[613036]

friend of mine needs help with his 55hp chrysler outboard. local mechanics can't even look at it. anyone know of any local mechanics in brooklyn?

 

[Scalawag]

I hate the attitudes of many shops/mechanics nowadays. If it takes a bit more time to go through an out of production motor maybe have to special order parts they wont do it. Ive got a Cobra drive on my boat and I get the same BS all the time. What afraid of a little challenge?
Ive got a Chrysler outboard shop manual somewhere for an 85 I had years ago { I think it covers 55's too} , if I can look anything up for him maybe scan and attach, let me know.
Alan


This message was edited by Scalawag on 10-19-01 @ 2:49 PM

 

[614851]

in the 60's & 70's in bay shore there was a chrysler outboard dealer/mechanic named Al Blair.
he was one of the most competent & honest mechanics you could ever hope to meet. many a time he would drop everything or work way overtime to get struggling baymen back out on the water. then he would tell them to pay him when they could get it together. i think he is deceased.
i know this doesn't help get your motor fixed, but it's something i had to say.


set,
opinari

 

[Scalawag]

In the 1970's there was a place in Island Park named "Toms Areo marine" They sold Chryslers and Columbian boats which is the rig my dad had. Tom would bend over backwards to help his customers and was a good Chrysler mechanic. I know the place is still there but with different owners I think. Alan

 

[613036]

thanks for the input Scalawag.i'll have my friend check into island park. his engine is basically running like crap for the first few minutes after startup,sort of like a car on a cold winter morning. he also has a problem with the tilt.

 

[Scalawag]

Hey its a Chrysler that runs... he should consider himself lucky!!
Alan