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- Sun Jun 04, 2017 8:38 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: engine noise
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5161
Re: engine noise
The sound you describe doesn't say head gasket to me. You mentioned that the engine only has about 100 hours on it since rebuild but it hasn't made the noise until now? Is it a light "tick tick " kind of sound or is it a heavy knocking sound and is it just sound or do you feel it in the frame of the...
- Sat Jun 03, 2017 6:46 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: engine noise
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5161
Re: engine noise
I know you mentioned a time interval but I have to ask; does the noise speed up or slow down with engine speed?
Craig Wilson
Craig Wilson
- Sat Jun 03, 2017 8:40 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 2 1/2" copper exhaust
- Replies: 32
- Views: 32073
Re: 2 1/2" copper exhaust
Hi everyone. This post never goes away and nobody has posted to it in 4 years. In fact this subject dates back to when I was looking for pipe for my SeaSkiff about 5-6 years ago. Am I missing something here? As I read this thread it appears that sourcing copper pipe is something of a problem. Unless...
- Thu Jun 01, 2017 6:23 am
- Forum: Fiberglass - Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Lifting rings for 23 Lancer/Commander
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8865
Re: Lifting rings for 23 Lancer/Commander
You hit the nail on the head Brian, I guess I should have been more specific. I'm looking for the original Chris Craft bracketry. I have a spare set of rings and rod is easy to come by but the brackets I'm sure are unique to certain boats.
Craig Wilson
Craig Wilson
- Tue May 30, 2017 10:17 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Lifting rings for 23 Lancer/Commander
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8865
Re: Lifting rings for 23 Lancer/Commander
Thanks for the reply Jim,
I don't have any hardware yet. The boat was never equipped with lifting rings I just want to add them. I'm not sure if they were even offered on these boats but I thought I would start asking around.
Craig Wilson
I don't have any hardware yet. The boat was never equipped with lifting rings I just want to add them. I'm not sure if they were even offered on these boats but I thought I would start asking around.
Craig Wilson
- Mon May 29, 2017 8:06 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Lifting rings for 23 Lancer/Commander
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8865
Lifting rings for 23 Lancer/Commander
Hi all, I'm working on my current project-A 1968 23 Commander and want to add the original lifting eyes/rings.
Is there anyone out there that has a set they would be willing to part with?
Craig Wilson
Is there anyone out there that has a set they would be willing to part with?
Craig Wilson
- Mon May 29, 2017 7:42 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: 1940 K Engine prop shaft
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2926
Re: 1940 K Engine prop shaft
Hi Roger,
I just measured a spare 1" shaft that I have and that shaft has a 3/4-10 nut.
Craig Wilson
I just measured a spare 1" shaft that I have and that shaft has a 3/4-10 nut.
Craig Wilson
- Sat May 27, 2017 7:31 am
- Forum: Fiberglass - Hull Construction
- Topic: New shaft tube
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5585
Re: New shaft tube
I found a couple of sources so far: Max-Gain Systems mgs4u.com 2',4' and 8' lengths up to 2-1/2" O.D. with 1/8" and 1/4" wall thickness. K-Mac Plastics k-mac-plastics.net 5' lengths up to 3" O.D. with 1/4" and 1/2" wall thickness. I can find what I need at either of these sources but I'm still looki...
- Sat May 27, 2017 7:11 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Outboard advice
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3819
Re: Outboard advice
Hi John, Congrats on your new toy. I have to agree not just for the sake of agreement, I don't like outboards either but... this is the opinion program right? With what I know of outboards through real life experience if it were me in this situation I would re-power with new technology. Backing up m...
- Thu May 25, 2017 5:38 am
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Balast Resistors in 1931 Model 199
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4469
Re: Balast Resistors in 1931 Model 199
Exactly right John, The only purpose a ballast resistor serves is to reduce the voltage through the contact points. With your Pertronics ignition system they serve no purpose, in fact if they are still connected they may be reducing the voltage to the pertronics system which you don't want. Not sure...
- Wed May 24, 2017 3:20 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: proper front lift ring removal
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2300
Re: proper front lift ring removal
Make sure to loosen the lock nut under the ring and/or above the hull bracket. once the nut/s are loosened the ring/rod will spin right off counterclockwise.
Craig
Craig
- Sun May 21, 2017 7:36 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Hull Construction
- Topic: New shaft tube
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5585
New shaft tube
Hi all, As work continues on the 23 Commander I ran into a headscratcher. In preparation to paint the bottom I have been stripping old paint and patching minor scratches and repairing one good sized hole in the keel near the bow. Since all the backing blocks for the through hulls, rudder packing box...
- Sat May 20, 2017 8:06 am
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: Fakebook hurting Boat Buzz?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 13156
Re: Fakebook hurting Boat Buzz?
Troy, You are spot on about the identity issue. That is one thing I remember from earlier days, it feels very impersonal trying to carry on a conversation with a screen name. Through all the years I knew the real name of just one member, we formed a great friendship with wood boating being our commo...
- Fri May 19, 2017 7:25 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Finishing a new, bare wood stern pole.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7584
Re: Finishing a new, bare wood stern pole.
Lots of good information here, good to see member interaction!
But I have a question about something in one of the replies. What is a varnish based tack cloth? I've never heard of this.
Craig
But I have a question about something in one of the replies. What is a varnish based tack cloth? I've never heard of this.
Craig
- Fri May 19, 2017 7:08 pm
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: copper exhaust pipe
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4243
Re: copper exhaust pipe
Don I would agree that tig is best and probably better looking too depending on who does it but to answer the question directly, regular old lead solder works just fine.
- Sun May 14, 2017 7:50 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: Fakebook hurting Boat Buzz?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 13156
Re: Fakebook hurting Boat Buzz?
Hi all. I just read this entire thread start to finish and I can agree with most all of the comments here. Although it appears that I am a new member I am not. Some of the long standing members might remember when I was "57chris" back around 2007 or so. At that time I was restoring my first boat-a 1...
- Fri Apr 21, 2017 6:25 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: WTB wood door for 23ft Lancer
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8140
Re: WTB wood door for 23ft Lancer
Hi Guys,
I have a 23 Commander which has the door similar to what you are searching for. I see you haven't gotten any replies so I thought I would offer pictures of my door and if you're lacking any other sources I would build one for you.
Craig
I have a 23 Commander which has the door similar to what you are searching for. I see you haven't gotten any replies so I thought I would offer pictures of my door and if you're lacking any other sources I would build one for you.
Craig
- Sat Apr 15, 2017 2:12 pm
- Forum: Fiberglass - Odds & Ends
- Topic: Waterproof Paint?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7370
Waterproof Paint?
Ok guys I'm repairing a couple of dings in the bottom of the 23 Commander and getting ready to paint the whole exterior. I've been researching paints to refinish the entire boat and I think Awlgrip looks like a good choice but I found out that it is not made for use below the waterline. I contacted ...
- Thu Sep 29, 2016 2:56 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Paint Question
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7944
Re: Paint Question
As I read the input from others I may have just found a potential source of my troubles with Brightside, :idea: it's entirely possible that I applied too many coats to build mil thickness to hide imperfections. Also, my experience with brightside showed me that the white did not cover well so I may ...
- Thu Sep 29, 2016 9:22 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Paint Question
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7944
Re: Paint Question
Yes Jim, After much research I was under the impression that I had purchased the correct product for the application. That's why I was so disappointed when I had to start over and use a different product. I'm not a professional painter by any stretch, I followed the rules to the letter and still lea...
- Wed Sep 28, 2016 7:50 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Paint Question
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7944
Re: Paint Question
I have been down the road you are going. I don't mean to be negative but your choice of paint will come back to haunt you. The first time I painted the SeaSkiff I used a monourethane which gave excellent results in terms of gloss and abrasion resistance but I quickly learned that this product like m...
- Wed Sep 07, 2016 7:14 am
- Forum: The Mariners' Museum
- Topic: Reopening timeline
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10674
Reopening timeline
Is there any information out there that indicates when the museum will reopen to information orders?
- Wed Sep 07, 2016 7:10 am
- Forum: Sea Skiff Division Enthusiast Group
- Topic: bent skeg
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9857
Re: bent skeg
This should be obvious but don't forget to take into consideration that any forging (hammering) will lengthen the metal which depending on how much work was done to the strut could have changed the length it to the point where it will not line up with original holes.
- Wed Sep 07, 2016 7:02 am
- Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Replacing Exhaust Manifolds - 350FLV Thru Hull XK19
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8472
Re: Replacing Exhaust Manifolds - 350FLV Thru Hull XK19
Send me A PM, I have a complete Osco exhaust system that has one good manifold.
Craig
Craig
- Mon Sep 05, 2016 9:28 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Winterizing K motor with Holley thermostat.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2789
Re: Winterizing K motor with Holley thermostat.
If your thermostat is installed like mine (short piece of rubber hose on either side-one going into the head and the other going to the exhaust manifold) I remove the entire thermostat housing, open all engine drains then close them and fill the engine block with antifreeze through the opening in th...
- Sun Aug 21, 2016 10:51 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Fuel pump output pressure
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1761
Re: Fuel pump output pressure
Just got back, the pump performed flawlessly even at sustained speeds of 3000 rpm. I will assume that it's fine! Thanks for the reply.
Craig
Craig
- Thu Aug 18, 2016 8:13 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Fuel pump output pressure
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1761
Fuel pump output pressure
Hi all. I was at the show last weekend in Clayton. I had to come home a day early with a bad fuel pump. I just rebuilt the pump with a kit from Classic Boat Connection and we are up and running again. I checked the pressure and the rebuilt pump is running at 2-3 pounds no change at any engine speed....
- Sat Jun 25, 2016 1:12 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Exhaust manifolds, Risers, Elbows, Adaptors, End Caps
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3665
Re: Exhaust manifolds, Risers, Elbows, Adaptors, End Caps
Thanks for your reply Jim, It seems as though you are quite familiar with the different cooling systems. Can you elaborate on what I can get rid of? I don't have the benefit of seeing what an F setup should look like. Also having not seen the proper original setup I don't know what parts and pieces ...
- Sat Jun 25, 2016 6:58 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Exhaust manifolds, Risers, Elbows, Adaptors, End Caps
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3665
Re: Exhaust manifolds, Risers, Elbows, Adaptors, End Caps
I guess I'm not enough of a purest to convert it back to a Q series, lots of problems getting parts and all. If I understand what I've read this is an F series which is a lot like an automotive engine making it very easy to obtain parts. The only stumbling block that I have right now is I purchased ...
- Fri Jun 24, 2016 7:04 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Exhaust manifolds, Risers, Elbows, Adaptors, End Caps
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3665
Exhaust manifolds, Risers, Elbows, Adaptors, End Caps
Ok so I'm pulling my hair out trying to figure out what manifolds and related parts I need for my 1968 23 Commander. Let's start with it most likely came from the factory with a 327QA but the engine has been changed to an automotive style most likely 327 or 350 according to the casting numbers from ...