1988 Chrysler 55 HP no go

[tomdc]

My Chrysler 55 HP won't propel at higher speeds. When running at low rpm it will engage prop, but when speeding up prop suddendly disengages and engine races. I hear no grinding, almost as though gear is slipping on shaft???? any ideas? it will shift into forw & reverse, but slips at higher rpm....

 

[eurolarva]

Re: 1988 Chrysler 55 HP no go

Test to see if the prop has a spun hub. Draw a line on the prop to the cone at the very end that has a cotter pin in it. Use permanant marker or fingernail polish. Run motor and wait till it does what you posted then check to see if the lines you drew still line up. If not your prop is spun and will have to be fixed or replaced.

 

[tomdc]

Re: 1988 Chrysler 55 HP no go

Thanks to eurolarva...I relplaced the prop with a reconditioned prop and all is well.... I'm sending my original prop to be reconditioned to have a spare on hand... thanks again and God Bless....

 

[eurolarva]

Re: 1988 Chrysler 55 HP no go

Good to hear 51tommyd.