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Valve covers and intake manifold for 327
Hi Guys, I found a new toy, Don't judge me but I just acquired a 1968 CC 23 Commander.
The original 327QA is there with only 450 hours on her. A previous owner replaced the original intake manifold with an aluminum high rise monstrosity and a holley 750 double pumper as well as finned aluminum valve covers. I want to find original parts to return her to stock so if anyone can help with this endeavor I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks in advance.
Craig
The original 327QA is there with only 450 hours on her. A previous owner replaced the original intake manifold with an aluminum high rise monstrosity and a holley 750 double pumper as well as finned aluminum valve covers. I want to find original parts to return her to stock so if anyone can help with this endeavor I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks in advance.
Craig
Craig Wilson
Churchville, NY
Alexandria Bay, NY
1968 23' Chris Craft lancer
1971 31' Revelcraft
1988 25' Fourwinns
1972 19' Chris Craft Lancer
1957 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1958 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1968 23' Chris Craft Commander
Churchville, NY
Alexandria Bay, NY
1968 23' Chris Craft lancer
1971 31' Revelcraft
1988 25' Fourwinns
1972 19' Chris Craft Lancer
1957 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1958 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1968 23' Chris Craft Commander
Re: Valve covers and intake manifold for 327
Can you post photos of what it took to convert it? Q manifolds are really hard to come by.
What kind of valve covers does it take?
What kind of valve covers does it take?
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Re: Valve covers and intake manifold for 327
Takes this style valve cover, Jim. Go dig a set out of your barn!
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Re: Valve covers and intake manifold for 327
Here's a pic of the Q intake manifold. This will be a bit tougher to find than a set of valve covers.
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Re: Valve covers and intake manifold for 327
Those are the valve covers I'm looking for. I'm learning that the Q manifold is indeed a rare item and if I can't find one I will survive but if at all possible I want this engine to look like it came from the factory when I get done with it. Not sure if I remember how to post pictures but if they come through I hope you can see anything that helps. Sorry for the poor quality.
Craig
Craig
Craig Wilson
Churchville, NY
Alexandria Bay, NY
1968 23' Chris Craft lancer
1971 31' Revelcraft
1988 25' Fourwinns
1972 19' Chris Craft Lancer
1957 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1958 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1968 23' Chris Craft Commander
Churchville, NY
Alexandria Bay, NY
1968 23' Chris Craft lancer
1971 31' Revelcraft
1988 25' Fourwinns
1972 19' Chris Craft Lancer
1957 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1958 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1968 23' Chris Craft Commander
Re: Valve covers and intake manifold for 327
It looks more like a messed with F series then a Q series.
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Re: Valve covers and intake manifold for 327
Interesting you mention that because I am getting conflicting information from the Commander forum on which engine this is. I will take some better pix and post them.
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Craig Wilson
Churchville, NY
Alexandria Bay, NY
1968 23' Chris Craft lancer
1971 31' Revelcraft
1988 25' Fourwinns
1972 19' Chris Craft Lancer
1957 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1958 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1968 23' Chris Craft Commander
Churchville, NY
Alexandria Bay, NY
1968 23' Chris Craft lancer
1971 31' Revelcraft
1988 25' Fourwinns
1972 19' Chris Craft Lancer
1957 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1958 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1968 23' Chris Craft Commander
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Yes, I too really like those changes...very nice boat... congrats....go boating....
John in Va.
John in Va.
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Re: Valve covers and intake manifold for 327
I have a running 327F standard rotation that I will be removing from a restoration that I'm working on. Way too much engine for this boat. Good compression on all 8, appears to be complete including paragon.
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Re: Valve covers and intake manifold for 327
Ok so I Just got some new pix. Hopefully they show more detail to the motor masters.
Craig
Craig
Craig Wilson
Churchville, NY
Alexandria Bay, NY
1968 23' Chris Craft lancer
1971 31' Revelcraft
1988 25' Fourwinns
1972 19' Chris Craft Lancer
1957 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1958 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1968 23' Chris Craft Commander
Churchville, NY
Alexandria Bay, NY
1968 23' Chris Craft lancer
1971 31' Revelcraft
1988 25' Fourwinns
1972 19' Chris Craft Lancer
1957 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1958 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1968 23' Chris Craft Commander
Re: Valve covers and intake manifold for 327
Thats whats left of an F series engine. They came in 283 or 327. The exhaust manifolds are aftermarket. So are the risers. The obvious stuff thats wrong is carb, intake manifold, valve covers.
The good news is its easier to find the correct parts you need for the motor.
The easy way to tell what you have is the F series is flywheel aft and the Q series is flywheel forward. Since you have a harmonic balancer on the nose of the crank. That would make a F series.
The good news is its easier to find the correct parts you need for the motor.
The easy way to tell what you have is the F series is flywheel aft and the Q series is flywheel forward. Since you have a harmonic balancer on the nose of the crank. That would make a F series.
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Re: Valve covers and intake manifold for 327
Jim,
Thank you so much. So now that I know I have the incorrect engine I have to make the decision to make this one stock again or is the originality of the boat blown without the correct engine and I should find a QA? Or should I go balls out and install a 502? (just kidding) LOL.
This also brings up the question of exhaust manifolds, since they are shot I would like to find a set of originals rather than getting aftermarket. Do you know of a source?
Craig W.
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Thank you so much. So now that I know I have the incorrect engine I have to make the decision to make this one stock again or is the originality of the boat blown without the correct engine and I should find a QA? Or should I go balls out and install a 502? (just kidding) LOL.
This also brings up the question of exhaust manifolds, since they are shot I would like to find a set of originals rather than getting aftermarket. Do you know of a source?
Craig W.
Be happier today than a seagull with a french fry!
Craig Wilson
Churchville, NY
Alexandria Bay, NY
1968 23' Chris Craft lancer
1971 31' Revelcraft
1988 25' Fourwinns
1972 19' Chris Craft Lancer
1957 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1958 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1968 23' Chris Craft Commander
Churchville, NY
Alexandria Bay, NY
1968 23' Chris Craft lancer
1971 31' Revelcraft
1988 25' Fourwinns
1972 19' Chris Craft Lancer
1957 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1958 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1968 23' Chris Craft Commander
Re: Valve covers and intake manifold for 327
When I was looking in the Chris Craft book. I thought I remember reading that the 23 commander could come with the 327 F or the 427.
The Barr replacement manifolds and risers are very close to the originals. you would just need to find the end plates and relief valve housings.
Jim Staib might have good used ones.
The Barr replacement manifolds and risers are very close to the originals. you would just need to find the end plates and relief valve housings.
Jim Staib might have good used ones.
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Get new exhaust manifolds and risers.....don't mess with any old/used stuff no mater how good it looks on the outside.....will bite you in the butt later...and maybe take the block too.
John in Va.
John in Va.
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Re: Valve covers and intake manifold for 327
dully noted. Thank you!
Craig
Craig
Craig Wilson
Churchville, NY
Alexandria Bay, NY
1968 23' Chris Craft lancer
1971 31' Revelcraft
1988 25' Fourwinns
1972 19' Chris Craft Lancer
1957 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1958 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1968 23' Chris Craft Commander
Churchville, NY
Alexandria Bay, NY
1968 23' Chris Craft lancer
1971 31' Revelcraft
1988 25' Fourwinns
1972 19' Chris Craft Lancer
1957 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1958 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1968 23' Chris Craft Commander
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Re: Valve covers and intake manifold for 327
just noticed she is a VEE DRIVE!
whoa......
John in Va.
whoa......
John in Va.
1980 Fairchild Scout 30
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)
19?? custom Argentine Runabout 16'
1954 Whirlwind deluxe dual ckpt 16'
1921 Old Town Charles River 17' (founding Captain, James River Batteau Festival)
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