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  1. Captndrydock

    Attempting a motor rebuild

    My ol '77 Chrysler 135 has dropped compression down to 125 from 150 psi in the bottom cylinder. I took the head off and the gasket seems fine, but the piston has quite a bit more play when I rock it side to side. Looking from the transfer port, the top ring seems very loose and I can see the...
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    Re- torque head bolts?

    I was recently advised to re torque the head bolts on my 77 135 hp Chrysler outboard twice a year. My concern is whether they are torque to yield bolts or normal bolts? I'll probably leave well enough alone, but still curious if this is standard preventive maintenance on these motors.
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    Fuel pump doesn't pump

    I've been on a roll getting motors to run, but ran into another puzzler on a Force 125. I can't get fuel to pump past the fuel pump. The bulb is tight and squirts out the inlet hose to the pump, but once fastened to the pump, I get nothing. I loosened the other ends thinking maybe an air lock...
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    Left the ignition switch on...

    Will leaving the key switch on damage anything in the ignition system? This is on a 115 Chrysler with an electronic eye, not points. Only left on for an hour, coil wasn't warm. Thanks in advance!
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    Rough operation of timing advance rod or is this normal?

    I was replacing a broken trigger control rod end piece this evening and while I had everything disconnected I noticed that the control rod for the timing advance wasn't particularly smooth in its operation. Is this normal? See video below...
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    Spark plug wires

    I want to replace the old hardened 45 year old plug wires on one of my Chrysler motors ('77 105 hp). I bought some 7mm solid copper wires, but they seemed to be slightly smaller than the original wires. They weren't tight in the distributor cap or the rubber piece inside. I noticed the unused...
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    "FREE"19' Manatee!

    Just picked up a Manatee boat being given away. Really got it for the Force motor as much as anything. The guy thought it was a Sailfish boat. Maybe because it seems to have composite stringers and the transom is strangely solid. And it sort of looks like a Sailfish hull. Just brought it home...
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    Tach hook up for '77 135 hp

    I know this question has been covered here before, but I'm still unclear due to different ignition systems. Can someone please confirm if this is correct? Attach the ignition terminal from the tach to the "I" terminal on the key switch (blue wire) Attach the signal wire on the tach to the "M"...
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    Wiring harness question

    My wiring harness leading under the dash had the black wire taped back. Should it be connected somewhere and if so where? It's not really been a problem on the boat, but I do wonder if it should be grounded somewhere. I'm currently wiring a switch to another motor on a stand and came up against...
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    Question about pressed in carb seats

    My TC carbs have pressed in seats and I've often wondered if there is a rubber needle seat in there? Can they be replaced with a screw in seat for better preventative maintenance?
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    How to wire a kill switch on a '77 Chrysler 135hp?

    I have a lanyard kill switch with a black and red wire. Can I wire this to my key switch? If so, which terminals would they go to? Thanks in advance, much appreciated!
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    1977 Mark Twain boat restoration

    Hello I-boaters! I recently purchased a 1977 Mark Twain, model 170T. Powered by a 135hp Chyrsler outboard. This is my first boat, so I have much to learn. I bought it knowing there was some rot, but once I got it home and inspected it further, discovered that the stringers are rotten mush from...
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