Because it had Mariah written on the side of it..I took him at his word. The bastard was...
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    Success at last...

    Gentlemen, I am proud to say that I have finally succeeded in getting one of my two Chrysler 55HP motors to run. I still need to do a little tuning and timing but it starts up everytime, pumps water and shifts like a dream. I just want to say thanks for all the great advise and I could not...
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    Need Steering/Control Help badly !!! (Refurbished Boat)

    Hi Guys (and Gals), I am on my very first classic rebuild/refurb project. I got what is supposed to be a 1960, 16ft Mariah cuddy cabin that I stole for $250 last weekend (see pics). The problem is that it has been virtually stripped of all controls, steering/wiring and everything...
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    Converting A 70-76 55HP to not use MagnaPower CD

    I have heard a lot about a method to convert 1970-76 55HP MagnaPower CD Ignition outboard into a Battery Ignition with Alternator (To alleviate having to have the CD Module). Franz at ChryslerCrew says it can be done and he's the master on these things. He has not told me how but I would feel...
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    Chrysler 55hp help !!!

    As a newby to outboard repair I am an idiot when it comes to these things so bear with me..I have ordered a manual today that covers these but it is going to take 7-9 days to get here and I would like to make some progress now..I have two of these units. Model: 557HD - 1974 Serial # 1449...
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    Need an Opinion or two !!

    I have this 1947 17' Wooden Dory (& Trailer) that I got for free from a Craigslist Ad. After repairing the rotted wood on the hull and floor of the hull (It sat for twenty years) and completely sanding & putting on a coat of primer, I am thinking about cutting off the minicabin/wind Screen (or...
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