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    What do you think? Outboard or inboard?

    What do you think? Outboard or inboard (I/O)? Of course I already have an opinion and I expect the results to be skewed a certain way due to the forum this is posted in, but I would like to hear your specifc reasons as to why you feel the way you do. Interested in both freshwater and saltwater...
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    What do you think? Inboard or outboard?

    What do you think? Inboard (I/O) or outboard? Of course I already have an opinion and I expect the results to be skewed a certain way due to the forum this is posted in, but I would like to hear your specifc reasons as to why you feel the way you do. Interested in both freshwater and saltwater...
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    Please Note: Error in Clymer Shop Manual for Chrysler

    There is an error in the Clymer shop manual for Chrysler outboards regarding pinion nut torque for motors 75 hp and larger. Myself and someone else posted a question on this procedure a few months ago. There are two types of lower units for these motors: A one piece unit and a two piece unit...
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    CLANTON: Chrysler question for Clanton

    For Clanton and all who can shed some light on this,<br /><br />Thanks for reading this postI have a 1974 75 HP Chrysler. When torquing the original pinion nut to 85 ft-lbs the drive shaft is very tight. I have not installed the lower gear case housing yet. The two bearings on the drive shaft...
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    Need advice on tightening pinion gear, 1974 75 hp Chrysler

    Thanks for reading this post. I am replacing the seals on a 1974 75 hp Chrysler. What is the correct procedure for tightening the pinion gear nut? I have attempted to torque down the nut to 85 ft-lbs as called for in the manual. After I reach 20-25 ft-lbs the shaft will not turn by hand, as...
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    How do I set the timing on a 75hp Chrysler?

    I have posted before and have received great advice and I thought I would post again. I have a 1974 75 hp Chrysler that does not have any type of timing mark or decal on the flywheel (that I am aware of). What is the best way to set the timing on this? Can a timing light be used? Thanks. :)
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    Fuel mixture setting procedure 1974 75hp Chrysler

    What is the correct method for setting the fuel mixture on a 1974 75hp Chrysler? Thanks in advance.
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    Anyone remember Glassmaster boats?

    This may be a question for old salts. I would like an opinion and information on Glassmaster boats; that is if anyone remembers them. They were discontinued in the early 1990's. I have mentioned the name twice to marine professionals before purchasing my boat, and both times the responses...
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    Transom repair advice needed

    Hey guys, I have a question about reglassing the outer piece of fiberglass after replacing the transom. I am doing this on a 17 ft Glassmaster. I took off the outer fiberglass in one big piece using a power saw with a thin blade leaving a small margin on all sides. What is the correct method for...
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