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    What year is my CHRYSLER?

    I need to buy lower unit seals due to a leak and I can't find out my engine year to order. PLEASE HELP!<br />I was told by the previous owner that the engine was a '74 but I do not know for sure. The model #3551 the serial #2189. Thank you in advance if you can identify the year.
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    hard idle

    I have a 93 Suxuki 8hp. The engine sat for 2 years and carb was clogged. I rebuilt the carb and it now runs, but You must choke the engine to start it, even when warm. I never had to do this before it sat. When the engine idles it backfires 1 time every 30 seconds or so. When you rev the engine...
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    Proper oil/gas ratio

    I have a 35hp chrysler 1974. What is the proper fuel/gas mix?
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    What year is my 35hp Chrysler

    I was told by the previous owner that the engine was a '74 but I do not know for sure. The model # is 3551 the serial # is 2189. Thank you in advance if you can identify the year.
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    Replacing the thermostat

    I replaced the impeller already on my 74' 35hp Chrysler. When it runs I don't think enough water is being expelled through the outlet in the back of the engine. I would like to change the thermostat but I do not know where it is or how to get it out. This should be my last problem to solve...
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    Timing must continually be advanced to keep engine running

    Okay, I have figured out what is happening, I just can't figure out why. I have a 35hp Chrysler '74 2 stroke. My magneto ignition system went out so I bought a 12v coil system for it. The engine is set at tdc and the timing aligned. When the engine is started it runs smooth. Adter 3-4 seconds it...
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    Timing issue

    I convereted my magneto ignition to 12v coil. 74 chrysler 35hp. In order to start it now, I have to disconnect the arm that advances the timing and set is almost 90 degrees counterclockwise from its original position. It will not go any further counterclockwise under acceleration when all the...
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    Engine very tempermental

    I finally got my spark problem fixed after converting to 12v coils. My '74 Chrysler 35hp outboard. I got it started today after the conversion and it ran rough at first, then smoothed out after 2 minutes, I let it run another 5 minutes after it smoothed out. I just rebuilt the carb so I don't...
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    Will this work or am I dreamin'

    I am gettin no spark on my 74' Chrysler 35hp. Just to rule out weak magnets I was thinking of using 2 holes that are already behind the 2 magnets on the fly wheel. In the 2 1/4" holes I was thinking of placing 10 small n-48 earth magnets and sealing the hole. This should make the mags on the...
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    Converting from points to 12v coil

    I am giving up on my magneto ignition system. I think the coils have failed and the engine is too old to find parts 70's 35hp Chrysler. I saw this article on how someone did this conversion on his tractor. http://www.simpletractors.com/do_it/magneto_to_coil.htm <br /><br />If I do this on my...
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    1974 Chrysler 35hp NO SPARK!!!!

    I just bought a 1974 Chrysler 35hp 2 stroke electric start engine. It has been sitting for a few years so I just put some fuel/oil in the cylinders through the spark plug hole and it started right up. I connected the power straight to the starter for positive and negative was grounded to the...
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