Have a '56 KL with the stock updraft carb (263M). Rebuilt numerous times and still have stalling issue after about 1/4 mile at anything above 2000 rpm. Rebuilt fuel pump, ignition system with no change. I think maybe the carb is just wore out. I've been researching downdraft carbs. I can flip intake...

Looking for any info on 18' inboard Corsair. I think Thompson had a hand in building them. Any info would be appreciated: good or bad.

Have a '56 KL. It has a coolant line that runs fron the front of cylinder head to carb mount on intake manifold and out the back to the exhaust elbow. Was told it is to warm the fuel.
I thought cold fuel was better combustion.

My Gen has a separate voltage regulator. Did some research and tried to adjust the regulator. Actually, it was quite simple with a mechanical regulator. Got the voltage steady at 14 volts.

Has anyone converted a KL motor from single updraft Zenith to a single downdraft carb? Thinking could use stock Hercules intake, just flip it over and make adapter to stand carb up straight. Having carb issues and this conversion idea keeps me thinking.

My engine is a KL

Have 12 volt system. New solid state regulator and point/condenser ignition. Charges around 15 volts on regular basis. Should I be worried?

The only thing common between Pertronic and points is the cap and rotor. The actions of the motor were the same.
Next time out, I'm changing out the distributor cap if it acts up again. I'm also gonna see if the carb bowl has fuel. We'll see what happens.

Have a KL (1956) which is giving me fits. It runs fine out on the lake at all speeds for a few minutes, then stalls. It will start right back up, run fine for a few minutes, then stall again. I had the Pertonic ignition (Ignitor and Flamethrower coil). Thought that might be the problem, so I changed...

Is there an existing hook-up point for a vacuum guage on a KL motor? I really don't want to drill hole in intake manifold or carb. Thanks

I posted under "Engines & Powertrain" an idle problem I had which was solved by replacing wiring. Go there for full story.

Had an ongoing problem with very rough idle after a couple hours running. Changed over to Pertonix ignition, Flamethrower coil and Accell plug wires. Still had problem, but not as bad. Called tech service at Petronix and they suggested disconect + wire from coil and run new jumper wire to coil direc...

I posted my question by mistake to "Fiberglass Engines". Take a look and see if you can help.

Have KL with 60 hours on rebuild. Have Ignitor Electronic Ignition, Flamethrower coil and Accell ignition wires. Motor runs great at all speeds. Engine temp 115 to 120 on digital guage. Problem is after about 2 hours of cruising, the idle is very rough and won' t run under 1000 rpm no load. Carb has...

Dipstick measurement would be helpful. Supposedly, Chris went to a "shallow" oil pan in 1956. I'm trying to find depth dimension on both pans to determine what I have. Mine is about 8 1/4" (exterior rail to bottom of pan. Not having any sucess.

Have a '56 Continental with a KL motor. Specs say 6 to 10 quarts oil. Dipstick shows full, but when I drain oil (including transmission) I only get about 5 quarts. I'm thinking the dipstick isn't accurate. I don't want to run motor low on oil, but also don't want to hurt the motor by overfilling. Wh...

50 hours on rebuild. Digital oil pressure runs in high 20's (26 to 29). I read the factory spec is 20 to 35. Using PENN GRADE 30 wt. Think I should go to 40 wt? Any experience comments appreciated.

Measuring using digital. Using same cyl head source as stock mechanical guage. Stock sending unit broke, so went digital.

Had same problem getting cap & rotor for my KL. Got parts from Classic Boat Connection at classicboatconnection.com. 507-344-8024. I saw a listing for your motor.

Have a KL motor in 18' Continental. It runs cold: never gets over 105 degrees. I have digital temp guage which I've checked and its accurate. Motor runs fine (50 hours on total rebuild), but think it should run warmer. Thought about putting restriction in water outlet on cylinder head, but thought I...

Have '56 Continental that I'm planning to refinish deck. Has the "blond" portion on deck and gunnels. What is procedure for re-finishing that portion of deck? Is there a blond stain? Thanks

Solved my idling problem. I had adjusted the idle screw after engine ran for awhile, but before any load was put on motor. 1 turn out gave a nice smooth idle. Took her out today. After running for an hour or so on Lake Huron ( Gorgeous day), she would idle rough and would die when put in gear. Opene...

Have idling problem on my '56 KL with a Zenith 263M carb. When motor is cold, she idles fine. Run on the lake for an hour or so, and she won't idle under 1500 rpm. The motor runs very cool, barely gets to 100 degrees. I've rebuilt the carb with no improvement. Get her home, start up and runs fine ne...

Have a Auto Lite 1ay 4009 distributor on my KL. Need a rotor. Any sources?

Looking to insure my '56 Continental. Located in Michigan. Any experience with insurers, good and bad, would be appreciated.

1st time staining. Used Interlux Chris Craft Filler stain. Followed directions: thin with Interlux 333 to thick house paint consistency. Let sit for ten minutes then wiped off. Let sit for a day and decided stain was too thick and I wanted more grain to show. Sanding was too agressive and spotty. Be...

I answered my own question from You Tube. Great video found "How to Strip Stain from Wood". Scroll down to picture of guy working on a round table.

In process of refinishing varnish/stain on mahogany hull. Can I use paint stripper then sand? Concerned the stripper might soak into wood and adversely affect the stain process.

18' Continental that is trailered and used regularly. Have problem with bottom paint scuffing on launch and recovery. Have indoor/outdoor carpet (LOWES). Would it be better to use "marine grade" carpet or plastic covers?

18' Continental that is trailered and used regularly. Have problem with bottom paint scuffing on launch and recovery. Have indoor/outdoor carpet (LOWES). Would it be better to use "marine grade" carpet or plastic covers?