chrysler 90 year

[dbrojr]

i just aquired a sylvan aluminum 17' open bow w/ chrylser 90 outboard....has been sitting since 2002 and is a mess....got the motor off and on a stand and checked out...wondering if maybe better to part it out or fix it...will need fuel pump rebuilt,carbs rebuilt/replaced,distributor drive belt,plug wires,starter rebuilt,plugs,thermostat and water pump kit....powerhead is free as well as lower end and seem in good shape...also control and cables are all good....it is a complete motor w/ no missing parts that i can see....any input would be nice as well as any input on its worth as a parts motor....prop and skeg are in good condition as well.the model is 856HOH and serial is 1242....manual tilt/trim...thanks

 

[carholme]

Re: chrysler 90 year

If that is the model number then your engine should be an 85hp:

85 1980 856H0H

From here:

http://www.maxrules.com/ChryslerModels/50_85.html

Gerry

 

[dbrojr]

Re: chrysler 90 year

thanks gerry,that is the number and i was thinking maybe wrong cowl cover....it says chrysler90.....

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: chrysler 90 year

Somebody probably replaced the cowl.
Do a compression/spark test.That will tell if it's worth messing with.

 

[dbrojr]

Re: chrysler 90 year

i just listed it on craigslist for parts....has 160,165,163 compression....and seems to have spark....i need a 25hp to be legal on my area small lakes,so its gotta go.....

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: chrysler 90 year

With good compression and spark it might be worth the effort to see if it runs.
A running motor is worth more.That is unless you sell for parts.
Sometimes the parts can get more$$$

 

[dbrojr]

Re: chrysler 90 year

some pics to show why i decided to part it out.....

 

[dbrojr]

Re: chrysler 90 year

just to close this thread....i ended up scraping it out...a month advertised and not one call of interest......saved bottom end,controls,cowl and electricals....everything else was tore down and scraped.