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by Dadio
Tue Feb 17, 2015 5:36 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: 57 Continental 18'
Replies: 2
Views: 2196

Re: 57 Continental 18'

Thanks Al. These 6" are open with a teardrop base. I tried to match up screw holes on deck seemed to match but hard to tell since it is upside down getting a new bottom. My drawings from the antique boat museum show chocks.
by Dadio
Tue Feb 17, 2015 9:22 am
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: 57 Continental 18'
Replies: 2
Views: 2196

57 Continental 18'

I have a pair of chocks for my Continental that came with the purchase but I don't think they are right. They are brass chrome plated but are 6" long. I think from what I've seen and read, the 18' came with 4 1/2" chocks. I understand that it was whatever the dealer had on hand sometimes but would l...
by Dadio
Tue Feb 17, 2015 9:16 am
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: 57 Continental 18'
Replies: 2
Views: 2279

Re: 57 Continental 18'

Yes he had them thanks for the advice.
Dadio
by Dadio
Sat Feb 14, 2015 8:39 am
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: 57 Continental 18'
Replies: 2
Views: 2279

57 Continental 18'

Hi having some difficulty finding correct hardware. Looking for bow light #2131 stern pole socket 4015 and stern pole B-8759. If anyone has extras or know of a source, I would certainly appreciate the lead.
Regards, Dadio
by Dadio
Sun Nov 09, 2014 4:44 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Sherwood pump gear housing
Replies: 4
Views: 1997

Re: Sherwood pump gear housing

Yes, I've contacted him and he has the parts!
Thank you!
Regards, Dadio
by Dadio
Sat Nov 08, 2014 5:30 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Sherwood pump gear housing
Replies: 4
Views: 1997

Re: Sherwood pump gear housing

Thanks, Jim. It did need a little persuasion but finally came out. Very tight fit! Took care of the plug and now looking for a source for an inner and outer gasket for the G8451 Sherwood pump. Any thoughts?
by Dadio
Sat Nov 08, 2014 10:23 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Sherwood pump gear housing
Replies: 4
Views: 1997

Sherwood pump gear housing

1957 KFL Engine has a 1/8 NPT plug in block behind Sherwood pump gear housing that has to be re-tapped and plugged. Need to remove this gear housing to fit a tap in. Have removed the pump and removed the three bolts holding the gear housing and dist. but will not come off. Tapped with a block of woo...
by Dadio
Tue Oct 07, 2014 7:29 am
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Windshield same year make different syyle
Replies: 5
Views: 3265

Re: Windshield same year make different syyle

Thanks Greg. I checked for additional screw holes and the push pull throttle but appears to be original as built. Thanks again for your insight.
Regards, Dadio
by Dadio
Tue Sep 30, 2014 9:20 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Compression Test
Replies: 10
Views: 4753

Re: Compression Test

Not my circus, not my monkeys. Previous owners picture with the head removed. So run it till warm then re-run compression test?
by Dadio
Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:05 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Compression Test
Replies: 10
Views: 4753

Re: Compression Test

Here is a photo with the head removed
by Dadio
Mon Sep 29, 2014 8:11 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Compression Test
Replies: 10
Views: 4753

Re: Compression Test

Thanks guys, I think it ran this spring but before that maybe 15-20 years. You think there might be some life in the old girl? I just remembered a picture with the head off and it looked like brand new shinny valves.
by Dadio
Mon Sep 29, 2014 6:42 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Compression Test
Replies: 10
Views: 4753

Compression Test

Before pulling the engine out of my 57 Continental 18' I wanted to do a compression test. Previous owner had put new points condenser and rebuilt fuel pump and carbs on the KFL. Said he got it running but "smoked a lot" never changed oil that was in it. Compression reads as follows: #1 100 #2 95 #3 ...
by Dadio
Tue Sep 23, 2014 2:37 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Windshield same year make different syyle
Replies: 5
Views: 3265

Re: Windshield same year make different syyle

Thanks Jim and Greg. I appreciate your input. Two clarify the "4 pc windshield" It is split in the middle and then has 2 side pcs like wings on the sides that almost take a 90 degree turn. So if the throttle is not on the steering wheel, where is it? Is there any more info on the brand? Chrysler del...
by Dadio
Mon Sep 22, 2014 6:32 am
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Windshield same year make different syyle
Replies: 5
Views: 3265

Windshield same year make different syyle

On my 57 Continental 18' it has a split windshield in two pieces and talked to another owner of 1957 18' that's about 100 numbers from mine but has a 4 piece split windshield. Also I have a 2 spoke cream sheller steering wheel and others have 3 spoke black. Is this something Chris Craft did on purpo...
by Dadio
Sat Sep 13, 2014 2:09 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: 5200 bottom
Replies: 7
Views: 4215

Re: 5200 bottom

Thank you Parroteyes, I've printed your comments and added them to my restore folder to follow once I have the bottom off.
Regards, Dadio
by Dadio
Fri Sep 12, 2014 3:04 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: 5200 bottom
Replies: 7
Views: 4215

Re: 5200 bottom

Thanks for sharing your experience. Did you have a stationary platform or on casters?
by Dadio
Thu Sep 11, 2014 9:36 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: 5200 bottom
Replies: 7
Views: 4215

5200 bottom

Now we have the boat over And saw horses under the stringers what are we supposed to level? Flat part of plannig surface to the ground? Sheer level to ground or chine?k
by Dadio
Mon Sep 08, 2014 5:24 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: 5200 bottom
Replies: 8
Views: 4365

Re: 5200 bottom

OK, I'm convinced! New bottom it is. Thank you all for solid advice. :D
by Dadio
Sat Sep 06, 2014 5:12 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: 5200 bottom
Replies: 8
Views: 4365

Re: 5200 bottom

Thanks for your replies however, I’m still not convinced that re-using original wood is not a good practice. I think I know the process to install a new 5200 bottom and plan on following it. After removing the bottom and inter-bottom I planned on repairing or replacing whatever damage I find includi...
by Dadio
Fri Sep 05, 2014 4:21 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: 5200 bottom
Replies: 8
Views: 4365

5200 bottom

Hi all... just acquired 1957 18' Continental and bottom is original. It appears not to have any rot on the bottom or transom but a couple of spots on the stem. I have read restorers who have removed a bottom to fix some ribs then reused old bottom planks while only replacing one or two boards and se...