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- Fri Jan 15, 2021 2:31 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Horn wiring - '59 Continental
- Replies: 2
- Views: 144
Horn wiring - '59 Continental
1959 Chris-Craft Continental; 18' - There is a wire that runs from the horn relay up to the horn assembly below the horn ring. Does this wire run up through the steering column? There is an eyelet under the horn ring where it attaches. I can't remember if the wire runs outside the steering column or...
- Sun Aug 30, 2020 8:19 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Fuel Lines
- Replies: 2
- Views: 527
Re: Fuel Lines
Thank you Mark!
- Fri Aug 28, 2020 4:22 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Fuel Lines
- Replies: 2
- Views: 527
Fuel Lines
As I prepare to install the fuel lines in my '59 Continental I'm confused! I've read through all the information on Boat Buzz regarding fuel lines and have decided upon 5/16" copper lines using DOT approved compression fittings! As I read further into the blog, many members say that DOT fittings are...
- Mon Jul 20, 2020 3:17 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Fuel Line
- Replies: 1
- Views: 512
Fuel Line
Is there a benefit to copper plated fuel lines over copper-nickel fuel lines??? Are they one in the same???
- Sun Aug 25, 2019 2:07 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: WIRING; 1959 CONTINENTAL 18'6"
- Replies: 1
- Views: 923
WIRING; 1959 CONTINENTAL 18'6"
Can anyone tell me what this is? What is it's purpose? Where can I get a new one? Where does it mount in the '59 Continental?[buss.jpg] Thank you!
- Fri Apr 12, 2019 1:45 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: ELECTRIC CHOKE FOR ROCHESTER QJET
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1362
Re: ELECTRIC CHOKE FOR ROCHESTER QJET
Thank You!!
- Thu Apr 11, 2019 11:55 am
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: ELECTRIC CHOKE FOR ROCHESTER QJET
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1362
ELECTRIC CHOKE FOR ROCHESTER QJET
I've given up on the heat-choke on my '59 Continental 283 cu. in. with Rochester Quadrajet. Can anyone recommend the correct electric choke for this configuration? Thanks!!!
- Tue Jan 15, 2019 5:24 pm
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: zincs
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1004
zincs
Do the old Chris Craft boats require a zinc??? Anode??? If not, why not???? Sorry, didn't pass Chemistry 101.
- Fri Nov 16, 2018 12:05 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Propeller
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1321
Propeller
My '59 18' Continental calls for a 12x16x1 prop (wheel #670). I purchased the boat with a NiBral 1067 12X14x1 with cupped edge. Should I go back to the original or will the NiBral 1067 fit the bill??? All original 283 cu. in. power. Recommendations???? Thanks!
- Thu Oct 04, 2018 1:22 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Fuel Tank thread sealer
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2281
Re: Fuel Tank thread sealer
I used EZ TURN FUEL RESISTANT LUBRICANT. USED BY MILITARY ON AIRCRAFT
- Thu Oct 04, 2018 1:15 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Fuel Pipe sealant
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1953
Re: Fuel Pipe sealant
George; My '59 CC Continental has a plastic seal between the gas tank filler neck nut and the gas tank. Check with Classic Boat Connection, they may have one. Also, try "EZ TURN fuel resistant Lubricant." A friend of mine uses this lubricant/sealant on his Piper Archer airplane wherever gas fittings...
- Thu Sep 13, 2018 4:44 pm
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: HULL CARD - BILGE PUMP
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1325
HULL CARD - BILGE PUMP
The hull card for my 1959 Continental 18' indicates it came with a PAC-HAND (could be PAR-HAND) bilge pump. Is this a hand pump? Was there an electric bilge pump in the '59's? I purchased my boat in 1984 and it had a bilge discharge but no bilge pump??? Any thoughts??? Thanks
- Sun Sep 09, 2018 12:33 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: REAR DECK VENTS
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5923
Re: REAR DECK VENTS
WOW!! Didn't know this was going to generate such excitement!!!! OK, thanks for the replies! I'm going with the horizontal bow vent facing forward; two rear deck vents facing forward (as in the brochure); and the two side vents facing aft. I may change them depending on the month and date!!!! Thanks!
- Fri Aug 31, 2018 9:31 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: REAR DECK VENTS
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5923
Re: REAR DECK VENTS
The vents are on the rear deck on the port and starboard side. Vents are original with the boat; 1959 CC Continental. They cover a 3" diameter hole that vents out of (or into) the gas tank area of the boat. Vents are located on the horizontal surface. You will notice that this particular picture sho...
- Thu Aug 30, 2018 1:28 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: REAR DECK VENTS
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5923
REAR DECK VENTS
The brochure (copy) of the 1959/1960 CC Continental 18' receive from the Mariners Museum shows the deck vents (opening) facing the front of the boat. I've seen 50% of the Continentals with the deck vent opening facing aft. My thinking is that the bow vent takes in the fresh air and it exits out the ...
- Tue Aug 28, 2018 12:25 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Rudder
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1644
Re: Rudder
Thank you! BoatLife it is!!!!
- Thu Aug 23, 2018 1:08 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Rudder
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1644
Rudder
I'm ready to reinstall the entire rudder assembly on my '59 CC Continental 18'. I'm aware of the sealing in the packing nut on the rudder itself. What material do you recommend I use to seal around the two carriage bolts that hold the rudder shaft log?
- Fri Aug 17, 2018 1:41 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Water Pick Up Scoop
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1668
Re: Water Pick Up Scoop
Affirmative on the double clamp!!!! Thanks Bill!
- Thu Aug 16, 2018 9:30 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Water Pick Up Scoop
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1668
Water Pick Up Scoop
Several of the veins on my original water pick up scoop are missing or damaged. (1959 Continental 18') I purchased what I thought was an identical scoop; Groco STH-1000-W 1" NPS inside diameter. The scoop looks identical to the original scoop however when I try to attach the fitting that goes to the...
- Mon Aug 13, 2018 3:15 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Stove Bolt; Automatic Choke Heater
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1243
Re: Stove Bolt; Automatic Choke Heater
Thank you Matt!
- Thu Aug 09, 2018 8:00 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Stove Bolt; Automatic Choke Heater
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1243
Stove Bolt; Automatic Choke Heater
Does anyone know where I can get one of these Stove bolts??? 283 cu. in., 185hp. Goes into the intake manifold to heat the choke on the carburetor.
- Thu Aug 09, 2018 5:57 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Copper Exhaust Pipe
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1014
Copper Exhaust Pipe
How many inches should the exhaust pipes extend outside trim rings or the transom on a '59 Continental? Recommendations on sealing around the pipe through the transom?
- Tue Jul 10, 2018 6:39 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Auto Choke Control
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1066
Auto Choke Control
Any ideas as to where I might obtain one of these? Automatic Choke Control Heater Tube Stove! I can probably make this one work but the '59 CC deserves better!!!! Thanks.
- Tue Jul 10, 2018 3:17 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Exhaust Manifold Torque 283
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1140
Re: Exhaust Manifold Torque 283
Thank you!
- Tue Jul 10, 2018 3:15 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Shunt for 283 1959 Continental
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2172
Re: Shunt for 283 1959 Continental
Gentlemen; Thank you for the information!!!
- Fri Jun 22, 2018 2:29 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Shunt for 283 1959 Continental
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2172
Shunt for 283 1959 Continental
I do not recall removing a "shunt" when I started my restoration on my '59 Continental. Can someone with a '59 take a picture of the location and identification of the shunt? A picture is worth a thousand words!!!!
- Thu Jun 21, 2018 2:30 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Exhaust Manifold Torque 283
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1140
Exhaust Manifold Torque 283
Is there a specified torque on the exhaust manifolds for 1959 Continental 283 cu. in?
- Mon Apr 23, 2018 5:05 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Exhaust holes in '59 Continental 18'6"
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1889
Re: Exhaust holes in '59 Continental 18'6"
Thank you Dan....I'm going with the original holes!!!! Appreciate the quick response
- Sun Apr 22, 2018 12:44 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Exhaust holes in '59 Continental 18'6"
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1889
Exhaust holes in '59 Continental 18'6"
I'm getting ready to drill the exhaust holes in the new transom of my '59 Continental. I notice that the chrome trim rings (outside) fit up under the water molding and there are small indentations where they fit. If I use the exact former locations my exhaust holes will be a bit offside on the port ...
- Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:30 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Fuel Pump
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1713
Re: Fuel Pump
Thanks mfine