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    1972 85HP Chrysler -- Lower Unit Frustrations and Water Tube Question

    Hi all,<br /><br /> The saga continues. I ordered a seal kit for my lower unit this morning. It will take a few days to get here so I thought I would go ahead and tear into my lower. I've never done this before (other than doing the water pump) so I was kind of excited in conquering new...
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    What size prop is this? 1972 Chrysler 85HP

    Hi all,<br /><br /> I can't find a size on the prop I'm looking to replace. Here are the number which are stamped on the side: 91 203 3<br /><br /> Does that mean anything to anyone familiar with Chryslers?<br /><br />Shane
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    My 1972 85HP Chrysler -- Thanks!

    Hi all,<br /><br /> I just wanted to thank everyone for all the help with this engine. She is really running great.<br /><br /> Since I got the head re-surfaced, the compression in my bad cylinder (#2), has come all the way back up. I had it out today and checked the compression when I got...
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    1972 85HP Chrysler -- Water Flow Question

    Thanks to all who helped me get this old girl moving. She is really purring nicely and runs great.<br /><br /> My question is in regards to the water coming out the back of the motor. When I start the engine, there is maybe a 5 second delay before water starts flowing. Water still flows...
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    How Much Will The Compression Increase??

    Hi all,<br /><br /> I just got back from the machine shop with the head on my 1972 85HP Chrysler. The shop said it was very warped and they had to take 18 Thousandths off to make it level.<br /><br /> I am wanting to know how much the compression will increase on the 3 cylinders.<br /><br...
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    Another Blown Head Gasket!

    This 1972 Chrysler 85HP had a blown head gasket when I got it (of course I didn't know it when I bought it). I replaced the head gasket and have been working on it for the past couple months. Today I finally got it to run in gear but it didn't have much power and was blowing white smoke. Upon...
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    White Smoke - 1972 85HP Chrysler

    First, I want to thank everyone who has helped me get this thing running. Today I finally got her to go into gear without dying!! <br /><br /> While under load there was a very obvious and sometimes heavy white smoke coming out of the exhaust with the water stream. Understand that this motor...
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    Still Won't go into gear without Dying!! Help

    Hi all,<br /><br /> This is my 1972 85HP Chrysler, model #: 857HD I've been battling with this since I finally got the engine running. It will not go into gear without dying. I've replaced several of the fuel hoses inside the engine. I've been through the carbs 3 times. I took them apart...
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    My 1972 85HP Chrysler: Running better but more questions

    Hi everyone,<br /><br /> Thanks for all the help that everyone has given to me lately about this engine. I put on the new head gasket today and torqued it accordingly, then went out to the river. I ran the engine on the trailer and was able to verify all cylinders were hitting by adjusting...
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    JB Weld For Cylinder Scoring?

    Hi all,<br /><br /> Understand that I am speaking from a completely ignorant perspective. Could someone tell me why this wouldn't work? Please be gentle with your rebukes :) <br /><br />Shane
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    How To Access The Thermostat - Chrysler??

    Hello all,<br /><br />I've got another question that maybe you all can help me with. This is a 1972 Chrysler 85HP, model #: 857HD. How do I access the thermostat on this head?? There are no bolts on the front housing. The housing looks to be built into the head. At first I thought I could just...
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    Define "Scored Cylinder"?

    Hi all,<br /><br /> I have a compression problem in my 1972 85HP Chrysler. The low cylinder has been registering around 70 while the others are around 127. After some testing I figured it was the head gasket.<br /><br /> I just pulled the head and sure enough, the metal ring around that...
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    Chrysler - Low Compression on #2 - Head Gasket??

    Hi all,<br /><br /> Some of you have been very helpful to me in dealing with my motor problems. Let me say first of all "Thanks so much" for all the help. :) <br /><br /> A few weeks ago I wrote about a 1972 85HP Chrysler that I had acquired. At the time, I didn't have any spark but I...
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    Breaker Point Operation

    Hi all,<br /><br /> This is on a distributor driven 3 Cyl. 85HP Chrysler 1972, model #: 857HD.<br /><br /> I'm trying to understand "how" the distributor works and the purpose of points. Let me run this by you all and tell me if this is right.<br /><br /> When the Ignition is on, 12 volts DC...
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    Please Help!! 1972 85HP Chrysler Ignition -- CD module or distributor?

    Hi Everyone,<br /><br /> I am very frustrated right now. I bought the above motor, model #: 857HD. When I tried to start it, I got nothing (no spark). I went ahead and bought another CD unit (got a good deal on it). The motor had been sitting indoors for 10 years, so I figured something...
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    Throttle Shutter Horizontal?? 85HP Chrysler

    Hi everyone,<br /><br /> I have a 1972 85HP Chrysler. I'm waiting for my new CD module to come in, so in the meantime I've been cleaning carbs, etc., getting everything ready to go.<br /><br /> After the carb cleaning, I was putting the carbs back on and and making everything synch. I was...
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    Hooking Up Steering

    Hi everyone,<br /><br /> I recently took my 55HP Chrysler off my boat and put an 85HP Chrysler on. My steering system is the "standoff Block" type and NOT the tilt tube.<br /><br /> Anyway, my problem is that the 85HP is higher than the 55HP. The steering connector doesn't want to bend that...
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    Solvent and compressed air??

    Hi everyone,<br /><br /> This may be a dumb question but since I don't know the answer I'm asking anyway.<br /><br /> My manual commonly refers to "cleaning with solvent and drying it using compressed air." What exactly is this referring too?<br /><br /> What constitutes "solvent"? Is WD40...
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    Compression Question -- Stuck Rings?

    Hi all,<br /><br /> I have a 1972 85HP Chrysler that I just put on my boat. The history on the motor is a little vague but I know that it has been sitting indoors for around 10 years.<br /><br /> I squirted a small amount of WD40 inside the cylinders before turning the flywheel by hand to...
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    1972 85HP Chrysler -- No Spark?

    Hi all,<br /><br /> I just recently purchased the above engine (3 cyl and 3 carbs). The model # is: 857HD<br /><br /> The motor is very new looking and I got an exceptional deal on it. Plus it was delivered for free.<br /><br /> I finally got it and put it on my boat. It had been sitting...
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