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    First run up! Woohoo!!!!!!

    I got an old boat for a steal last fall. I restored the whole thing. It has a Chrysler 35 on it. I rebuilt the fuel pump, carb and put a LU from a 45 on it, since the 35 was toast. I ran the motor for the first time (in a barrel) last week and WOW!!!!!!!! It runs like a brand new motor. I...
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    Teleflex on 35 hp Chrysler?

    I'd like to go with Teleflex (or similar) steering system. Can anyone help me determine whether or not it's possible to install on my 1967 35hp Chrysler. If so, can you please explain to me what is needed? I can't get too much info on Teleflex site. Thanks!!
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    Where do the wires go?

    I'm in the process of assembling my 35 hp Chrysler; Model # 35742 Serial # 1147 and I don't know where the points wires hook up to since it was disassembled when I got it. Can anyone help with this? I uploaded a pic, hopefully you can see it.
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    35HP Chrysler...To keep or not to keep?

    I have a 1967 Chrysler 35HP. Needs a head. Put a good lower unit on it off a 45HP that I got for next to nothing. I understand it's very hard to get parts for old Chryslers. Can anybody describe exactly HOW difficult it is to get parts? I got carb and fuel pump rebuild kits from iboats, no...
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    Cracked Gel Coat Removal

    I have a 14' firbreglass boat with very cracked gel coat. I'm not entirely sure what gel coat is all about (I'm a newbie) but is it possible that I can take the gel coat off and paint the hull instead of replacing all the gel coat? Are there any other options besides gel coat? Thanks
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    Chrysler gaskets...........?????

    I have a 35hp chrysler Model # 35742 Serial # 1147 Where can I get gaskets for the bottom end? And bearing cage o ring? I looked at the store in iboats and they don't list old enough motors. Mine's a 1967. Can I make my own out of gasket paper? Does it need to be of marine quality? Thanks.
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    Transom, Stringers...........help!

    I recently got this boat and I need to replace the transom. The one that's in there is made of plywood, is that normal? What should I replace it with? How do I go about getting the old one out? In the attached pics, you can see the stringers....any idea if they are wood under the...
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    Marlin 500???

    I recently acquired a 14' boat with a 35 hp on it. All I can see is the tag with very little info on it. (will post a pic) On the side of the boat I see a "decal" with "Marlin 500" on it. Is there anyone out there who can tell me anything about the boat I bought?? Year? Any information...
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    What year/make is my boat?

    I bought this boat for next to nothing. It's a Marlin 500, but that is all I know. Can anyone tell me anything about this boat? Year? Who made it? Good or bad?? ETC................ I'm interested in anything anyone knows about these boats. I've attached a pic of the boat and of the...
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    Ob #????????????

    Anybody know exactly what a OB # is? Is it stamped on the motor somewhere? Is there a second tag somewhere on the motor? How do I find out the OB # for my motor? 1967 Chrysler 35 HP Model # 35742 Serial # 1147 Thank you for any help!
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    Chrysler 35, 45, 55........inter-changable????

    My motor is a 35..Model # 35742 Serial 1147 I read somewhere that lowers and uppers are inter-changable between Chrysler 35, 45 and 55. Can anyone confirm this??
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    Chrysler 35 HP part numbers.

    Can anyone help me with part numbers please. 35HP Chrysler Model # 35742 Serial # 1147 I need part numbers for the following: Water pump, impeller, carb kit, fuel pump kit, thermostat Thank you!!
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    Chrysler 35HP....what year is it??

    Hi, I recently acquired a 35 HP Chrysler. Model # 35742 Serial # 1147 Can anyone tell me the year of my motor? Thanks!!
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    35 HP Chrysler

    Hey, I'm new to owning a boat and motor, so I need some advice. I bought a 14' Marlin 500 boat, it's made by Duraplex Products. (never heard of it). It has a 35 HP Chrysler on it. I got it almost free, so not a large investment. I was told that it ran the last time it was out (8 years ago) but...
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