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    45 hp Chrysler-success story

    I just wanted to give a quick shout out to the many informative Chrysler OB motor fans for the help on all my newbie questions throughout the last month. my first post was about my 45 hp and whether or not I should scrap it. There did not seem to be a ton of boat shops that would work on...
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    Chrysler 45 hp- change long shaft to short shaft

    I have a 1975 model 455HH 45 hp Chrysler that I need to change the mid section from the long shaft to short shaft. The way that the cavitation plate sits is about 4-5" below the hull. In order to produce performance and get up on plane I need to A: raise the transom...or B: change the...
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    1975 Chrysler 45 hp- magneto vs. coil ignition

    can anyone tell me which ignition system is more or less trouble free? I have a magneto ignition on my mule. I have heard some bad things about the ignition systems on the old models and did not know which is better to have.
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    45 hp Chysler spark plug recommend?

    Chrysler 1975 45hp 455HH can anyone recommend a spark plug for this?
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    long shaft Chysler on bass boat

    this is adding on to my Prop question thread but new problem I am told that the cavitation plate on my motor should be about even with the bottom of the hull. the origional motor for my 1988 15' Bayliner bass boat was a 50 hp Force. The motor it was swapped out with is a 1975 Chrysler 45hp...
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    post fuel pump diaphram replacement

    after I replace the diaphram in my fuel pump, do I need to do anything special? I am recieving my engine manual tomorrow and I am ancy to know what to expect to do.
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    45 hp got the shakes

    another 45 hp question..... the engine idles well but shakes pretty good in idle and in low forward.... so much I can feel it in the steering wheel. Is there anything i can do to calm it down?
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    how do I hook up a tachometer?

    I am asking a ton of questions today. how do I hook up a tachometer to my 45 hp Chrysler? I have heard this is the most important thing you can have?
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    45 hp gear clunking...

    when I shift my 1975 45hp into forward, it hesitates, then clunks. is this normal? I just ordered a rebuilt lower unit due to the pinion gear being ground down pretty bad. Before I fire the new one up, I will put gear lube in and that should be it? right? If I hear/feel the "clunk" again...
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    45 hp prop question

    I have a prop that has 11.5 stamped on it and I took a compass to it and it measures about 10.5" diameter. The 11.5 is the pitch this came off a 1975 45 hp. The center insert looks a little crooked...not off center but not level with the back of the flat part of the prop. On the lake my 15...
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    1975 Chrysler 45 hp loosing power at full thottle

    I am new to Chryslers and have found a great group of helpful folks willing to give great imput on all sorts of issues. Issue#1- I had the motor on the lake this weekend and it was full throttle and the motor lost power and cut off at full bore after 2 minutes. It only did it one time all...
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    45 hp Chrysler #455HH-4306- Can't find this engine on most part sites

    Hello, I have the engine above but can't find the # on most part sites. Can someone help me figure out the exact year? All along I am thinking it is a 1972.
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    1972 45hp Chrysler water pump kit-where do I buy?

    I am going to attampt to change out my busted LU on my vintage 45 hp monster. I have found a rebuilt LU and I need to exchange it for my core ( taking it off tonight) Model# is 455HH Question- Where do I buy a new water pump kit? Part#? I figured I would replace the old WP with the new...
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    1972 Chrysler 45 hp lower unit-cost to fix

    can anyone tell me how much it will cost in parts and hours it will take to completely overhaul this engine? is it worth it?
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    1972 45 hp..junk or fixable

    Hey all, I am new to chrysler engines and have not heard good things. I have a 1972 45 hp on my bass boat(came with it) and has good compresion and spark. I had it on the lake this weekend for the first time and it shifted fine and ran good for the first hour. I shut it off and drifted and...
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