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  1. Frank Acampora

    Hey, Tater!

    I tried your hint for removing flywheel nuts today. Worked like a charm. Probably the best hint I have seen here.
  2. Frank Acampora

    Small boat in choppy water

    Re: Small boat in choppy water DAN: What you really need to know is that: 1. A small boat in big water with an inexperienced skipper can kill you 2.The boat can generally take way more punishment than you can 3. First couple of times in really big water will scare the livin' bejeesus out...
  3. Frank Acampora

    Made My Day!

    My Glastron V153 was always on a way too small trailer with 8 inch tires. When I bought the trailer way back in 1967, it was rated for 500 pounds and was always about 2 feet too short for the boat. Recently I acquired this E Z Loader roller trailer. However, the rollers were in bad...
  4. Frank Acampora

    Upgrade Powerhead on 1990 90hp Force to a 125

    Re: Upgrade Powerhead on 1990 90hp Force to a 125 Yes, swapping the powerhead can be done BUT: you need to remove all the cowling to get at the bolts, then as stated above, some are difficult to remove from the midleg. It is WAY easier and quicker to simply swap the engine--IF the donor is...
  5. Frank Acampora

    Prop Play on New Quicksilver Prop

    Re: Prop Play on New Quicksilver Prop NO, It is not normal. Some props need a special thrust washer to fit correctly. If your old prop had a stepped thrust washer, the new one may need a flat thrust washer. At this point, before running the boat, check that when you push the prop all the...
  6. Frank Acampora

    Many Older (60 Plus) Power Boaters Out There???

    Re: Many Older (60 Plus) Power Boaters Out There??? OK--OK! I'm 67 (the new 57) and it is attitude not age that counts. Arthritis and gout don't stop me, just slow me down a bit. So I work around them: Sure, I have down days where I can't do anything but then on the good days I do what I...
  7. Frank Acampora

    Do you carry tools and spare parts?

    Re: Do you carry tools and spare parts? It really depends upon the size of the boat and its intended use: When I am on the river with one of my Go-Fast boats The only thing I carry--and leave in the truck is a prop to test and a prop wrench. After all, ANYTHING that happens: I only need to...
  8. Frank Acampora

    Was my outboard sabotaged? Long.

    Re: Was my outboard sabotaged? Long. Yeah! fix the cowl--even if you need to JERRY-RIG something LOL. I sincerely hope and doubt that it was sabotage. It was more than likely Murphy, who has a way of showing up at inopportune times to demonstrate his law. In fact, just last week I had...
  9. Frank Acampora

    Chrysler 125 with a 120 crnkshaft.

    Well----- The crank on this engine was ruined when I bought it so I swapped in a 120 crank.That's what I had! The engine sat for about 4-5 years before I had this use for it. It was originally a Prestolite ignition which I converted to distributor Motorola ignition--because I had one...
  10. Frank Acampora

    140 Chrysler end

    Re: 140 Chrysler end Hey! It's your thread. take it in any direction you like. LOL The two piece lower unit has the gearcase torpedo separate from the top casting. The drive shaft is splined with 18 splines and had a hole through it for a 5/16 pin to locate the prop. The prop hub has a...
  11. Frank Acampora

    Anyone removed cup from prop ?

    Re: Anyone removed cup from prop ? Depending upon the hull, early Force engines may benefit by raising the height on the transom. You have an early white Force-- I believe you said 1985. This was simply a re-badged Chrysler. Nothing was changed except the decals. You have screw-down...
  12. Frank Acampora

    Thinking of installing bimini top braces. thoughts?

    Re: Thinking of installing bimini top braces. thoughts? Let's see if I can find a couple of photos of my biminis. I made my own out of aluminum tubing and they do not really take much longer to raise and lower. I also added a diagonal so it is less whippy side to side. I kept the straps...
  13. Frank Acampora

    HELP!!Outboard is off center by 1 inch?

    Re: HELP!!Outboard is off center by 1 inch? Just as a matter of aesthetics I recommend moving it to the center. Be careful though: many hulls are NOT bilaterally symmetrical. measure from at least an couple of different points before moving. If your hull has a keel or a deep vee, center the...
  14. Frank Acampora

    Swapping lower units (one piece)

    Re: Swapping lower units (one piece) here you see the interfering boss on the water pump and the metal I removed from the midleg web. In this case the factory has removed enough metal from the front two bosses so I did not need to grind and away from them. However, in the first photo in the...
  15. Frank Acampora

    Swapping lower units (one piece)

    This question frequently comes up so here is the answer: You can swap ANY lower unit from any 3 or 4 cylinder Chrysler or Force between 1979 and early 19900s --When mercury changed to a Mercury lower unit. The exception is the Force 70 and 75. However, if you want to swap a later unit with a...
  16. Frank Acampora

    8.00 paint job

    Re: 8.00 paint job You really need to take a closer photo of the engine--like this--and post it in the Chrysler Force forum.
  17. Frank Acampora

    Modifying Bimini Top

    Re: Modifying Bimini Top While a too tall bimini does not shade sun as well, there are advantages to being able to stand and move freely under it. Mine are all taller than you would expect. You can always add back what you cut, but not as easily as cutting it. You really should try if...
  18. Frank Acampora

    Just scored a FREE 14' boat with a 1966 Chrysler 45HP but need some lower unit parts!

    Re: Just scored a FREE 14' boat with a 1966 Chrysler 45HP but need some lower unit pa Yes and no! It will fit. It has the better water pick-up, and I think, a 4 bolt water pump vs. your 3 bolt. It also has the pretty "stump-stabber" hydro-dart gearcase. I myself am looking for one of...
  19. Frank Acampora

    Force 125 stainless prop

    Re: Force 125 stainless prop I can see from the last photo that the hub is NOT pressed into the prop all the way. The bronze insert should be flush with the face of the center prop hub. If you have a good press you may be able to press it in further. However, moving the hub now MAY break...
  20. Frank Acampora

    Changing Hub

    Re: Changing Hub YES! That is, if the OMC prop will fit the lower unit of your Mercury. Here is an older bronze prop that I re-hubbed from OMC to Chrysler and a newer prop re-hubbed from OMC to 15 spline Force. Press out the old 13 spline hub with at least a 2 ton press. Buy a NEW 15...
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