Chrysler 35 Question...

[BubbaRob]

Hi All,

Great Forum, two questions for everyone. Picked up a pretty decent 73 Chrysler tri-hull with a Chrysler 35 on it about 2 years ago. Ran it one season then brought it out two years later (today!!....lol) I put a new battery in and performed a quick tune-up (new plugs, fuel filter, new gas etc...) and fired it up...prrrs like a kitten and sonds great.

First question, not getting any water out the back when running. I did not run long as I don't know if the water pump is shot. I submersed the engine in water up above the intakes ans even tried a motor flush mechanism, still no water out the back.

When I ran it a few years ago, no problems and had water out the back but it was in a very large 55gal trash can more deeply submersed. Is this a bad sign?

Secondly, is the proper mix 50:1 on this one? I can't remember and didn't label the gas can. I'm not going to use the old gas and need to mix more. (I quickly started it on the old gas b4 i shut it down real quick, I cant believe how good it runs after all these years.)

Thanks for looking.

Rob

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: Chrysler 35 Question...

Glad the engine still runs well! Proper gas/oil is 50 to1 or 1 pint per 6 gallons.

Within a few seconds--for sure less than 30, you should see water issuing from the back idle relief pipe. Water pump impellers do take a set and/or get brittle with age. It is worth it to replace the impeller. I know they are available, but I don't know the part number. However, it was the same impeller for the 35,45,and 55 engines. Try here at iboats. If they cannot help, try franz marine at The Chrysler Crew.

 

[byacey]

Re: Chrysler 35 Question...

Mine has a clear plastic hose from the thermostat to the exhaust port cover. I always check here first to see if the water is getting to the cylinder head. I'm not sure if later model 35's had this hose.

 

[BubbaRob]

Re: Chrysler 35 Question...

Is that hose near the rear of the motor? If so, mine has turned yellow from aging but it is transparent and about 4-5" long. Does that sound like the hose you're speaking of?

Thanks for the help.

Rob

 

[byacey]

Re: Chrysler 35 Question...

Yep, that's the one. Put in a new piece and then you can view the water flow easier.