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Forum: General Interest 10-19-2011, 07:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,680
Posted By keelcooler
Bill, You've stumbled into the regs for sub...

Bill, You've stumbled into the regs for sub chapter T boats.
Forum: Aftermarket Kits and Accessories 10-17-2011, 08:41 AM
Replies: 51
Sticky: Cabin fumes
Views: 65,162
Posted By keelcooler
The early valve spring panel cover plates were...

The early valve spring panel cover plates were cast and are preferred because they did not warp and leak. If you look close at Marty’s photo you can see the cotter pin attachment hole.

We should...
Forum: Aftermarket Kits and Accessories 10-16-2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 51
Sticky: Cabin fumes
Views: 65,162
Posted By keelcooler
Marty, That's right you should find a cotter pin...

Marty, That's right you should find a cotter pin hole at 12 o'clock. The early vent hoses were metal flex and attached in this manner.
Forum: Aftermarket Kits and Accessories 10-16-2011, 09:31 AM
Replies: 51
Sticky: Cabin fumes
Views: 65,162
Posted By keelcooler
Marty, Looks like you have an early model plate....

Marty, Looks like you have an early model plate. Copper pipe section works best, drill out to match your plate and secure with a long cotter pin.
Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts 10-09-2011, 10:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,418
Posted By keelcooler
AJ, Your oil slinger holes may be clogged. You...

AJ, Your oil slinger holes may be clogged. You can remove the fly wheel and run a wire up through to clear. You can not see the holes, must be done by feel.
Forum: Introductions 09-20-2011, 09:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,917
Posted By keelcooler
Avery, Your motor is one of the last runs with...

Avery, Your motor is one of the last runs with that sheet metal fly wheel cover. You may find that battery location preferred with the weight low and as far forward as possible. I made a custom box...
Forum: Introductions 08-14-2011, 09:39 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 28,485
Posted By keelcooler
H3, I have some spare motor mounts should you...

H3, I have some spare motor mounts should you need them. I'm in Northern Neck VA. Time to clean up that old fuel supply system.
Forum: General Interest 05-24-2011, 07:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,490
Posted By keelcooler
Sounds like an old freeze crack.

Sounds like an old freeze crack.
Forum: Polls 05-24-2011, 07:42 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 44,510
Posted By keelcooler
I hope I didn’t infer the standards had no merit....

I hope I didn’t infer the standards had no merit. Nice bait presentation Neil, I’ll only nibble.

The benchmark standards of real significance are published by the USCG, National Fire Protection...
Forum: Polls 05-22-2011, 01:52 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 44,510
Posted By keelcooler
When Chris Craft started producing thousands of...

When Chris Craft started producing thousands of boats after ww2 they began developing preferred building standards. In the 50’s the refined standards were adopted by many builders. This is what ABYC...
Forum: Cooling System 05-20-2011, 07:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,924
Posted By keelcooler
I found that a 3” diameter wire brush fitted on...

I found that a 3” diameter wire brush fitted on the drill slips right in. Cleans up the back side in jig time.
Forum: General Maintenance 03-20-2011, 03:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,535
Posted By keelcooler
86 Autolites

86 Autolites
Forum: Overhaul 02-21-2011, 08:37 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 146,138
Posted By keelcooler
Bill, Looks like you now have the only late model...

Bill, Looks like you now have the only late model head with early cooling ports. It should work fine. Universal determined in the late 60’s that the early head cooling ports were over kill and...
Forum: Fuel System 02-17-2011, 07:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,574
Posted By keelcooler
Early steel carb with adjustable main jet and...

Early steel carb with adjustable main jet and missing flame arrestor.
Forum: Exhaust System 01-08-2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,924
Posted By keelcooler
Who said anything about doing any with sea...

Who said anything about doing any with sea valves? You want to do away with any system or valve plumbing that if left on results in a flooding event. Dave’s unfortunate flooding event is an example....
Forum: Exhaust System 01-08-2011, 10:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,924
Posted By keelcooler
I would speculate it’s a number of factors that...

I would speculate it’s a number of factors that come into play. First you need flow past the raw water pump impeller. With the intake on, if no flow makes it past the pump no ASV is required.
I...
Forum: Exhaust System 01-07-2011, 12:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,924
Posted By keelcooler
Yes I have more faith in my hoses and clamps then...

Yes I have more faith in my hoses and clamps then my memory and 401k at this stage in life. And agree I put an inordinate amount of faith in all my below water fittings. We all do. To achieve this...
Forum: Exhaust System 01-07-2011, 09:09 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,924
Posted By keelcooler
In fabricating a wet exhaust system the number...

In fabricating a wet exhaust system the number one goal to me is a fail safe system. A set up that could flood/sink the boat if someone left a valve open is just not seaworthy.

Having a safe and...
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-05-2011, 09:07 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,547
Posted By keelcooler
Can be accomplished

You will need a devise that will fit the plug hole and firmly hold the valve down. You must be able to work both hands into the valve galley in order to hold the valve up and force the spring ring by...
Forum: Exhaust System 12-30-2010, 09:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,288
Posted By keelcooler
Raymond, It would appear you are one lucky...

Raymond, It would appear you are one lucky fellow. Running that exhaust for over five years with no back flooding or stuck valve issues.

Your exhaust has no riser, no vented loop and no elevation...
Forum: Cooling System 11-26-2010, 07:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,966
Posted By keelcooler
JQ, Your mixer is at the top of the exhaust loop...

JQ, Your mixer is at the top of the exhaust loop and wrapped w/ insulation. The mixer fitting is where the dry exhaust gas is mixed w/ the hot raw water that comes off the manifold, in your case the...
Forum: Cooling System 11-25-2010, 09:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,966
Posted By keelcooler
You have a Dole thermostat w/ recirculation...

You have a Dole thermostat w/ recirculation bypass coolant line fitted to a T equipped w/ ball valve. When the engine is cold most of the raw water is returned to the pump intake T. Your raw water...
Forum: Cooling System 11-21-2010, 07:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,054
Posted By keelcooler
JQ, Looks like one of the casting plugs is...

JQ, Looks like one of the casting plugs is leaking in your raw water head. You can wire brush and epoxy patch or maybe drill out and tap in a small threaded pipe plug. A repair may last a year or...
Forum: Cooling System 11-16-2010, 01:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,385
Posted By keelcooler
This failure spot lights the weakness of the...

This failure spot lights the weakness of the molded non reinforced plastic vetus type water lift mufflers coupled with a gas engine. They often fail the cheery bomb test and blow at the center line...
Forum: Exhaust System 11-08-2010, 09:05 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,370
Posted By keelcooler
That’s one way to skin an anole. That pipe will...

That’s one way to skin an anole. That pipe will glow red just like a hot plate. You want 4” clearance from combustibles and double wrap that riser. That’s not the way I would have gone, but it looks...
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