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    Can I change from a magneto ignition to a stator plate and coils?

    I have a 1969 9.9 that has a weak spark on one cylinder and a 1978 6hp that has great spark. The 9.9 is magneto and the 6 has a stator plate and coils. Both are twin cylinder. There may be an issue with space for the coils but if everything else works, i will find a work around for that. What...
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    Fitting new HT leads to old coils - can it be done?

    More modern coils come with the HT lead seperate and it push fits or screws in. My two old coils seem in good shape but the HT leads are old and hard. They also appear to be moulded into the coil. They are from a Chrysler 9.9 from 1969. I believe the same coils were used on several HP models up...
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    1969 Magneto Ignition Coil Options

    I have a Chrysler 9.9hp with magneto / points ignition. It is twin cylinder with two coils. One of the coils is shot. The other is probably not far behind. I was told that there is a way of using new / different coils as the original ones are hard to come by. Does anyone know if I have other...
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    Extending the drive shaft to make an extra long shaft model - can it be done?

    I have a 1969 Chrysler 9.9 that has a 5" extension making it a long shaft version. I have just bought another 5" leg extension with the idea of extending everything else. It is for a boat that i have just built. I dont want to cut the transom down and if I did i would only get 2" anyway. As it...
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    1969 Chrysler 9.9 no spark on one cylinder

    Hello to all, greetings from Ireland and thank you in advance for your help. I restored this outboard that was an auxiliary engine so has done little work. It was running well then next time I ran it it only ran on one cylinder. My gut says it is probably the coil but I need some technical info...
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