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by wdnboats1
Mon May 02, 2011 8:58 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: HELP Reversing a Paragon P300 Direction to match new engine?
Replies: 38
Views: 12367

Pump...changing direction

If memory serves, the following will change the reverse gear direction. 1- Remove the reverse gear from the engine. 2- Change the orientation of the pump in the input side. 3- Reinstall the transmission on the engine. 4- Allign the shaft coupling. 5- Go for a boat ride. Hope this helps. Dave Ashley
by wdnboats1
Sat Apr 19, 2008 2:51 am
Forum: Fiberglass - Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: drop the flybridge to move boat
Replies: 1
Views: 5731

Good Morning -- I've been through the process of removing the bridge from my 1980 Catalina 310 and would be able to give you info on the process. It is NOT for the faint of heart... Check out my aol home page at this address - follow the picture link (the boat covered in snow) to see some of the res...
by wdnboats1
Sun Apr 06, 2008 10:50 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: 327: 210hp vs 230hp
Replies: 28
Views: 59206

283-327 -- 307-327-350 -- 305-350

Here is what I believe to be the case regarding the 210HP 327F and the 230HP 327Q. Chevrolet introduced the large journal small block in 1968/69. The 283 and 327F were the small journal blocks, the 327 being a larger displacement 283. The 307, 327, and 350Q were the large journal blocks. Take a 283 ...
by wdnboats1
Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:53 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: 1928 24' Fuel Tank
Replies: 12
Views: 8075

I found an old brass fill tube with cap on eBay. I had the tank built with a 2" nipple on top and coupled the fill tube with 2" hose double clamped on each end. This isolates the two different metals and provides a leak free connection between the fill and the tank. [/size] Make sure you run a grou...
by wdnboats1
Fri Nov 09, 2007 2:26 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Harmonic Balancer
Replies: 0
Views: 2087

Harmonic Balancer

I am repowering a 1968 19’ Lancer and have a question about harmonic balancer diameters that I have yet to get a clear answer on. Can the smaller diameter balancer from the 283 be used on the 350 without worrying about internal balance issues down the road? The original power was a 283 mated to a Vo...
by wdnboats1
Sat Oct 20, 2007 9:34 am
Forum: From the Club
Topic: Online Survey
Replies: 22
Views: 23226

Here's a headline..."Clayton Boat Show - Cruisers Take

Not one to usually jump in on these, I had to chime in on this one. North Channel sounds great - As a 1000 Island boater I could see a Trent-Severn trip to a Chris~Craft gathering would be a fantastic excuse for a long vacation... Here's another thought...The number of cruisers at the Clayton Boat S...