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Topic: outboard motor
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elmet3
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posted November 11, 2004 05:12 PM
   
My old Chrylser outboard doesn't like to start or run anymore. I would like to take it someplace for sevice but can't find anyplace that will look at small, old, Chryslers that stopped production years ago.
I have a service manual, but don't enjoy working on engines, and have a poor track record.
Has anybody any experience with small marine engines that suggests that working on this might be really easy and I should try it myself, or really hard and I should buy a new motor if it comes to that. IP: 67.107.33.106 |
Darcy
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posted November 11, 2004 06:01 PM
We have an old Merc 9.9hp that most marinas or boat dealers didn't want to look at. They felt we should buy a new motor. We took it to our local small motor repair shop. The kind of place that repairs chain saws, lawn mowers, snowmobiles, etc. He put in a new magneto (not an original merc part) and tuned up the motor. Also changed the impellar (Part that keeps pumping the water to cool the motor). The 35 year old motor still going strong. D'Arcy IP: 70.48.5.38 |
whited
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posted November 11, 2004 06:31 PM
I've got a British Seagull 3 hp long shaft that turned 50 this year. The biggest problem might be finding parts, although if you know what you're looking for, the internet can be a great tool.IP: 156.34.51.160 |
elmet3
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posted November 12, 2004 09:21 AM
Sounds like these motors can last a long time. I'll look for a small engine shop and ask if they will look at it. Thanks IP: 67.107.33.106 |
windy island
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posted February 15, 2005 07:41 PM
Check out the Oct. 13, 2004 posting "Pics of Windy" and see how I installed my ladder from CL last year. We like it.IP: 209.195.64.40 |
whited
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posted February 15, 2005 08:41 PM
Yes, that's the way I had planned to mount mine. Any trouble climbing back on the boat in light swells??IP: 142.177.171.178 |
windy island
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posted February 16, 2005 10:29 AM
Mo problems so far.
This was to be a response to the boarding ladder posting. I guess I had another senior moment.IP: 209.217.117.198 |
