Re: Calling all Chrysler fanatics
Not much to know. The engine is an older 2 piece lower unit which would make it before 1979. Depending upon distributor type, it will either have points (earlier) or an electric eye. If it has the electric eye, the distributor will say electronic.
Change the lower unit oil, change the fuel pump diaphragm and gasket, and change the water pump impeller. Put a fuel filter between the pump and carbs. Use 50-1 TCW-3 oil mix and she may very well run until you die.
18 spline thrust pin props are becoming a bit scarce but can still be found. You may need to contact
franzmarine@aol.com for the impeller--it is not sold on iboats.
The 2 piece lower unit is a bit slower than the later one piece bit they can not be swapped. If at some point you do want to convert, you put the block on a one piece midleg. Pistons and rods never changed and neither did most of the internals so parts for the engine, including carbs can still be swapped in from Force engines.
300 is about the correct price for that engine--unfortunately, while they do run well, no one wants them. You will find that equivalent OMC or Mercs will outrun you. Fact of life--The engine was designed as old school entry level and simply does not have the goodies to run really fast. It can be modified though.
I can not tell from the photo, but if it does not have power tilt/trim it can be retro-fit with a TNT from almost any three or four cylinder Chrysler or Force up to about early 90s.
