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    Original Chrysler Outboard Repair Manuals. (all of them)

    I've just stumbled across something pretty amazing, and I've got a bit of a dilemma. I've found a cache of every single Chrysler original Shop Manual online. These are not posted by me, I've no idea who put them up. Issue is, what do I do with this information....?
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    1974 45hp Chrysler

    ok, picked this up the other day. Head looks great. Went to put oil in lower gear noticed the prop cage was a bit off the lower unit. The top and bottom of the cage just under the bolts are broken clean through. Will http://www.boats.net/parts/detail/merc/M-817731A%205.html fit this model...
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    Shift Forward - Squeaked - Died

    Ok.. I have an 85hp 1974 Johnson Outboard. I pulled her out of the garage yesterday to get it up and running. (just got this boat before winter, never had it running till today) Cleaned and rebuilt the carburetors, and replaced the stator. (as a mechanic told me it was the stator that was...
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    Gas to Oil Mix - 1974 Evinrude 85hp

    Hello all, and thanks for the posts to help me with my issues thus far. Ok, so now. The 1974 Evinrude 85hp is a 2 stroke. So this means in the gas tank, I've gotta mix the oil and gas? The guy I got the boat from (don't know how reliable) says he mixes it 40 to 1. Any recommendations on what...
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    Wont start! Evinrude 1974 85hp

    Ok, posted a few days ago about fouling plugs. Turns out the stator had melted (or at least parts of it did). Got a new (used) stator from ebay and hooked it up. Charged the gas pimer bulb, and some gas came out of the filter. Pulled the filter and cleaned the gasket and reseated it. So primed...
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    Evinrude 1973 85 Hp

    EVINRUDE 1973 85 HP MODEL: 85493B SERIAL: J0008566 Ok.. this is a hodge podge... Just got a Maxum bowrider with the above moter. They wired it to use the Maxum ignition key, and it has a Tracker II control box for throttle. Now I'm pretty shure this motor has PTT. The Maxum doesnt have an...
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    Help me pick a prop :)

    I've got a 1974 Evinrude 85 HP currently getting serviced. It's attached to a 14' Maxum bowrider. We plan on using it for the normal tootin around the lake, dragging a person behind from time to time, and fishing when ever possible. What size/pitch/make/model (give me the exact link if...
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    Help Please - 1974 Evinrude 85 HP

    Ok, we just picked up a boat with a 1974 Evinrude 85 HP outboard. Problem is it looks to be oil fouled up. No idea why. It will run great for about 45 min (with new plugs) but then it fouls. Pulled the plugs and they are black with oil and excessive fuel. HELP ME PLEASE!! Thanks
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