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    Are many OB motors with a suspicious cylinder or piston problem checked with a scope

    Are many OB motors with suspicious cylinder or piston problems checked with scopes vs pulling the head? A friend used his scope to check the damage under my 1969, 15? Raycraft boat?s floor. The scope was neat and needed to inspect his Airplane's valves and piston (through the spark plug's hole)...
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    How can I find my 1969, 15? Raycraft?s model type related to repairing the floor?

    How can I find my 1969, 15? Raycraft?s model type related to repairing the floor? Built in San Augustine Texas and a model # was on the boat for years. I have had the boat since 1985. It was to be my starter but it did everything I could want toward fishing lakes in East & North TX. It?s...
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    A follow-up on my 1970, 35HP Chrysler?s Magneto System.

    A follow-up on my 1970, 35HP Chrysler?s Magneto System. 1. I ran the motor hard for 10?15 miles (between 2 fishing holes) in about 80 degree weather and checked for blow-by afterwards. 2. I d/n see any sign of blow-by which means the last signs could have been an over oiled cam wick. 3. The...
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    1969, 40 HP Evinrude, Impeller Removal, With Electric Shift Without A Manual Or Tips

    1969, 40 HP Evinrude, Impeller Removal, With Electric Shift Without A Manual Or Needed Tips. 1. The needed tip w/o a manual was knowing the electric shift cable was holding the lower unit and reming cable. 2. Otherwise it was a straight-forward job of dropping the L/U and reming the impeller...
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    Evinrude 1969 40HP, Please help us with condensed basics to change impeller

    1. Please help us with a condensed list of the basic steps/tips to dropping the lower unit to check/replace the impeller on this model motor. 2. Is it common for the drive shaft to stick to keep the lower unit from dropping? Is any linkage involved with the electric shift? 3. As mentioned in...
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    Evinrude 1969 40HP. Is it common for all (100%) of the insulation be to deteriorate

    Evinrude 1969 40HP. Is it common for all (100%) of the insulation be to deteriorate on this model motor (model 40973R)? I have seen this twice before now. 1. On a 70s OB that had been under water. The wires and insulation started breaking down after about 10 years. 2. On an 80 Volvo that...
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    On model 40973R Evinrude 1969 40HP, please help ID the open port-hole

    On model 40973R Evinrude 1969 40HP, please help ID the open port-hole below the port with the line attached. What is the port?s purpose? Thanks in advance. JOW
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    Chrysler. ?Install a cheap, plastic, disposable fuel filter BETWEEN fuel pump/carbs"

    Chrysler. ?Install a cheap, plastic, disposable fuel filter BETWEEN fuel pump/carbs" Chrysler. ?Install a cheap, plastic, disposable fuel filter BETWEEN the fuel pump and carbs, do not depend on the strainer on the fuel pump.? 1. Are filters between the fuel pump and carb ?mainly? to catch...
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    Chrysler. Is setting the timing needed if the points are set and gapped correctly?

    1970, 35 ? 55 HP Chrysler. Is setting the timing needed if the points are set and gapped correctly (with no pass issues)? Hello Chrysler Pros, 1. Is setting the timing needed if the points are set and gapped correctly (with no pass power issues)? 2. I have tuned my 1970 35 HP Chrysler motor...
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    35HP Chrysler, Any Tips/Precautions on Cleaning/Inspecting/Greasing Gear Control

    Cleaning, Inspecting, Greasing Gear Control Box & Motor Supports on the 1970, 35HP, Chrysler was a pleasant surprise for a 40 year old motor. 1. There were no real concerns in the gearbox, fairly clean and greased on both sides, no noticeable wear and a simple designs. 2. I drilled 2, 1/16...
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    70, 35 HP Chrysler, Maintenance Tips & Precautions toward Cable Steering & Controls

    70, 35 HP Chrysler, Maintenance Tips & Precautions toward Cable Steering & Controls 70, 35 HP Chrysler, Maintenance Tips & Precautions toward Cable Steering & Control Box & cable? 1. Mechanically, I feel I can get home (with time) but I I've not experienced an emergency with either yet...
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    70, 35 HP Chrysler, What is the best fix of a stripped lower Zerk on the motor

    70, 35 HP Chrysler, What is the best fix of a stripped lower Zerk on the motor?s vertical pivot? 1. I tried over-sizing with a bottoming tap, no luck due to shaft and shallow Aluminum wall. 2. In my opinion, if a bottoming tap w/n work a self-tapping zerk will probably not work. 3. Is there a...
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    70 Chrysler,Please help me identify and troubleshoot my Tach that pick-up on #1 plug.

    1970, 35 HP Chrysler?s Magneto Ignition. Please help me identify and troubleshoot my Tach that pick-up on #1 plug. 1. The tach worked good for many years but only the int light works now. 2. The full length of ?All Wires Checked Good? with the ohmmeter. 3. The pointer moves freely. 4. How...
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    What?s a good method of cleaning a motor?s case of excess grease attracting grime?

    What?s a good method of cleaning a motor?s case of excess grease attracting grime? 1. My thought is a siphon engine cleaning attachment, mixing naphtha, compressed air and a 1? paint brush. Looking at pics, naphtha might not be a good idea on rubber hoses. That leaves the 1? paint brush and...
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    1970 Chrysler 35 HP. Is it common for the horn to serve as the horn and over-heating

    1970 Chrysler 35 HP. Is it common for the horn to serve as the horn and over-heating alarm? Today, I discovered a bad/fried 6v horn in a 12v system. With the new 12v horn, the horn works and grounding the thermostat?s connection sounds the horn. When overheating the thermostat circuit works...
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    I fired-up my 1970 Chrysler 35HP for 2010 check-up with concerns.

    I fired-up my 1970 Chrysler 35HP this afternoon for it?s 2010 pre seasonal check-up. I have some concerns that I would appreciate some help with. 1. Changed the impeller that pumped since 1985, I?m not seeing a noticeable difference in the output (just above idle) but peace of mine? 2...
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    Will water enter into the leg of my 1970 Chrysler 35 HP at the same level

    Will water enter into the leg of my 1970 Chrysler 35 HP at the same level, as it will be outside the leg while boating? I replaced my water pump?s impeller and looking back, I have these concerns: 1. I did not replace the lower unit?s shift rod seal but there were no signs of water in the oil...
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    Is mechanic?s wire just as good as a cotter pin to retain the shift rod pin in 70 35H

    Is mechanic?s wire just as good as a cotter pin to retain the shift rod pin in 70 35HP Chrysler?s lower unit? 1. I do not have a cotter that small, my mechanics wire is slightly smaller, that fits outside the pin?s washer. 2. I feel I used mechanics wire in 1985 but it was larger than the 19...
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    Re: Step By Step Impeller Change

    Re: Step By Step Impeller Change Re: 1974 Chrysler 35 hp -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re: Step By Step Impeller Change -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote: Originally Posted by...
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    Is RTV or a sealer only used reinstalling the lower-unit vs the water-pumps housing i

    1. Is RTV or a sealer only used reinstalling the lower-unit vs the water-pumps housing if no gasket is used (when replacing the impeller on a 1970 35HP Chrysler)? 2. One set on instructions mentioned coating the water-pump?s housing screws with RTV (I feel due to corrosion but I?m in fresh...
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