Forum: General Interest
10-19-2011, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,681
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Forum: Aftermarket Kits and Accessories
10-17-2011, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 65,179
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...
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Forum: Aftermarket Kits and Accessories
10-16-2011, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 65,179
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Forum: Aftermarket Kits and Accessories
10-16-2011, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 65,179
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Forum: For Sale - Engines and Engine Parts
10-09-2011, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,419
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Forum: Introductions
09-20-2011, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,917
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...
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Forum: Introductions
08-14-2011, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 28,485
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Forum: General Interest
05-24-2011, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 15,492
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Forum: Polls
05-24-2011, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 44,538
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Forum: Polls
05-22-2011, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 44,538
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...
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Forum: Cooling System
05-20-2011, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,924
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Forum: General Maintenance
03-20-2011, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,535
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Forum: Overhaul
02-21-2011, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 330
Views: 146,180
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Forum: Fuel System
02-17-2011, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,574
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Forum: Exhaust System
01-08-2011, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 16,924
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....
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Forum: Exhaust System
01-08-2011, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 16,924
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Forum: Exhaust System
01-07-2011, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 16,924
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Forum: Exhaust System
01-07-2011, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 16,924
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...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-05-2011, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 8,547
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...
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Forum: Exhaust System
12-30-2010, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 11,288
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...
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Forum: Cooling System
11-26-2010, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,966
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Forum: Cooling System
11-25-2010, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,966
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...
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Forum: Cooling System
11-21-2010, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,055
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...
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Forum: Cooling System
11-16-2010, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,387
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...
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Forum: Exhaust System
11-08-2010, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 18,370
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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