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  1. WinnerCougar74

    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    Nordin, you are correct. It is a epoxy coil instead of oil filled. I think marine coils are mostly epoxy so they can handle the beating that they take out there on the water so that's why I picked one of them. Plus it is rated properly for the CDI box I bought. It is called a "Blaster Ignition...
  2. WinnerCougar74

    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

  3. WinnerCougar74

    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    I think instead of a switch to convert to eliminate the magna power I'll just do a jumper wire setup. As far as I can figure the blue ignition wire coming from the electrical block goes to the positive on the coil and the points connection on the distributor goes to the minus on the coil and you...
  4. WinnerCougar74

    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    FYI, I'm running this automotive coil right now. It's a sealed epoxy coil. With the simplicity of these motors you can adapt off the shelf parts. I think it's great.
  5. WinnerCougar74

    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    Very true TheForce Power. I improperly diagnosed a bad CDI unit when I should have double checked ALL the basics first. I think I have read on this forum that the chrysler CDI boxes are excellent and that most of the time the problem is points, triggers, coils, plug wires or plugs. There is one...
  6. WinnerCougar74

    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    From a design standpoint I prefer simple over complex. Fewer parts often means fewer things to fail. I think that is where the Chrysler/Force shine. Also, straight forward troubleshooting. 1. check compression 2. check spark 3. check fuel delivery. That covers so much ground on these motors.
  7. WinnerCougar74

    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    Man this is great. Thx again for sharing your experiences. I grew up around boats but this is the first one I owned and maintained myself. I do not think it would be possible without the internet. Dudes from all over the world can get help and pitchin their experiences. It is all very cool stuff...
  8. WinnerCougar74

    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    I share that opinion. Maybe that's why I used the word junk in the title of this post. A Chrysler that is in decent condition is NOT junk. It just needs some work. Thanks for the global perspective. Would I feel differently if I had enough money to buy a new Yamaha? I honestly can't answer that...
  9. WinnerCougar74

    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    Actually people don't seem to be "tinkering" with mechanical things like they used to. I have been tinkering since I was a little boy. I think it has been good for me on many levels. It's not the solutions for mankind's problems but it is good for me on a lot of levels. So, for me, there is an...
  10. WinnerCougar74

    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    Sounds truly excellent. Doing those kinds of things are very healthy for a person. There is so much benefit to working on a problem and working at a solution and then enjoying the benefits of the fix and now even better sharing it with others. Love it dude. Thx.
  11. WinnerCougar74

    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    I found 3 props for my Chrysler on Craigslist. 2 cost $25 one cost $40. All in good condition. For me it feels good to have the extra props on hand. One is a lower pitch and I use it when I'm loading up the boat with more people and gear.
  12. WinnerCougar74

    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    It's true there are more parts that can turn a Chrysler outboard into a boat anchor and an important consideration. Thanks for the input. NLA is very important when we see that on a parts list for a Chrysler. I guess when that days comes I'll move on but for now my Chrysler is running well and...
  13. WinnerCougar74

    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    Either way it sounds like something an outboard should be designed to handle without failing. On the subject of bearing, many don't know most 2 stroke outboards use roller bearing at the crank instead of clearance bearings. I have always heard roller bearings are much better. Is that true?
  14. WinnerCougar74

    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    One other thing I like is if a Chrysler outboard completely blows up it's not nearly as big of a loss. I know of a lot of expensive 4 strokes that are boat anchors because they are waaaay to expensive to fix.
  15. WinnerCougar74

    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    That sums it up perfectly. Maybe that would be a helpful post. A list of mechanics that people have found that work on Force/Chrysler outboards along with their location and rates.
  16. WinnerCougar74

    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    So far this has turned into a very interesting discussion. Chrysler outboards are right for me. Without them I probably would not be on the water at all. I think I must really like keeping old motors running instead of of filling up the landfills with things that can still be used. I must admit...
  17. WinnerCougar74

    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    Good point. So maybe Chrysler and force are better freshwater motors.
  18. WinnerCougar74

    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    Every time I considered buying a newer outboard I just priced a few parts and ended up sticking with the Chrysler. Simple things like fuel pumps, coils, ignition boxes, carbs, etc
  19. WinnerCougar74

    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    Often, manufactures just can't leave good things alone. Our Chrysler outboards have a lot of good engineering. It's built but not overbuilt. For example 2 carbs is all you need on a 4 cylinder motor. Fewer parts, fewer things to tune and fewer things to break. It's so nice to not have to take...
  20. WinnerCougar74

    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    Very good point. You can buy a lot of parts for $150. Once I have used my boat for a 6 day Cape Cod fishing trip. It failed twice out on the water. But I have a 9.9 trolling motor so we got back to the dock without a tow. Best $600 I ever spent. I went to my parts box and got us right back out...
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