Chrysler 4 horse 197

[Don Hegerberggg]

" I just dug out of storage my

" I just dug out of storage my old 42HB 4 horse Chrysler for use on a little fishing boat I just got. I cleaned it up a bit and started it up and it ran great for 5 minutes and quit. Why? What is the fuel oil ratio, the spark plug gap, can anyone help me. I can't find my manual after all these years.

Don "

 

[andrew]

"Don,

My index shows that a

"Don,

My index shows that as a 1976 4HP motor.

I am not an expert... but I checked the Chrysler service manual for that motor and it says:

<UL>[*]Spark Plug Type: Champion L86 [*]Spark Plug Gap: .030" [*]Breaker Point Gap: .020" [*]Recommended Operating Range: 4750-5750 RPM</LI>[/list]

The Service Manual doesn't have the fuel mix, I assume it is 50:1 but maybe someone else can jump in on that.

Good luck with the motor.

We sell the Chrysler Service and Parts Manuals if you need them.

Regards,
Andrew

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[Rodney Palmer]

" I have an old Chrysler boat

" I have an old Chrysler boat motor, 2 cycle, that powers a hydrolic unit. I'm not even sure of the hp but it is small / maybe 2-3 hp? The unit is old, maybe mid 70's. I'm inquiring about carb. settings. Does anyone have a clue? "

 

[andrew]

" Rodney,
Is there a tag with

" Rodney,
Is there a tag with a model number or serial number?
Regards, Andrew "