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- Mon May 19, 2014 4:43 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Water FLow through KLC
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7887
Re: Water FLow through KLC
Guys Thanks for your responses. The engine has a brass geared Sherwood pump that I refurbished and re- greased just recently. I tested the pump using a drill to turn the drive shaft (slowly) and it pumped. At the first water the pump was getting water past the oil cooler and into the bottom end of t...
- Sun May 18, 2014 5:33 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Water FLow through KLC
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7887
Re: Water FLow through KLC
cc-woodboats. Thanks for your prompt response. Apologies for my further enquiry. If the exhaust manifold was blocked, surely the water would be getting from the intake at the rear end of the block up to the exit point on the top/front of the block before it enters the exhaust manifold (or am I mista...
- Sun May 18, 2014 3:10 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Water FLow through KLC
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7887
Water FLow through KLC
Firstly, I did search the archives as I can't be the first CC owner to have this issue, however I couldn't find a specific response to my woes (possibly user error!!) I am nearing completion of an 18 month restoration of my 55 Capri (total restoration of the hull and deck) and I did the first water ...
- Sun Sep 29, 2013 6:07 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Gasket for KLC & Sherwood Brass water pump
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1914
Re: Gasket for KLC & Sherwood Brass water pump
Thanks George
I ended up making a gasket out of .8mm stock - fingers crossed.
I ended up making a gasket out of .8mm stock - fingers crossed.
- Wed Sep 25, 2013 6:48 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Gasket for KLC & Sherwood Brass water pump
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1914
Gasket for KLC & Sherwood Brass water pump
Can anyone assist with the thickness of the gasket for the junction of a Sherwood Brass Water Pump to a KLC block.
The exisitng gasket was destroyed when removing from the block
The exisitng gasket was destroyed when removing from the block
- Sat Aug 03, 2013 5:57 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Brass Gear Water Pump - Grease
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3600
Re: Brass Gear Water Pump - Grease
thanks for the response. I'll check the gear drive part - did n't think about it being lubricated by the engine.
aprreciate the prompt responses
aprreciate the prompt responses
- Sat Aug 03, 2013 3:01 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Brass Gear Water Pump - Grease
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3600
Re: Brass Gear Water Pump - Grease
Yes it has a grease cap
- Fri Aug 02, 2013 6:32 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Brass Gear Water Pump - Grease
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3600
Brass Gear Water Pump - Grease
I have stripped and checked my Sherwood water pump and I am in the process of putting it back together. My question is, How much grease should I put in the water pump?? I ran through the archives and different members refer to 'smearing' or 'applying', etc . Should: a. the gear fins/blades have a th...
- Sun Jun 24, 2012 4:58 pm
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: Removing Capri Steering wheel
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5375
- Sat Jun 23, 2012 5:56 pm
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: Removing Capri Steering wheel
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5375
- Sat Jun 23, 2012 5:17 am
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: Removing Capri Steering wheel
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5375
Removing Capri Steering wheel
Gentlemen, I am in the process of attempting to remove the steering wheel on my 1955 Capri and have run into a minor problem. I have removed the initial pieces of shiny bits and am left with a black metal plate holding the rim in place (refer to photo below). I have tried to persuade the metal plate...
- Sun Feb 12, 2012 11:55 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Stuffing Box on 1955 Capri
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5502
Define "nice". I dropped the boat off on Sunday at 9.30am and it was 88 degrees fahrenheit......and that's not hot for this time of year - it normally hits 95 plus. It's the humidity that you really notice....it runs at about 80%. When the solenoid on the starter motor failed, I started working on i...
- Sun Feb 12, 2012 5:01 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Stuffing Box on 1955 Capri
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5502
- Sun Feb 12, 2012 3:21 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Stuffing Box on 1955 Capri
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5502
- Sun Feb 12, 2012 5:33 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Stuffing Box on 1955 Capri
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5502
The engine is as far forward as possible - refer photo of engine mounted almost touching seat framing. I have included a photo of the coupler as well. As a very basic bush mechanic, am I about to bite off more than I can chew? http://s10.postimage.org/r6yue819h/P1000492.jpg http://s7.postimage.org/7...
- Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:32 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Stuffing Box on 1955 Capri
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5502
Capri stuffing box - any other suggestions
Thanks for the reply, however you're a step ahead. I haven't got to replacing the flax yet. I can only get the stuffing nut undone to provide a 1/8th inch gap. It is almost impossible to remove the old flax in such a confined space, let alone try and squeeze the new 1/4inch flax through the small ga...
- Thu Feb 09, 2012 7:37 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Stuffing Box on 1955 Capri
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5502
Stuffing Box on 1955 Capri
It time to change the flax in the Stuffing Box as water is starting to come through (more a stream than drops) I've never done this before and had stupidly assumed this should be relatively easy. I got all excited and started when I ran into the first snag. The problem I have is space. Refer to imag...
- Thu Jun 17, 2010 6:42 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: KLC Oil Cooler seals
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2645
- Sun Jun 13, 2010 11:16 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: KLC Oil Cooler seals
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2645
- Sun Jun 06, 2010 10:15 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: KLC Oil Cooler seals
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2645
KLC Oil Cooler seals
I was in the process of priming the water pump on the KLC (via the oil cooler) and the top cover and the base plate on the oil cooler both separated from the main body. No damage sustained and all bolted back together OK. I ran the engine in the lake yesterday and had water coming out top (alot) and...
- Mon Apr 26, 2010 4:21 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Starter Motor operation
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1521
- Mon Apr 26, 2010 5:59 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Starter Motor operation
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1521
Starter Motor operation
I have recently reinstalled the starter motor on a KLC engine after having the Autolite starter rebuilt. I have disconnected the ignition lead and turned the ignition to check everything was in order without firing up the engine. The drive pinion on the starter engages and turns the flywheel (great)...
- Sun Aug 23, 2009 5:56 am
- Forum: Shows, Museums, & Event Locations
- Topic: Any Nautical "Must Sees" between NYC and Niagara
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6334
- Thu Aug 20, 2009 6:40 am
- Forum: Shows, Museums, & Event Locations
- Topic: Any Nautical "Must Sees" between NYC and Niagara
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6334
Any Nautical "Must Sees" between NYC and Niagara
I will be visiting Los Angeles, New York and driving up to Niagara from NY from Mid Sept to Early Oct. My itinerary doesn't work with any of the advertised Boat Shows, however I would welcome any advice from Club members about Boat Museums, etc that I should try and get to. I have been scanning the ...
- Wed Jun 17, 2009 12:21 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Changing Registration Number
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2568
- Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:59 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Changing Registration Number
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2568
- Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:02 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Changing Registration Number
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2568
Changing Registration Number
My '55 Capri has Californian registration numbers painted on the side (gold with black trim). I need to remove the existing numbers to apply the new rego. Question/s 1. Is there a way of removing the old painted numbers without damaging the finish (or am I being naive). I have tried a small patch wi...
- Mon Jan 19, 2009 1:07 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Fuel Pump - 1955 Capri
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3327
- Sun Jan 18, 2009 3:33 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Fuel Pump - 1955 Capri
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3327
Fuel Pump - 1955 Capri
This is my first foray into the Buzz since becoming a member. I acquired a 1955 Capri in July 2008 and I have only just got around to starting it up. I have got a fuel supply issue and after much testing and cursing, I believe the fuel pump is the source of my grief (I assume a diaphragm issue as th...