Nordin, you are correct. It is a epoxy coil instead of oil filled. I think marine coils are mostly epoxy so they can handle the beating that they take out there on the water so that's why I picked one of them. Plus it is rated properly for the CDI box I bought. It is called a "Blaster Ignition...
I think instead of a switch to convert to eliminate the magna power I'll just do a jumper wire setup. As far as I can figure the blue ignition wire coming from the electrical block goes to the positive on the coil and the points connection on the distributor goes to the minus on the coil and you...
FYI, I'm running this automotive coil right now. It's a sealed epoxy coil. With the simplicity of these motors you can adapt off the shelf parts. I think it's great.
Very true TheForce Power. I improperly diagnosed a bad CDI unit when I should have double checked ALL the basics first. I think I have read on this forum that the chrysler CDI boxes are excellent and that most of the time the problem is points, triggers, coils, plug wires or plugs. There is one...
From a design standpoint I prefer simple over complex. Fewer parts often means fewer things to fail. I think that is where the Chrysler/Force shine. Also, straight forward troubleshooting. 1. check compression 2. check spark 3. check fuel delivery. That covers so much ground on these motors.
Man this is great. Thx again for sharing your experiences. I grew up around boats but this is the first one I owned and maintained myself. I do not think it would be possible without the internet. Dudes from all over the world can get help and pitchin their experiences. It is all very cool stuff...
I share that opinion. Maybe that's why I used the word junk in the title of this post. A Chrysler that is in decent condition is NOT junk. It just needs some work. Thanks for the global perspective. Would I feel differently if I had enough money to buy a new Yamaha? I honestly can't answer that...
Actually people don't seem to be "tinkering" with mechanical things like they used to. I have been tinkering since I was a little boy. I think it has been good for me on many levels. It's not the solutions for mankind's problems but it is good for me on a lot of levels. So, for me, there is an...
Sounds truly excellent. Doing those kinds of things are very healthy for a person. There is so much benefit to working on a problem and working at a solution and then enjoying the benefits of the fix and now even better sharing it with others. Love it dude. Thx.
I found 3 props for my Chrysler on Craigslist. 2 cost $25 one cost $40. All in good condition. For me it feels good to have the extra props on hand. One is a lower pitch and I use it when I'm loading up the boat with more people and gear.
It's true there are more parts that can turn a Chrysler outboard into a boat anchor and an important consideration. Thanks for the input. NLA is very important when we see that on a parts list for a Chrysler. I guess when that days comes I'll move on but for now my Chrysler is running well and...
Either way it sounds like something an outboard should be designed to handle without failing. On the subject of bearing, many don't know most 2 stroke outboards use roller bearing at the crank instead of clearance bearings. I have always heard roller bearings are much better. Is that true?
One other thing I like is if a Chrysler outboard completely blows up it's not nearly as big of a loss. I know of a lot of expensive 4 strokes that are boat anchors because they are waaaay to expensive to fix.
That sums it up perfectly. Maybe that would be a helpful post. A list of mechanics that people have found that work on Force/Chrysler outboards along with their location and rates.
