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- Wed May 01, 2024 1:54 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Clearance between prop and rudder
- Replies: 7
- Views: 644
Re: Clearance between prop and rudder
Hello Jim I thought you would like to know the outcome. When I got the shaft to the machinist to shorten and cut the keyway they found the shaft was bent. Not much but discernable visual runout when checked in a lathe. Solution new straight shaft and the coupling is a nice tap on fit. I also took th...
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 2:34 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Clearance between prop and rudder
- Replies: 7
- Views: 644
Re: Clearance between prop and rudder
Thank you Jim I made up a nice puller that bolts to the propshaft coupling and has a centre bolt to pull the coupling off the shaft. Work of art! Crawled into the boat and fitted it. All good. Then I found I could slide the coupling off the shaft by hand! C'est la vie. Going to shorten the shaft by ...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 1:46 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Clearance between prop and rudder
- Replies: 7
- Views: 644
Re: Clearance between prop and rudder
Jim, thanks for the reply. Sorry for not checking earlier. Distance is 2 5/16 inch between prop and strut. If 3/4 is the go, then my feeling that mine is not right is confirmed. I don't see an issue with shortening the shaft, once I get it out of the boat. I really don't want to take the engine out,...
- Sat Feb 17, 2024 1:58 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Clearance between prop and rudder
- Replies: 7
- Views: 644
Clearance between prop and rudder
After a great many years I have finally got my 19ft Capri into the water! Great feeling and a life's work, so my wife says. I needed to totally rebuild the boat, taking the plans from the museum and needing to re-establish the hull and all the fundamental dimensions. I think I have ended up with the...
- Sat Jul 16, 2022 1:34 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Steering Wheel 61 Capri
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2961
Re: Steering Wheel 61 Capri
Many thanks for the advice
I will take it to the chrome shop that did all my hardware.
Regards
Peter
I will take it to the chrome shop that did all my hardware.
Regards
Peter
- Sat Jul 16, 2022 1:30 am
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Stern Light for 61 Capri
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2827
Re: Stern Light for 61 Capri
Thanks Jim
Seem like no real mystery. I will make it work with what I have. However, I think I will engineer a smart screw in pin to keep it in place. They cost too much to lose.
Regards
Peter
Seem like no real mystery. I will make it work with what I have. However, I think I will engineer a smart screw in pin to keep it in place. They cost too much to lose.
Regards
Peter
- Tue Jul 12, 2022 11:39 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Steering Wheel 61 Capri
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2961
Steering Wheel 61 Capri
My 61 Capri rebuild will soon be complete but I need some advice on the steering wheel. See photo attached. I can refinish the black surround Ok, but have two issue to overcome. Firstly, the chrome is pitted and I cant find a solution to that. Suggestions? Secondly, the horn ring is broken on one si...
- Tue Jul 12, 2022 11:23 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Stern Light for 61 Capri
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2827
Stern Light for 61 Capri
I am nearing the completion of the rebuild of my 1961 Capri. I have a new light pole and top ight plus the original base and components. However, the black plastic insert with the brass sleeve is damaged, as can be seen in the attached photo. I am unsure how the connection was made between the light...
- Mon Feb 15, 2021 6:58 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Windshield rubber
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5921
Re: Windshield rubber
Thanks Jim
I have contacted Al at California Classic and he has the parts.
If your interested it is going to be 35C here today!
Peter
I have contacted Al at California Classic and he has the parts.
If your interested it is going to be 35C here today!
Peter
- Sat Feb 13, 2021 2:30 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Windshield rubber
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5921
Windshield rubber
I need new rubber for my 1961 Capri. The old bits are hard, brittle and crazed and I dont think they can be rejuvenated.
Can anyone advise me where to go for new ones.
Attached is a photo of the deck molding and the round insert that holds the glass.
Thanks
Peter
Can anyone advise me where to go for new ones.
Attached is a photo of the deck molding and the round insert that holds the glass.
Thanks
Peter
- Thu Jan 07, 2021 8:09 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 283 Manifolds
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4460
Re: 283 Manifolds
Thanks for the advice. My engine rebuilder just fitted the old manifolds without dismantling them so I have just pulled one off to look. It is a 3 pass system on the 283 block. There is quite a bit of flaky rust in the gas chamber and some blockage in the water galleries. The risers look OK. I have ...
- Sat Jan 02, 2021 2:47 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: almost done my '57 Chris Craft Cruiser restoration, and seek final engine advice
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4372
Re: almost done my '57 Chris Craft Cruiser restoration, and seek final engine advice
Hi Mark For what it s worth I am also near the end of a restoration but mine is a 1961 Capri that had 283 V8. This block is in fact a GM block with all the CC bits and pieces. I also have a good bit of experience with auto engines and motor cycles, but mostly UK stuff from the 60s and 70s. So when I...
- Fri Jan 01, 2021 12:58 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 283 Manifolds
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4460
283 Manifolds
I am still rebuilding my 1961 Capri that has a 283 V8. It is getting close and I am about to trial fit the engine to make sure the shaft alignment is OK. I had the engine rebuilt about 15 years ago and it has been carefully stored since. It was preserved well and endoscope of the bores show no corro...
- Sat Jul 04, 2020 7:23 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Aft Nav light fitting and light pole
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5644
Aft Nav light fitting and light pole
I am looking for info on the connection between the light pole and light power lead and the hull fitting on my 1961 Capri that is being restored. Attache is a photo of the deck fitting. I have the electrical contact that is fitted into the bottom of the pole socket I also have a damaged insulated pl...
- Sun Jun 14, 2020 6:51 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Screws for rub rail on 1960 Capri
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6724
Re: Screws for rub rail on 1960 Capri
Many thanks for the replies.
I have fitted SS with No 8 stainless steel CSK head to get them fitted, but will now chase up correct screws.
It was an interesting job fitting all new SS. Attached photo shows the deliberate mistake. Can you spot it?
Regards
Peter
I have fitted SS with No 8 stainless steel CSK head to get them fitted, but will now chase up correct screws.
It was an interesting job fitting all new SS. Attached photo shows the deliberate mistake. Can you spot it?
Regards
Peter
- Fri May 29, 2020 2:55 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Screws for rub rail on 1960 Capri
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6724
Screws for rub rail on 1960 Capri
I am getting near to the end of a 20 year restoration (rebuild) of a 1960 Capri I bought in New Hampshire and had shipped to Australia. I have new SS 3/4 inch rub rail and new need to source the right screws. I think they were mushroom head with cross recess. They were either SS or chrome steel. Whe...
- Fri Apr 17, 2020 12:19 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Finishing sequence for new wood
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5829
Re: Finishing sequence for new wood
My apologies for the late reply. I have been travelling and on another long project. Thanks for the varnishing article. It will be very useful when I get to that point. I have the bottom finished so I am now looking to bleach the sides and deck. This is where I need some more guidance. In Aus we can...
- Thu Mar 26, 2020 2:12 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Prop Shaft support strut
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6008
Re: Prop Shaft support strut
Many thanks
- Wed Mar 18, 2020 2:48 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Prop Shaft support strut
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6008
Re: Prop Shaft support strut
Thanks for that. I suspected that 5200 would not be the go. While at it I have another question. The rudder gland and bearing is fitted from inside the hull and two 3/8 brass bolts with rounded heads with square shank (coach bolt?) are inserted from the outside of the hull. It seems to me that it is...
- Tue Mar 17, 2020 5:49 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Prop Shaft support strut
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6008
Prop Shaft support strut
I am finally at the stage of fitting the prop shaft support strut to the rebuilt hull of my Capri. It was held by 4 bronze bolts through the king plank. I want to know if it is best bedded in a resin to evenly distribute the strain across the support flange. What is normally done to seal the flange ...
- Sat Feb 10, 2018 6:00 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Finishing sequence for new wood
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5829
Finishing sequence for new wood
I am rebuilding my 19ft 1961 Capri with all new wood on bottom, topsides and deck. The new wood is faired and sanded to 180 grit. Deck stripes slots are all cut but not yet filled I am looking for guidance on the best sequence and materials where appropriate for the new wood on sides and deck for bl...
- Mon Nov 14, 2011 5:18 am
- Forum: Shows, Museums, & Event Locations
- Topic: Boat Buzz - Unplugged
- Replies: 28
- Views: 14121
Al. As you said, so close. My wife says it is an opportunity I should not miss, so.... Tomorrow I am going to see if I can book on the overnight flight out of San Francisco that gets in at 0648. I will either drive down, getting there about 10.30 (ish) or take a commuter flight from Washington to Ri...
- Sun Nov 13, 2011 5:50 am
- Forum: Shows, Museums, & Event Locations
- Topic: Boat Buzz - Unplugged
- Replies: 28
- Views: 14121
Wouldn't you just know it!!! I fly in to Washington from Adelaide, South Australia on Saturday afternoon. It's a three hour drive from there and anyway, I would be too late. I spent three years as a youngster on the James River and I would have been fantastic to be there on Saturday. It would also h...
- Thu Oct 27, 2011 6:58 am
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: 1961 Capri 19ft
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2316
1961 Capri 19ft
I am rebuilding my 19ft Capri, build originally in 1961. I have all the old timber that has been used as a pattern for the new pieces. Where the deck edge nose piece joins the side planking there is a rubbing strip of timber, approx 1 inch x 5/8. I think there was a 1/2 half round stainless steel ro...
- Thu Oct 27, 2011 6:29 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Inner planking rot, worth repairing?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7913
Just to cheer you up, I started rebuilding my 1961 Capri over ten years ago. The original bits are the engine hatch frames, half the deck frames and the transon framing, Oh, I forgot I reused the keel plank and one side frame. Fortunately I have all the mechanicals, although I did have to get a new ...
- Thu Jul 21, 2011 7:07 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: White line grooves in deck
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13421
http://s4.postimage.org/cuosfxlw/DSC_4947.jpg http://s4.postimage.org/cuvelbl0/DSC_4950.jpg http://s4.postimage.org/cv0d7d2c/DSC_4945.jpg Thanks everybody for your assistance. Attached a some pictures of the new wood. Not yet finally fixed, but cut, fitted and grooved, with the exception of the lon...
- Sun Jun 12, 2011 6:05 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: White line grooves in deck
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13421
White line grooves in deck
I am cutting and fitting new planks for the deck of my 19ft Capri and starting to think of the procedure to produce white lines as per the original. I have cut the 1/8 inch grooves as previous. Can anyone advise the best material to use for the white fill plus the sequence of application Thanks Pete...
- Mon Apr 25, 2011 2:24 am
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: 1961 19ft Capri Switches
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3661
1961 19ft Capri Switches
I am rebuilding my 1961 19ft Capri from the keel up and while I have most of the kit, there are a few bits missing or destroyed and I have a question or two Below you will see the instrument panel and the three switches shown. Two are of one style and the one nearest to the camera is different. The ...
- Mon Apr 25, 2011 2:04 am
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: 19ft Capri Seat Construction
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2272
19ft Capri Seat Construction
I am rebuilding my 1961 19ft Capri, almost from the keel up as it was totally rotted. The hull is done and I am about to start the decks. However, I wanted to get the seat supports and cushion and back framing sorted before the decking. I have what info I could get from the museum, but that is not s...
- Sun Aug 22, 2010 5:37 am
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: 1956 Capri Interior
- Replies: 25
- Views: 13065
Thanks, it is interesting to see the difference in boats. Mine is 1960, the dash is aluminium, theside panels are black hide vynal and the throttle is on the side of the cockpit. I just have to work out how to get some Gordova to Australia. I know about the 12 coats etc, I rebuilt a 26ft riverboat w...