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    1971 Merc 200 Ching Noise from Recoil Starter

    Just got all that done at a shop.
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    1971 Merc 200 Ching Noise from Recoil Starter

    Just replaced the pull rope on my recoil starter, I only started it once with the old rope and it broke so I have no experience to draw on. When I start the motor as soon as the motor cranks I hear a "Cha Ching" noise from the starter right before it retracts the rope. I assume it's the...
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    What should I patch keel rash with?

    Pictured below is the keel rash on the bottom of my boat. This boat is 40 years old and not worth much investment, I spent $400 on it and have no intention of keeping it very long, just want to get a few seasons of fishing out of it. This keel wear has been there for a few years, probably a...
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    Chrysler Outboard Vent/Fill screw seal part #

    Is sierra part#18-2945/merc part#12-19183 right for a 1978 Chrysler 85hp vent/fill hole screw gaskets?
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    Chrysler Water Pump Question

    85hp Chrysler, putting the water pump back on after resealing the L/U and for the life of me I can't remember the order of the gasket/wear plate. Its funny how having it disassembled for so long has made me question things I always just knew before. Ok so anyway I ordered a new Water pump...
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    85hp Chrysler Lower Unit Oil Leaking from weep holes? Update Please HELP!

    Re: 85hp Chrysler Lower Unit Oil Leaking from weep holes? Update Please HELP! Did I put this seal in the right way, the guy at the shop said to do it this way. The little spring there has popped out once, not sure if that matters as long as I put it back in. It popped out when I was test...
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    Shift Rod Seal

    Anyone know where I can order a shift rod seal for a 1978 85hp Chrysler?
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    85hp Chrysler Lower Unit Oil Leaking from weep holes? Update Please HELP!

    So after a day of boating I got home and found some L/U oil leaking from the drain holes above the lower unit. This picture is from a different occasion but those are the holes the L/U fluid is coming out of. This wasn't leaking at the lake when I got it out of the water, only after I tilted...
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    85hp Chrysler Power Pack is good, now what? Update

    I have no spark, replaced power pack and coil, engine started. A few minutes later it quit, no spark. I tested the power pack and got a strong spark, which points to the points or preamp. I have no idea where to turn now.
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    Power Pack/Coil Install 85hp Chrysler

    Will I need to pull the flywheel to install a coil and power pack on an 1978 85hp Chrysler?
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    No fire on any cylinders...sometimes.

    85hp 1978 Chrysler Sometimes it will run all day on the lake with no problems whatsoever. Some days there's no spark. It is completely random. Frankly the guessing game is getting frustrating. My biggest fear is that the power pack is the culprit and I can't afford a new one. I know power...
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    Why is Oil Coming out of here?

    Attempted to start my motor on the muffs, having some spark issues so no luck... However after trailering home I noticed quite a bit of black oil coming out of the exhaust, I assume its unburned gas? But I can't figure out why its coming out of these little holes in the lower leg. Also why is...
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    Magnapower question?

    I have an 85hp Chrysler with no spark, but I have a chance to buy a power pack coil and distributor from a 140 hp chrysler. Will this setup work on my 85hp?
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    Lower unit oil bubbles?

    I changed my L/U oil today, after filling it till it ran out the top the air bubbles never really stopped coming. I spilled quite a bit of oil out the vent hole some large air bubbles came out, most of the bubbles stopped coming but no matter how much oil I put through it some small bubbles...
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    Lower Unit Oil Capacity?

    How much lower unit oil does an 85hp Chrysler lower unit hold? I have 1 quart in the garage and walmart wants 12.95 for another quart. Not really feeling that price.
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