OK; I know I am overthinking this subject but I need some clarity; if you please!
I have a 1959 CC Continental 283 V8 185hp. (flywheel forward).
What is the correct firing order???? I believe the engine was wired wrong when I purchased it.
Where is the #1 cylinder. I'm guessing if the flywheel if forward the #1 cylinder will be starboard side, first cylinder in the rear????? Also, Where should the rotor be pointing when the #1 cylinder is at top?
I've read through the blogs and came up with three different scenarios.
I know this is a simple thing but it's keeping me up at night!!!
Thanks!
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Correct Firing Order
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Re: Correct Firing Order
Here is the original firing order.
Jim Staib
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1947 Penn Yan 12' Cartopper WXH474611
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1957 Chris-Craft 26' Sea Skiff SK-26-515
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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: Correct Firing Order
Note that the firing order will look odd to a car guy because CC renumbered the cylinders.
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Re: Correct Firing Order
Thank you for the answer! I'm going to try it right now! Did CC publish an operating manual for 283 flywheel forward???? Where can I purchase one???
Re: Correct Firing Order
It came from a dealers service manual
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: Correct Firing Order
There are several sources for a manual, both downloads and hard copies. Just google Chris craft 283 engine manual to identify them.
1960 18' Continental
1970 Boston Whaler Sakonnet w/ Bearcat 55 outboard
1970 Boston Whaler Sakonnet w/ Bearcat 55 outboard
Re: Correct Firing Order
gallagh59 wrote:Thank you for the answer! I'm going to try it right now! Did CC publish an operating manual for 283 flywheel forward???? Where can I purchase one???
Why go to the expense of buying a manual. Jim Staib can answer all your questions
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