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    LU drain plug gaskets?

    Does anyone know where I can find the drain/vent plug gaskets for my 55hp Chrysler lower unit? I know it seems silly, but I just can't find them on here, maybe i'm just missing them? Or... a substitute from a local auto parts store? Thanks in Advance!
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    55hp FrankenChryForce Mounting height

    Ok folks, so this thread may need to be moved but lets give it a whirl here with the Chrysler Force guys. I have a 1973 55hp Chrysler model 555HF just rebuilt. (Here's the kicker) I changed out the ignition to an 1985 50hp Force stator ign. It runs like new and I am extatic about that. However...
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    73 55hpChrysler magneto ign to 85 force electric ign swap issues

    Ok folks, I have a 1973 55hp Chrysler and a 1985 50HP Force. The Force is blown, but has good ign parts. I swapped all the Force ign to my Chrysler, and now it won't turn over at all. I removed and replaced the Force ignition exactly as it came originally. Everything fit perfectly, and it was an...
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    Can I use a used piston in my 55 chrysler rebuild?

    Hi folks, so I have my 55 Chrysler torn down to the bare block ready for some cleaning and fresh gaskets. My question is..... The upper piston was melted a bit last year from a lean carb, yet it retained 120psi all summer with massive damage. I pulled the powerhead to replace the upper bearing...
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    50hp early Force parts fit 55hp1973 Chrysler?

    Hi guys, so I have a 73 55hp Chrysler and I came across a a 50hp Force for sale for $100 bucks. It has a broken crank supposedly. From the pics in the add it all looks the same under the hood as my 73? It didnt have a year or model, but it did have the early looking force sticker on the cowel...
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    Is any moisture in lower end ok?

    Hi guys, so I didn't replace the oil in the lower end of my 55hp Chrysler last fall during winterizing. I had checked the level before every trip during the summer (approx 20 trips, and the oil was always clean, never cloudy/,milky. The motor spent the winter in the heated garage. I went to...
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    Free or cheap downloadable manuals?

    Hey folks, well I hate to say it, but my boating budget went south this spring. So, my issue is I need to change out the water impeller in my 55hp Chrysler, model 555HF 1973, and I dont just want to start digging into it without instructions. I have done others, but Chryslers kinda spook me. So...
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    What Am I Missing?

    What Am I missing? My 55hp Chrysler Model 555HF has had new points, condensors, fuel pump rebuild, carb rebuild, new plugs, new fuel lines, cleaned magneto?s surface, cleaned flywheel inside, set points to 0.20, and it?s still missing under load. It idles great! (One and an eighth turn on idle...
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    How do you check a magneto?

    Hey guys, back again with a new issue on my 1973 55hp Chrysler model #555HF. I have lost spark to my upper cylinder. I know this is a commonly asked question, but how do I check the magneto to see if it?s the problem? I don?t have an ohm meter or anything of the sort, so where do I go from here...
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    55hp Chrysler/Tillo Carb Adjustment NEED HELP

    Hey guys, I'm back again! So my 55hp Chrysler model 555HF single carb motor started to detonate again! If any remember my last issue, the upper piston was actually melting due to improper carb adjustment/too lean. I rebuilt the carb, took it out on the lake, and it ran great. Took it out again...
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    Can I upgrade old school prop to newer?

    Hey folks, first off, thanks for all the help you all and the site have given me in the last few weeks. I have a new dilemma though, through the advice on another thread I was able to get my 1973 55hp chrysler to provide enough power to get my 1976 crestliner tri-hull to plane out. (Finally...
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    55hp Chrysler Am I Screwed?

    Ok, so i have had my 16ft tri-hull 1973 Chrysler 55hp combo out 4 times this year already with no issues until today. The motor started to studder and lose power after WOT for approx 2 mins. I immediately checked the carb, took it apart cleaned it, replaced needle seat, installed new plugs, this...
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    Can I update my oldschool Prop?

    Hi guys and gals, I am a new user but long time admirer of this site and forum. Just a quick question, I have a 1973 Chrysler 55hp on a 16ft crestliner tri hull. The issue is it won't plane out. The motor runs strong with no hiccups or issues. I have tried changing the trim, but it didn't do the...
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