1978 chrysler charger 115

[natedawg]

just got this boat (larson 1965) with a chrysler 115 1978 and was just wanting to ask what does the "CHARGER" mean and is this a good motor?

 

[steelespike]

Re: 1978 chrysler charger 115

My bet would be it is just a name possibly hoping to
capitalize on the Dodge Charger in their automotive line.
Something like the old Mercury Mark 55 or Mark 75
nothing to do with displacement or horsepower. Then you have the Evinrude Big Twin or Johnson Super Sea Horse just great sounding names.

 

[eurolarva]

Re: 1978 chrysler charger 115

The motor is only as good as it was taken care of. If it runs good get a new impeller and a service manual as soon as possible. Use high quality TC W3 oil and mix 50 to 1 on gas and change out the lower unit oil as soon as possible. The biggest problems with chryslers is that not many people will work on them anymore and parts mainly ignition parts are getting harder and harder to find. If motor is running good and you plan to keep it you might want to start buying stuff on ebay for spare parts.

 

[natedawg]

Re: 1978 chrysler charger 115

ok ,i had a 105hp chrysler and it was great. had good compression (after i reringed it), why did chrysler go back to the old distributaor type insted of the magnapower II was it not a good disgn? well i will do all the normal stuff b4 i run it ,ie,check the compression,impeller and change all the fluid, plugs and see what i have thanks every one!!1