It’s been a while since I’ve done this, but I remember the flywheel holds the cam down on top of the spring. The spring keeps proper preload on the upper crank seal. I remember it was a little finicky, but the cam should be driven by the circular pin and the woodruff key for the flywheel is added after the cam is installed. You should be able to check timing with the proper OMC timing tool if you are unsure if you got everything put together properly. I usually set the points after installing the flywheel through the window. I hope that answers your questions

@@airgunny7416 the foam gasket for the lower portion of the hood was worn out

I’m not 100% sure, but most old Mercs use a Champion J6C or an NGK B6S

@tylerott9269 mine say j6c but they dont make them anymore is the ngk the compatible ones?

@ the J6J is discontinued, but the J6C is available at almost every hardware store or auto parts store. I personally like the NGK Plugs better, but for these engines, it really doesn’t make a difference

@tylerott9269 ok thank you ima try out the ngk thanks

Yes

To me it looks like they took the old 7.5 hp Elgin powerhead and put it in there. I still think one of the old Elgin 5.5 hp engines would outrun it though.

@@tylerott9269 haha probably would. Im pretty sure its chrsler designed through and through, although it may have been based off of a scott attwater/McCullough design im not sure

@@ct1762 it’s a west bend design completely and Chrysler just put their name on it. Same powerhead and lower unit as the old Elgins and West Bends. The midsection is different and maybe that’s what screws up the exhaust scavenging

@tylerott9269 it will! I have two of the fiberglass hood Elgin 5.5hp motors and they outdo these 9.2hp, it's crazy. There is a guy in the Chrysler group, Frank Pschonder who seems to be highly regarded on the Chrysler groups and he thinks they were inadvertently set up wrong and sent out the door from the factory

@ct1762 I agree completely on the running smoothly and idling great!! But I can't get but 6 mph out of any of my 9.2hp's

@@ALVintageOutboards I think it could use a steeper prop. At one point I had the 6 hp version and I feel that it was just about as fast. I have yet to try one of the old Elgin 7.5 hp with the full gear shift, but I think those have more gusto too

@@tylerott9269 the looper 7.5 chrysler was very strong for its size, too. would leave these for dead!

@@ct1762 You can leave these for dead, but they won’t die. These engines based off the green tank Elgin 5 and 7.5 hp have to be the toughest little engines I’ve ever seen. They seem to thrive on abuse and neglect

@ct1762 Absolutely 💯! I have two '79 Looper 7.5's and they perform like mad!!

@@williamcox2996 I didn’t get a gps on it, but I’d wager around 31-34 mph

Fuel lines were previously replaced. Looked like a dull knife was used to cut the line and that’s how I think the little chunk got in the carb.

Seems about right. I’m on a pretty lightweight 14ft aluminum boat. A glass boat is much heavier and will be slower

@@tylerott9269 actually 3.6m was 11.8ft not 14, its a pretty light dinghy maybe like 40-55kg, kind of planed with an older 4hp twin cyl johnson

@@ttxxdd yes. They run good, parts are available, and they are easy to work on. The CDI ignition parts are expensive on certain years

Where can u find parts for them at?

@@JSUN-83 Amazon, and most online marine places. It uses the same fuel pump and water pump as a Chrysler 9.9-15

@@tylerott9269 thank you so much a guy in my area is selling me one for $25 he says it needs a wiring harness so I’m hoping I can repair or fix it . But I figure worth a shot for only $25