"1972" 105 Chrystler outboard 

Awesome old outboard, brings me back to the times I was a wee lad just infatuated by boats and motors....Mercury, Johnson, Evinrude, Chrysler, Bearcat (Homelite 4 stroke), Scott Atwater, they all were awesome in my book.

These are a great motor and easy to work on, my 100hp and 6hp have never let me down, with regular maintenance they can run for ages

Those old Chryslers had a distinct sound you can always tell when they’re around. I still see a lot of these on the water.

Wow! I remember Chrysler outboards! Awesome!!

Always loved the look of those early 70S Chryslers and im an Evinrude johnson guy! Nice motor white and gold narrow cowlings they had great designers back then..

The 105 was certainly among the best of the Chrysler outboards. Recall what OMC had in this HP range in the late 1960's when this motor was already out. "Golden Meteor" or "Starfllite," anyone? No power trim system available, only "power tilt." Same lower unit with puny prop they'd been using on their 75/80 HP V4's. A shaky gas guzzler. Heavy AF.

Still the most handsome outboard on the water.

We had this engine on our tri-hull ski boat in the late 60s. I loved it. It would be interesting to know the years of production. Thanks for posting.

I love boats as a kid in the seventies, and I can still remember the distinctive look it had.

Just awesome! I have always loved the look and the sound of these outboards. Hope it's still running.

Oh how i miss the 70s Back in the day when a big fishing boat was a 17 footer or so . Love the classic outboards

That engine would look good on a modern boat. Alot of the old Chrysler engines had good looking covers

Such a nice design with a touch of elegance about them, still look great.

I have a 1977 - 135 HP and it's the same sound... recently complete overhauled and painted (with only 8 hours). (in my opinion) it's a great motor... :D

In about 1966 time frame I thought these motors seemed so massive. They truly looked like the Tower of Power motor on the back of a boat. They also glistened on the lake with that Pretty White An Gold.

thats the same year and hp i got, glad your tilt still works, ive had to replace the starter and the water pump fins and there a pain getting the carbs in sinc but when there running right they run great

In the late 70s growing up in southeast Louisiana I remember chrysler out boards,but were always being towed in

A strange thing to say, but I think there is something religious about the looks of those Chryslers. Imagine one of these with a cross logo in the front

that is wild.histerical looking!

Foam attached to the engine cover would come apart, inhaled into the carbs. Get rid of the foam. I had a 115, no one could work on it under warranty. Lost my butt trying to sell my rig.

I have to say I never thought I'd see that boat again. If I'm right the boat is a 1972 mainstream bass boat. I think this is my old boat. I had a lot of good times fishing from it.

I have one just like it! I love my Chrysler 105 hp.

My fav engine. I have a 1969 55hp Stacker. Still. I would love a 105

I used to own that boat, had it in the shop for electrical issues at one time. the compression was good for the age of the boat and the only oil consumption was the mix ratio. if I could, I'd buy the boat back. the motor isn't tired. it moved that boat at 45 mph when I owned it....

this gives me hope on my build

ive rebuilt a few of those motors,t eh main issues with them was parts super hard to find & also the exhaust plate under the power head use to rot away & you would loose water pressure & over heat.

I love the motors design and so much the smooth sound

Sounds cool with a knock

Sounds like some things going to blow lol, I know they all sound that way from new, Nice to see. I see very few around.

It would be cool if the starter sounded like a Chrysler car starter of that era haha

That thing has a serious rod knock

Chrysler Tower of Power! I used to see a lot of those

my fav Pentastar Outboard.

sounds like a little man is in that motor with a hammer trying to get out

Where is all the smoke? My 1973 70 hp is a crop duster. I cant barely idle without being in a fog, running 50:1.

Funny how the chrysler's all sound similar. I grew up with a 45hp chrysler, a 1969 (IIRC) and it was run very hard for 20 years. My much older brothers were in their early 20's with our little 14" runabout it would pull two skiers. Anyone who thinks this has a knocking rod is wrong. At the very end our engine did knock and toss a rod and it was one heck of a noise. I was young and dumb at the time and wanted a bigger motor (whole new boat) so I let it blow.

I have one of these! Just fixed it

I had a 1973 ss85 hp merc on a 16ft. Orlando Clipper and pulled 5 skiers no problemand the same boat had a 60hp ss and pulled 4 skiers no problem good times

Beautiful motor with iconic 1970's styling. These Chryslers had a great power trim system at a time when Merc and OMC didn't. Merc's system had those ugly, hard-to-rig hoses going into the boat with the inboard pump. OMC had, well, crap at first then a half-decent system but still with two cylinders going up and down, not in and out. The Chrysler system was simple and powerful and engineered to PUSH the motor back in the trim mode. It actually took the other manufacturers a while to catch up; OMC in '79 and Merc not until the mid 1980's!

classic motor. looks like it rips compared to our modern 4 strokes.

That baby runs great!!!

HAD THAT SAME ENGINE FOR 7 YRS NOW MINES A 71 NO PWR TRM. RUNS REAL GOOD. HAD TO REPLACE CLUTCH DOG BOUT 2 YRS BACK BUT, I USE IT ALOT EVER HAD ANY ISSUES W HER?

Nice looking motor

When I was in Jr High through high school I lived on a lake in MN and did about every odd job there was for income, cleaning beaches mowing putting docks in and out along with lifts and our family always had a few boats Lots of Johnson evinrudes and one Merc, I did all the maintenance on the outboards and I did a lot of maintenance on other peoples motors also Johnson/Evinrude were my bread and butter, then came Mercury I even got to work on some really different ones like a Scott Atwater it was like a 7 HP I got a 1924 Johnson that hadnt run in 40 years running like a top had to overhaul the carb (making all new gaskets) and going through plugs and wires and all associated ignition parts that was a lot of fun. We had a few Chrysler engines on out lake and I worked a lot on a 30 hp one a lot meaning I would get the carb set and it would idle and run as its should and the next week I could do it all over again. The other one I worked on was around 75 hp and exactly the same thing after about 3 or 4 trips to each of them for free I told the owners that there are some carb issues here that sure seem to be design related because they would not hold a tune for more than a week at tops. After that I would not work on Chrysler outboards of any size, I just did not care for those engines!

what a nice motor!!!!

I have a 90 hp chrysler. is the oil to gas ratio 50:1?

They go on forever , I own a 75hp never gives up

Sweet

Sounds like it’s knocking like crazy

I recently obtained a 1969 courier 229, saddened it dis not have original 2stroke v4 but has a 70’something merc 90 tower of power on it :D its a blast

Ironically one of the greatest outboard brands of all time.

I like that boat, too!

running like a top!

Its a beauty

An Evinrude/Johnson or Mercury 85hp would out perform this 105 Chrysler back in the day.

I want to buy this motor. Is it still available? Anyone got one as nice as this for sale?

For Tony

Hi there 😊 Great video I have recently bought a Chrysler 30hp But can't find the parts to make it fully auto like yours Would be greatful if you could steer me in the right direction ,I'm in the uk Many thanks Spencer

What Tilt and Trim system do you have and where can I find one? Have been looking for ages now and cant seem to find any.

I had a 1972 120hp I got from ACTION MARINE in stockton calif. More power than needed. These were really great motors and made to run and easy to maintain. The 120, 135 and 150 were all the same engine, but with different carbs. They rated the h.p. At the prop, not at the crankshaft, so in reality there was more power than listed.

Are these motors 2 strokes or 4 strokes ?

I can't believe how well that runs for it's age, take care of it - and it'll take care of you. Did you rebuild it yourself? was it much trouble? I'm looking for a 79 + Striper as my scout troop had one and I really want to find one to do up, paint it in bass boat flake. I'm a boatbuilder and fibreglasser myself.

I recently bought an 18ft 1970 Hartley glass over ply boat and she's a beauty. Hasn't been used much for a while cause the original owner passed away. It has a Chrysler 100hp motor on it that I'm trying to find out more info about. I've taken her for a run and it seems to run great but as I don't really know the history, I'm unsure if I can rely one it. Can anyone suggest some maintenance items I can take care of to give me some piece of mind?

I have a 130hp and now has no spark any ideas where i can get Chrysler parts (I live in Australia)

I’m building a 1983 ebbtide dyna trak 16’ with a Chrysler 105 (actually badged as 90 charger) and I’m curious as to what top speed I could expect. Anyone want to take an educated guess?

It was a factory setup that came with the motor.

What a Beast! :D

This engine is amazing. What's the engine?

What tilt and trim kit do you have or did you have on the 105? I am asking because i have the same motor and would like to install one. Thanks

How to fix it?

OMG, it sounds like a frikin diesel engine

Dang! I remember!!

I had a 70hp for many years...the Down Fall was..almost all Replacement Parts were >> (Discontinued)..

hey i have an 85 chrysler and the power trim is real weak. is yours like that?

Sounds like it's ready to come apart.

I don't think it's anything they all pretty much have that sound to them with these old Chryslers... My 135 has the same sound yet nothing wrong with it...

I don´t like that knocking sound....

Is the motor a 2 stroke?

can't figure out how to send you a msg- what state are you in and waht is asking price?

Chrysler made best outboard but too bad ended in 1984 but force carried their design until in 1999. I has 1976 105hp like this one and rare 1984 90hp

i got a 1972 chrysler 85 magnapower ignition & having trouble finding spark can u help

I had a 75 and 120 hp Chrysler...total "pieces of shit."

Michael (or anyone) have you found a source for a replacement distributor cap and rotor for the Chrysler 105?

still handles on the mounts, lol

At lower speeds it sounds like a worn wrist pin is ready to puke.

you never did give your top end speed you reached

Chryslers were up overrated. Mercs. Underrated. O.m.c. rite on . that why chryslers were considered slow!

Worse motor I ever had .I got a merc and never looked back again.bad gas milage also I had so many problems and parts are hard to get and cost way too much .uncle had one 40 years ago it ran ok but used way too much gas.i would not recommend any one get one of these.

150 six had flywheel shear off at 5000rpm...watch out Johnny!!!

MOPAR!

If there was ever a worse outboard than a Chrysler it should be a crime punishable by death.

$20000

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