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Thanks to the crew here, I got the lower end resealed and issues all fixed! Also, rebuilt the fuel pump and the carb, and this is what's happening now:
1) It will NOT start in neutral, but starts with the first crank if the throttle is pushed forward some (gears not engaged...
Prev owner removed pivot screw = dropped dogbone yoke! Hence, time to drop the LU and fix the issue.
Being NEW to outboards, I could use some assistance in gathering the correct gasket/seal kits before I rip into this. Also, I am going to go ahead and change out the impeller as well while...
*update 9/3* 1969 Chrysler 55hp Model 5555... silt "cemented" my shift rod in LU!
Hi Folks...
Newbie to anything and everything "Boat" related, including outboards = this is my first post!
I have already found a wealth of info here, and I am wondering if I may pick some more of your minds!
I...
