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    Non-Working Powerhead Value - Chrysler 85HP

    Hi, <br /> <br /> I have someone interested in buying this powerhead but I have no idea what a fair price for it is. <br /> <br /> The powerhead does not have the head, carbs, reed assembly, or flywheel. All electronics are removed. There is some scoring of the cylinders. The motor had...
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    Just Purchased 1988 60HP Mercury

    Hi all,<br /><br /> I just picked up a 'new to me' 1988 Oil Injected 60HP Mercury. It looks to be in great condition. Can someone verify this serial number for me? It looks to be OB240314 or perhaps O8240314.<br /><br /> There is supposed to be an oil tank that is external to the engine. I...
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    Merc 60HP & 65HP - Prone to Overheating??

    Hi all,<br /><br /> A local mechanic told me recently to stay away from mercury 60 & 65 HP motors because they had a flaw in regards to the cooling system. He said that the design was flawed and didn't allow for adequate cooling.<br /><br /> Is this just his experience or is there anything to...
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    Info On 1978 50HP Mercury Please

    Hi,<br /><br /> I'm looking at a 1978 50HP Mercury (4 cylinder). This is a low hour motor and looks like new!! I am wondering about the reliability of the motor. I also would like to know how the ignition system works on this motor (I'm not very familiar with Mercurys). Any known...
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    Theory of Ignition Operation

    Hi all,<br /><br /> First of all, please excuse (temporarily) my ignorance in this matter. I have only owned and operated Chryslers but am anticipating a Johnson/Evinrude purchase soon.<br /><br /> I am very familiar with the ignition systems of Chrysler outboards but I wonder how they differ...
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    Outboard Electrical Starting in '82.

    Hi all,<br /><br /> I recently went and talked to a local outboard mechanic who has a great reputation in this area. We were talking about outboards (imagine that :eek: ) and he suggested that I try to get something from 1982 to present. The reason, he stated, was because in '82 there were...
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    What Can You Tell Me about 1975 50HP Evinrude?

    Hi all,<br /><br /> I went over to a local marine shop yesterday because I heard he was fair and easy to deal with. Anyway, he had a 1975 50HP Evinrude sitting out in his shop for sale. He was asking between $550-$600 for the motor and controls. He said that a guy had it on his pontoon boat...
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    Does It Seem Reasonable??

    Hi all,<br /><br /> I recently sold a partially running outboard on Ebay ($150). I'm also in the process of parting out an 85HP Chrysler. When all is said and done I'll end of having between $700-$900.<br /><br /> I'm done with Chryslers and I want to find something reliable in the 50-85HP...
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    Outboard Comparison

    Hi all,<br /><br /> I have a 16' starcraft that my Dad bought new in '72. He had a 1976 55HP Chrysler that has always been run on it. Well, the 55 is no longer working and the '72 85HP Chrysler that I recently put on it threw a rod.<br /><br /> I've been looking at different 'Non-Chrysler'...
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    Please Help With Flywheel Removal -- '76 55HP

    Well, after trying with a puller for so long on this flywheel with no progress, I broke down and rented an electric impact gun. I bought Grade 8 (or something like that) bolts, so I wouldn't break them on the puller.<br /> <br /> Anyway, it is not working. The impact gun won't turn it...
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    1976 55HP Chrysler Diagnosis

    Hello all,<br /><br /> My 1972 85HP Chrysler threw a rod (Aaahh, 3 hours stranded on the sandbar!), so I'm back to working on the above motor.<br /><br /> My problems with the 55HP have been as follows: 1) Would hit on only 1 cylinder for the first few minutes, then the 2nd one would kick in...
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    2 Questions For My 1972 85HP Chrysler

    #1 -- When I pull my spark plugs there are small particles on the plugs. They look like little grains of sand but I'm sure they are carbon (well, I'm not sure...). My question is: Is this an idication that I should decarbon or what would be causing this (too rich/too lean)? My plugs are not...
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    Water Pressure Relief Valve and Cooling Concerns

    Hi all,<br /><br /> It seems to me that many many Chrysler/Force owners are having similar situations with their cooling system. That is, good water flow at idle and low speeds but poor/none at higher RPM's. I've also noticed differences in peoples opinions about this. Some are saying that...
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    Carburetor Synch Question

    Hi all,<br /><br /> Now that I have my engine running good I would like to get some of these 'smaller matters' corrected. This is on a 1972 85HP Chrysler.<br /><br /> I've about got my manual (Seloc) memorized but there still seems to be a lack of explanation on different things. One of...
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    High Speed Fuel Jet Question -- MarineDoctor?

    Hi all,<br /><br /> I took the carbs off of my 1972 85 HP for probably the 12th time today (literally in the past 3 months) to see if I can figure out what is wrong with them. The symptoms are: it will run full speed for about 1 1/2 minutes, then it will start missing. If I back down to...
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    Head Gasket at a Mercury Dealer?

    I am in need of a new head gasket for my 1972 85HP Chrysler. I've ordered them online before and it seems that they were a Mercury brand (although I don't remember what it was). I am wondering if I could just go down to my local Mercury dealership and get one from them, instead of having to...
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    Need Nozzle for 85HP Chrysler WB Carb

    Hi all, <br /><br />I am missing the main nozzle that screws into the turret on my bottom carb. Does anyone have a spare or know where I can pick one up? <br /><br />Thanks, <br /><br />Shane
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    Question for The Marine Doctor

    Sorry to call you out like this but I had a question for you about a previous post.<br /><br /> This is in regards to my 1972 85HP Chrysler but it will no doubt apply to others. You said that the correct plug to use is a Champion L76V instead of the L20V. I am wondering if this was a service...
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    Timing Question -- 1972 85HP Chrysler

    Hi all,<br /><br /> I just bought a new set of points today at autozone ($2.99, yeah :D ). So I took my distributor off and decided to check everything with my old set before replacing the points. My manual states that the point gap should be .014" Well mine was .020 which seems to be...
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    1972 85HP Chrysler -- Fuel Problem??

    Hi all,<br /><br /> I've been having a problem with the motor not going very fast, even with the throttle wide open (on the controls and at the tower shaft). This particular incident happened Monday. I noticed when I squeezed the fuel bulb, it was slow to fill up again. It started up however...
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