What year is this ?

[jabboo]

i just bought a chrysler outboard motor <br />the model number is <br />203hf<br />and the serial is 3212<br /><br />i would like to find out what model this engine is.<br /><br />plus i have a question to ask <br /> this motor is extreemly hard to start<br /> the compression in this motor is very very good and as a result the cord is very hard to pull to ge tthe engine started when it is cold is there anything i can do to make it easier to start?<br /><br />also is there anywhere i can go to read about this motor?<br /><br />thankyou for any help you can provide<br /><br />--<br />tony jabbour

 

[alcan]

Re: What year is this ?

Hi Toni<br /> Your motor is a 1974 20hp.<br /> You could try oiling the recoil starter.<br /> You might also remove the plugs and give it a spin just to be sure nothing is binding.Good luck have fun.

 

[jabboo]

Re: What year is this ?

whats a recoil starter and where can i find it<br /><br />anything else that might help? make it easier to pull?

 

[alcan]

Re: What year is this ?

Hello Tony<br /> The recoil starter is the mechanism that rewinds your starter rope. I belive yours sits on top of your engine. Some times they can get a little sticky. I like the public library for research. You may not find imfo to your specific model. But there is alot of general imfo to get you started.

 

[jabboo]

Re: What year is this ?

it aint the actual rope that is hard to pull <br /> its the big round thing on the top that it is trying to turn which is making it hard<br /> <br />my uncle told me it was because of the compression<br />is there a way to lower the compression ?

 

[harrison20002]

Re: What year is this ?

Hi Jabboo, Pick up the Clymers manual, it covers Chrysler ob's 3.5 to 140 hp and 1966 to 1984. The manual # is Clymers #B750. It's the best money you'll ever spend if you stay with boating. Have a good one. Hal

 

[Terry H]

Re: What year is this ?

Check this out...discussion group for Chrysler Marine<br /> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thechryslercrew <br /><br />Just a Thought