thoughts on 70 chrylser 55hp is it a good motor ??

[brnschoneck]

I am looking at buying a 70 maquis fishing n ski 16' with a 70 55hp chrysler that has been well cared for at least the last five yrs i know for sure ..Just had carbs rebuilt new batt new bilge pump quistion is is this a good motor for the year ?? I dont know much about chryslers but i knonw i had a 65 merc and i couldnt keep it running...I beleive its a good buy but just looking for some opinion ??

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: thoughts on 70 chrylser 55hp is it a good motor ??

In my own humble opinion don't walk away from it, RUN

 

[tater76]

Re: thoughts on 70 chrylser 55hp is it a good motor ??

That's a bold statement to make in a Chrysler forum bhile, I guess there's always gotta be one troll. The 55hp is a solid little motor. There are TONS of parts for them still, and if maintained, it will run for decades. I personally own 2 of them, and the oldest is a 73 with over 300 hrs on it (the one in my avatar). If you can get a good deal on it, I would not hesitate.

 

[wickware]

Re: thoughts on 70 chrylser 55hp is it a good motor ??

What would be the reasons to Run, bhile? I have had a 1970 35 hp Chrysler (possibly related if one carb) since 1984, purchased as a starter. It proved to me quick that it was the motor I needed for my 3-4 months of fishing on the 15? Raycraft. It has impressed me with very little routine maintenance and not one major problem. I feel the History of the Solid Motor?s Care is the Key Factor.

 

[brnschoneck]

Re: thoughts on 70 chrylser 55hp is it a good motor ??

in my own humble opinion don't walk away from it, run

why do u say that anythong tp back it up ???

 

[brnschoneck]

Re: thoughts on 70 chrylser 55hp is it a good motor ??

what would be the reasons to run, bhile? I have had a 1970 35 hp chrysler (possibly related if one carb) since 1984, purchased as a starter. It proved to me quick that it was the motor i needed for my 3-4 months of fishing on the 15’ raycraft. It has impressed me with very little routine maintenance and not one major problem. I feel the history of the solid motor’s care is the key factor.

i agree and this motor is like new mechanics says soooo !!! Perfect compression ...

 

[brnschoneck]

Re: thoughts on 70 chrylser 55hp is it a good motor ??

that's a bold statement to make in a chrysler forum bhile, i guess there's always gotta be one troll. The 55hp is a solid little motor. There are tons of parts for them still, and if maintained, it will run for decades. I personally own 2 of them, and the oldest is a 73 with over 300 hrs on it (the one in my avatar). If you can get a good deal on it, i would not hesitate.

i did get it its a beaty boat is similar to urs in pic 70 marquis fish n ski i luv it .....favorite boat yet by far nice lil open bow not to big n heavt but plenty of room for the two of us !!!