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I am located in Northeast Wisconsin and in need of a reputable mechanic to work on my 1947 K engine. I have local feelers out but no luck so far. Can anyone recommend a good mechanic, preferably in Wisconsin?
Mike D.
1947 CC Deluxe Runabout R-17-413 BOOMER (user boat)
1947 CC Deluxe Runabout R-17-872 ZOOM-ZOOM (project boat)
1965 25' Folkboat SALTY DOG (lapstrake sailboat)
Barn with room for more boats!
1947 CC Deluxe Runabout R-17-413 BOOMER (user boat)
1947 CC Deluxe Runabout R-17-872 ZOOM-ZOOM (project boat)
1965 25' Folkboat SALTY DOG (lapstrake sailboat)
Barn with room for more boats!
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Mike
The Hercules distributor in Wisconsin is
Wolter Power Systems
3125 Intertech Dr.
Brookfield, WI 53045
Ph: (800) 236-1625
Fax:(262) 790-6229
They may recommend good mechanic nearby.
Doug
The Hercules distributor in Wisconsin is
Wolter Power Systems
3125 Intertech Dr.
Brookfield, WI 53045
Ph: (800) 236-1625
Fax:(262) 790-6229
They may recommend good mechanic nearby.
Doug
Re: Mechanic Recommendation
Mike,
Visited Manitowoc Motor Machine yesterday. 2308 Franklin st. Was VERY impressed. They are a machine shop but might be worth a trip down there to talk with them. I'm sure they know who the good mechanics are.
It's not whoever left this in the oil pan of a KL
Visited Manitowoc Motor Machine yesterday. 2308 Franklin st. Was VERY impressed. They are a machine shop but might be worth a trip down there to talk with them. I'm sure they know who the good mechanics are.
It's not whoever left this in the oil pan of a KL
Jim Staib
www.finewoodboats.com
1947 Penn Yan 12' Cartopper WXH474611
1950 Chris-Craft 22' Sportsman U-22-1532
1957 Chris-Craft 26' Sea Skiff SK-26-515
1968 Century 17' Resorter FG-68-174
www.finewoodboats.com
1947 Penn Yan 12' Cartopper WXH474611
1950 Chris-Craft 22' Sportsman U-22-1532
1957 Chris-Craft 26' Sea Skiff SK-26-515
1968 Century 17' Resorter FG-68-174
Re: Mechanic Recommendation
Jim, If that's a Snap On, it was probably Troy.
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Doug, I talked with Wolter's and they are not interested. They only work on industrial motors and had no recommendations for other mechanics. I will check out Manitowoc.
Thanks
Thanks
Mike D.
1947 CC Deluxe Runabout R-17-413 BOOMER (user boat)
1947 CC Deluxe Runabout R-17-872 ZOOM-ZOOM (project boat)
1965 25' Folkboat SALTY DOG (lapstrake sailboat)
Barn with room for more boats!
1947 CC Deluxe Runabout R-17-413 BOOMER (user boat)
1947 CC Deluxe Runabout R-17-872 ZOOM-ZOOM (project boat)
1965 25' Folkboat SALTY DOG (lapstrake sailboat)
Barn with room for more boats!
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If you need another quote of if the other contact does not work out call Casey at CD's engines they do all my work and are very skilled. http://www.cdsengine.com/index.html It's worth checking out.
Family member of Chris Craft founder
Owner of Maritime Classics
http://www.maritimeclassics.com
Ph# 231-486-6148
Restoration Projects:
1936 25' Gar Wood Custom
1947 Ventnor Hydroplane
1957 17' Deluxe Runabout
1948 25' Chris Craft Sportsman Twin
1959 19' Sliver Arrow Hull #75
1929 26' Chris Craft Custom Runabout
1937 25' Chris Craft Custom Runabout
Owner of Maritime Classics
http://www.maritimeclassics.com
Ph# 231-486-6148
Restoration Projects:
1936 25' Gar Wood Custom
1947 Ventnor Hydroplane
1957 17' Deluxe Runabout
1948 25' Chris Craft Sportsman Twin
1959 19' Sliver Arrow Hull #75
1929 26' Chris Craft Custom Runabout
1937 25' Chris Craft Custom Runabout
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Re: Mechanic Recommendation
I finally found a mechanic to work on BOOMER's transmission and motor. He started to take the transmission apart and found that the output shaft is broken about 3 inches in from the coupling. I have a feeling that the shaft was broken before I bought the boat and it would spin the shaft until the rear seal worked out separating the two pieces of the shaft. The Paragon manual identifies a broken shaft as the fifth item to check if the drive shaft does not turn. The shaft is 1.25" in diameter.
I find it amazing that the shaft can break. Has anyone else had such a problem and if so, do you know the cause of the break? Could a grounding with the prop be the reason?
I find it amazing that the shaft can break. Has anyone else had such a problem and if so, do you know the cause of the break? Could a grounding with the prop be the reason?
Mike D.
1947 CC Deluxe Runabout R-17-413 BOOMER (user boat)
1947 CC Deluxe Runabout R-17-872 ZOOM-ZOOM (project boat)
1965 25' Folkboat SALTY DOG (lapstrake sailboat)
Barn with room for more boats!
1947 CC Deluxe Runabout R-17-413 BOOMER (user boat)
1947 CC Deluxe Runabout R-17-872 ZOOM-ZOOM (project boat)
1965 25' Folkboat SALTY DOG (lapstrake sailboat)
Barn with room for more boats!
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