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- Tue Jul 11, 2017 8:32 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 1977 lancer19'w/307engine
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9055
Re: 1977 lancer19'w/307engine
The tube from the fuel pump is a safety feature designed to flood the carburetor in the event of a diaphragm failure. It will dump fuel down the carb instead of all over your bilge.
- Sat Mar 25, 2017 7:47 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: KFL Chris Craft engine
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2138
Re: KFL Chris Craft engine
Call Brian Robinson and find out who he recommends.
- Sat Mar 18, 2017 6:18 pm
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Boat of the Week!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2609
Re: Boat of the Week!
We thought that was a cool feature that Members would enjoy on the new site. We're glad you like it. We are also always accepting new pictures for the gallery, so if you have some good shots, contact us at the [email protected] email address and we can get you the details on where to send them.
- Sat Mar 18, 2017 6:13 pm
- Forum: From the Club
- Topic: New Site!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 28545
Re: New Site!
My Avatar not working was my own doing. I tried to change it and screwed it up about a year or more ago. It just shows an empty box. Yours is now visible as they've corrected the issue. See if the Log In issue is resolved. Trading Dock is also something that did not change, so if you're having an is...
- Sat Mar 18, 2017 1:01 pm
- Forum: From the Club
- Topic: New Site!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 28545
Re: New Site!
Doug We will have to look into the Avatars. I see one on your profile, but it doesn't actually show the picture. As far as logging in and out, you should have the option of "Log me in each time I visit" when you Log In. This should keep you logged in as long as you're using the same device. This wor...
- Fri Feb 17, 2017 2:21 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Vaporizing Fuel
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11235
Re: Vaporizing Fuel
After having the distributor rebuilt and timing dialed in, it ran like a fire breathing demon!
Watch the holeshot at the 1:54 mark on this video. Plenty of giddyup.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly7wI5zqtPI
Watch the holeshot at the 1:54 mark on this video. Plenty of giddyup.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly7wI5zqtPI
- Thu Jan 05, 2017 8:11 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: 1939 19ft CC barrel
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7865
Re: 1939 19ft CC barrel
I would check with Brian Robinson. He is the Barrel Back guy.
- Thu Dec 29, 2016 11:06 am
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: Supplier for Red Vinyl
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3496
Re: Supplier for Red Vinyl
Paul Cundiff at Woodies Restoration has committed to reproducing a bunch of the old vinyls. I don't know of any more authentic reproductions.
- Thu Dec 29, 2016 11:04 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3056
Re: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL
Merry Christmas to you as well. Thank you for joining, we're glad you're here.
- Mon Dec 19, 2016 6:44 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Penetrol and Epiphanes
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5736
Re: Penetrol and Epiphanes
Troy can never get all of the wood out of his veins. I think he's 50/50 with wood/fiberglass ratio, but hasn't fully committed to the dark side yet.
- Mon Nov 21, 2016 9:41 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: annual lay-up
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8290
Re: annual lay-up
Just as an FYI, if you have a Rural King store near you, check out their price on VR1. I bought 20W-50 for $4.99/qt. This was the regular price and is a steal.
- Wed Sep 28, 2016 8:48 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Sea Skiff Conversion
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2105
Sea Skiff Conversion
Does anyone here have a '50's 22' Sea Skiff that has been converted to a SBC(283)? Or a '59 that might have the factory 283? I would like to see the shift linkage to the manual transmission.
- Sat Aug 20, 2016 4:30 pm
- Forum: From the Club
- Topic: Larry Jamieson - Vice President
- Replies: 5
- Views: 25921
Re: Larry Jamieson - Vice President
Absolutely Don. Jim stepped up big time when the Club needed him. Thanks Jim for all of your help in keeping things going.
- Fri Aug 19, 2016 11:26 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Factory Plate Location
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4843
Re: Factory Plate Location
Are you looking for them to find the Hull Number or looking for the location to place them?
If you're looking for the Hull Number, it is stamped into various places on the boat frames. The restoration experts should be able to direct you to the usual locations.
If you're looking for the Hull Number, it is stamped into various places on the boat frames. The restoration experts should be able to direct you to the usual locations.
- Mon Aug 15, 2016 1:57 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: engine failure
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7102
Re: engine failure
I would look at the float setting in the carb. That could cause the bowls to run dry at said RPM's where they keep full enough to stay running at lower RPM's and would start back up fairly easily.
- Wed Aug 10, 2016 7:35 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Special Race Boat Replica Project
- Replies: 47
- Views: 22643
Re: Special Race Boat Replica Project
Matt, we don't believe anything without pictures....
- Wed Aug 10, 2016 7:33 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Repowering a 1956 Continental
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4603
Re: Repowering a 1956 Continental
What is the current engine? If it is a 6 Cyl., you will need a full set up, such as a 283F. A 283 would move that boat pretty well with a Factory HP of 185. All of the marine specific parts such as the exhaust manifolds, water pumps, etc will fit on a 350 as well and look the same as the blocks were...
- Sun Aug 07, 2016 10:42 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: Searching for Long Lost Chris Craft
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8228
Re: Searching for Long Lost Chris Craft
Here is the link to the Hull Registry. Since this a Member Maintained directory, it would only be here if someone has added it. You can order a Information Packet including the Hull Card from the Mariner's Museum, but it will not give any current information on the boat, just the original history. G...
- Tue Aug 02, 2016 9:33 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Cleat and Stanchion Screws for 57-foot Constellation
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4058
Re: Cleat and Stanchion Screws for 57-foot Constellation
I bought a bunch of screws from Paul at Woodie's Restorations. He has a big cruiser and can probably help match the size you need.
- Tue Aug 02, 2016 9:23 pm
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Shipping a cruiser overseas
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4266
Re: Shipping a cruiser overseas
Fill it with fuel and head East.
- Sat Jul 30, 2016 8:16 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 427 oil pressure senders
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6230
Re: 427 oil pressure senders
Are they Stewart Warner gauges? If so, you must use SW senders. I got one on eBay a couple years ago and it works fine.
- Sat Jul 16, 2016 8:58 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Puff Video
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2187
Puff Video
Here's a video I put together from the Algonac Lunch Picnic Cruise aboard Puff-1956 Chris Craft 25' Express Cruiser. Enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8S9qHwoSo0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8S9qHwoSo0
- Sat Jul 16, 2016 8:55 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: How to install the gas tank vent
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3933
Re: How to install the gas tank vent
Up. If it is installed down, it will fill up and the pressure in the tank will blow it out the vent on the transom, you don't want that. It goes up to prevent the fuel level from being high enough to run out the vent. In fact, on my boat, I had to make mine go even higher, but it still spilled fuel ...
- Fri Jul 15, 2016 7:24 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Motor make
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5027
Re: Motor make
The casting number is right on the top of the flange on the Port side, above the flywheel. That will tell you with some certainty what it is. You can cross reference that number.
- Fri Jul 15, 2016 7:20 pm
- Forum: Shows, Museums, & Event Locations
- Topic: Algonac Brunch Cruise
- Replies: 8
- Views: 31972
Re: Algonac Brunch Cruise
I was a little upset before the trip to Algonac. After messing around with the boat for almost a week, I couldn't get it to run quite right. It would run okay if I feathered the throttle, but still maxed out around 3000 RPM. I had it narrowed down to ignition, but was starting to worry about the cam...
- Tue Jul 12, 2016 10:29 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Motor make
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5027
Re: Motor make
CC used 283's in Sea Skiff's. What size, the 283 didn't show up from the factory in the 22' until 59, I believe.
- Tue Jul 12, 2016 10:16 pm
- Forum: Shows, Museums, & Event Locations
- Topic: Algonac Brunch Cruise
- Replies: 8
- Views: 31972
Re: Algonac Brunch Cruise
You should do it, but bring the big boat. Your jet boat will get beat to death like mine did. The lake is extremely rough and built for big water boats. Saturday afternoon looked like the Bering Sea on Deadliest Catch. This video was early Sunday morning and it was still pretty rough, look at the ro...
- Tue Jul 12, 2016 5:37 pm
- Forum: Shows, Museums, & Event Locations
- Topic: Algonac Brunch Cruise
- Replies: 8
- Views: 31972
Algonac Brunch Cruise
Here's a little video from the brunch cruise on Sunday morning at Algonac. The cruise takes you to a beautiful location called The Old Club on Harsen's Island. The setting couldn't be more picturesque and the water couldn't be a more beautiful color. If you've never been to the area, I strongly you ...
- Mon Jul 11, 2016 8:35 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 1964 30' Connie - Twin 283's
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3220
Re: 1964 30' Connie - Twin 283's
My Sherwood Pump # is cast into the outside of the pump housing.
- Mon Jul 11, 2016 8:34 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Chris-O-Matics
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2135
Re: Chris-O-Matics
Is it ATF or Hydraulic fluid? I'm not sure, but my understanding is they use a hydraulic pump to engage. I just piloted my first Crash O Matic in Algonac a few weeks ago. I see why they were called Crash O Matics, I'm just glad I wasn't trying to dock it.