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- Thu Sep 03, 2015 1:04 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Spark plug wires with Electronic Ignitionn
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3753
Re: Spark plug wires with Electronic Ignitionn
I recently dealt with this issue installing a Pertronix unit on Fisher-Pierce Bearcat 4 cycle outboard from the late 60s. Pertronix makes three different units, the Ignitor, Ignitor II, and Ignitor III. The Ignitor II has adapative dwell, not sure what additional features the Ignitor III incorporate...
- Wed Aug 19, 2015 4:33 pm
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: 1957 CC Cavalier Hercules IXB Heat Exchanger
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4306
Re: 1957 CC Cavalier Hercules IXB Heat Exchanger
Wow, this attachment was coincidentaly uploaded last night for another thread here regarding shaft flange removal. It was posted to show the the shaft puller, but look at the bottom of the page for the pump you are interested in. Note the 'note' in parenthesis that it is not suitable for heat exchan...
- Tue Jul 28, 2015 11:28 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: CHRYSLER ROYAL ENGINE stalling more frequently
- Replies: 65
- Views: 21554
Re: CHRYSLER ROYAL ENGINE stalling more frequently
"I am glad it was something simple."
It seems to always end up being something simple, yet I am repeatedly amazed at how long it took me to figure out! Fortunately, there is Boat Buzz
It seems to always end up being something simple, yet I am repeatedly amazed at how long it took me to figure out! Fortunately, there is Boat Buzz
- Sat Jun 13, 2015 5:50 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: 1958 Cavalier Hull Damage
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4927
Re: 1958 Cavalier Hull Damage
Howard, I'm not an experienced wood worker and have a question. From your description it sounds like the Dutchman would be too small 'all the way around' by the width of the blade you use to cut it out. What did I miss, or how do you deal with the gap created by the blade?
- Tue Jun 09, 2015 12:35 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: How far can you run down the gas tank??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3518
Re: How far can you run down the gas tank??
When I replaced my tank I pulled the old pickup tube to transfer it to the new tank, believe it on not, there was some dried up old putty-like stuff on it, so I picked at it and it fell off revealing several small holes from defects in making the original tubing. I've heard other stories of holes in...
- Tue May 19, 2015 4:38 pm
- Forum: Century - General Discussion
- Topic: oil
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10152
Re: oil
On a manual paragon, I remove a bolt from one lower (aft) corner of the transmission cover and insert the pump tube through the bolt hole until it hits the bottom of the trans case, and pump. Or you can take the whole cover off with a few more bolts and visualize the whole process.
- Mon May 18, 2015 7:17 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: '59 V-8 283
- Replies: 35
- Views: 15042
Re: '59 V-8 283
Loosen the three bolts that mount the generator/water pump assembly and rotate the bottom of it toward the engine block. This will let you slip the new belts into the pulleys on the generator and flywheel, but you have to work from below, up underneath the mount that covers the flywheel. I needed my...
- Sat May 02, 2015 6:07 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Need a small amount of Mahogany
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5509
Re: Need a small amount of Mahogany
You could try a chain of Woodworker stores called Woodcraft (http://www.woodcraft.com/Stores/Default.aspx) if there is one near you. My local store sells lots of wood types by the single board including the mahagonys and sapele. Likely a bit pricey, but you can buy small amounts.
- Tue Mar 17, 2015 12:16 pm
- Forum: On the Hard
- Topic: Long Winter on the Hard in New England
- Replies: 24
- Views: 11117
Re: Long Winter on the Hard in New England
Is that water vapor rising off a newly uncovered back deck due to temp/moisture variations of the air (poor ventilation), or a dirty camera lens?
- Thu Mar 05, 2015 7:49 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Fuel Water Separator
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4494
Re: Fuel Water Separator
Racor 660R-RAC-02 is the kit that has the aluminum mount, 3/8 fittings, replaceable spin on 10 micron filter, and metal drainable bowl. This unit is 10.5" high, 4.2" wide, and 4.5" deep, so it may be too tall to fit on the side of your stringer. I have mine mounted on the side of one of the wood sad...
- Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:26 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: managing drafts
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5160
Re: managing drafts
Best way to handle such situations is to write your post using a word processing program like Word, saved to your local computer. Then you have all the easy editing features of that program and you can take your time. When you are ready, just cut and paste your final, edited post into the forum subm...
- Fri May 23, 2014 7:25 am
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: "Raybelle" colored linoleum
- Replies: 41
- Views: 26003
Re: "Raybelle" colored linoleum
Forbo Marmoleum has a new product called Striato ( http://www.forboflooringna.com/Commercial-Flooring/Products/Marmoleum/Marmoleum-the-next-generation/Marmoleum-Striato/ ) that looks rather identical except for the colors. Others have inquired with them previously about reproducing the flooring, but...
- Sun May 04, 2014 7:05 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Prop shaft replacement
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3033
Re: Prop shaft replacement
If you end up needing a new one, Maritime Classics in Traverse City, MI got a new shaft for my 1960 18' Continental with 283 a couple years ago when he re-did the bottom. He got it from Henry Smith and Co, Algonac, MI. 810-794-4222. They were apparently the supplier to CC in Algonac and have all the...
- Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:41 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Ski Pole for a 1961 CC Ski Boat
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8167
Re: Ski Pole for a 1961 CC Ski Boat
Thanks Matt, for the very helpful information.
- Tue Mar 04, 2014 9:44 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Ski Pole for a 1961 CC Ski Boat
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8167
Re: Ski Pole for a 1961 CC Ski Boat
I'm also considering an engine mount pylon for a 1960 18' Continental. I've heard that the pylon was an option for the Continental. Can anyone confirm that this option was available for this boat?
- Mon Oct 28, 2013 6:44 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: V-belts for CC 283 Gen/water pump
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3912
Re: V-belts for CC 283 Gen/water pump
Good to know Jim. The Dayco L330 belts on my boat are paired with a Delco-Remy generator 1102205.
- Mon Oct 28, 2013 6:39 pm
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Tango Uniform
- Replies: 1923
- Views: 449912
Re: Tango Uniform (Restoration of a 1940 44 foot Chris Craft
Love the name and its meaning for the boat. My only suggestion is to move the home port down below the graphic so the letters don't get lost in the graphic.
Jon
Jon
- Mon Oct 28, 2013 4:35 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: V-belts for CC 283 Gen/water pump
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3912
Re: V-belts for CC 283 Gen/water pump
Both the Dayco and Gates websites crosslist the L330 and 6730 as interchangeable.
Jon
Jon
- Mon Oct 28, 2013 11:07 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: V-belts for CC 283 Gen/water pump
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3912
Re: V-belts for CC 283 Gen/water pump
Don,
I had a similar post early this year that got no answer to your question (http://www.chris-craft.org/discussion/v ... f=5&t=8212). The belts on mine were DAYCO GPL L330. I replaced them with that same belt, and they seem to do fine.
Jon
I had a similar post early this year that got no answer to your question (http://www.chris-craft.org/discussion/v ... f=5&t=8212). The belts on mine were DAYCO GPL L330. I replaced them with that same belt, and they seem to do fine.
Jon
- Sun Oct 13, 2013 6:59 am
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Bilge Pump HELP
- Replies: 25
- Views: 12088
Re: Bilge Pump HELP
John,
Where did you find rebuild kits for Lovett pumps?
THanks, Jon
Where did you find rebuild kits for Lovett pumps?
THanks, Jon
- Wed Oct 02, 2013 7:15 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: 59 cc continental folding canvas top hardware
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3174
Re: 59 cc continental folding canvas top hardware
I've got a 1960 18' Continental and am also interested in a convertible top. I have pictures of an original frame with dimensions marked on them that someone took and sent to me several years ago. Happy to share those if better information doesn't pop up.
Jon
Jon
- Thu Aug 15, 2013 4:03 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: distance between the stringers on Sportsman/U22
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2769
Re: distance between the stringers on Sportsman/U22
Don't forget to account for the position of the water intake. Most are inboard, but I've also seen them outboard of the stringer.
- Sun Aug 11, 2013 4:44 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: unknown drivetrain/engine problem
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1234
unknown drivetrain/engine problem
I have an ongoing problem, not identified, that got worse yesterday. I haven't done much to diagnose yet, but I'll throw this out for thoughts/ideas, although there isn't much for you to go on: Fairly lightly used 1960 18' Continental with a fly wheel forward 283 and manual reverse gear, owned for 1...
- Wed Aug 07, 2013 7:59 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: No Gas thru New Filter
- Replies: 29
- Views: 10957
Re: No Gas thru New Filter
My boat has a fuel shut off valve at the tank that I closed to change the filter and forgot to re-open after changing it.
- Fri Jul 05, 2013 10:42 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Not getting fuel at higher speeds in choppy water
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7211
Re: Not getting fuel at higher speeds in choppy water
When I got my boat ('60 continental) I was having fuel supply problems and redid the whole system. Upon pulling the "dip"/pickup tube from the old tank I noticed some dried up old putty loosely stuck on it. I broke it off revealing several holes in the tube wall, obvious defects in the original manu...
- Tue Jun 25, 2013 7:40 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Cleaning old fuel from tank???
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8404
Re: Cleaning old fuel from tank???
You've gotton both opinions on the tank. All I'll say is I got my boat in 2003 from a restorer who had the 1960 original galvinized tank 'boiled' out. The tank interior continued to rust and release particulate matter into the lines, filter and carb. I ultimately swapped it for a stainless tank. The...
- Fri May 10, 2013 5:42 am
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: 283 generator belts
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2293
283 generator belts
I have a 1960 Continental with the 283 FWF setup with a generator and water pump driven off the aft end of the generator. This is my first change of belts that drive the generator/water pump. It currently has L330 DAYCO GPL belts on it. A search shows these as heavy duty belts but used primarily on ...
- Fri Oct 05, 2012 7:14 am
- Forum: Chris-Craft Today
- Topic: New Chris-Craft 20ft. Vertical Bow for 2013 - NEEDS A NAME
- Replies: 62
- Views: 55829
- Fri Sep 28, 2012 11:37 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Need a wood craftsman near Sarasota, FL
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1869
- Tue Sep 25, 2012 11:37 am
- Forum: Chris-Craft Today
- Topic: New Chris-Craft 20ft. Vertical Bow for 2013 - NEEDS A NAME
- Replies: 62
- Views: 55829