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by tparsons56
Fri Jul 07, 2023 12:57 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Temp Gauge Not Working
Replies: 3
Views: 2087

Re: Temp Gauge Not Working

I finally got a chance to test the bulb end attached to the cylinder head with a hair dryer and still no results on the gauge. I also tried warming the wire close to the gauge to see if that had any effect but that also didn't move the needle so I guess it's the gauge. At this point in the season I ...
by tparsons56
Sun Jul 02, 2023 8:05 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Temp Gauge Not Working
Replies: 3
Views: 2087

Re: Temp Gauge Not Working

OK - Thanks. I will try out the hair dryer and see if the works.
by tparsons56
Sat Jul 01, 2023 6:14 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Temp Gauge Not Working
Replies: 3
Views: 2087

Temp Gauge Not Working

The temp gauge on my Chris Craft M has decided to quit working this season. It has the sensor on the head connected to the gauge with a metal [copper?] connection. Any suggestions of things to look for in finding the problem?
by tparsons56
Tue Jun 06, 2023 12:07 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Adjusting Type M Clutch
Replies: 2
Views: 1807

Re: Adjusting Type M Clutch

Here is a picture of the trans.[hopefully!]
by tparsons56
Tue Jun 06, 2023 11:41 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Adjusting Type M Clutch
Replies: 2
Views: 1807

Adjusting Type M Clutch

Last fall when I changed the oil in the engine and the trans I used Brad Penn straight 30W oil. This spring I noticed some slippage in the trans at higher rpm's so I took the trans cover off to adjust the clutch. Unfortunately, I can't get a good wrench fit on the adjusting and lock nuts and don't w...
by tparsons56
Sat May 14, 2022 9:21 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Where to start?
Replies: 6
Views: 2200

Re: Where to start?

I would say there is way too much uncertainty with these engines to not have them rebuilt. The last thing you want is to spend that much time and effort on the hull and have bad engines.
by tparsons56
Tue Aug 25, 2020 9:01 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Missing Horn
Replies: 10
Views: 6557

Re: Missing Horn

OK - Thanks Mike! I will keep searching eBay to see if I can come up with one. It will give me something to do over the long Covid winter.
by tparsons56
Mon Aug 24, 2020 6:51 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Missing Horn
Replies: 10
Views: 6557

Re: Missing Horn

Thanks Matt - That looks nothing like the horn off the old Plymouth so I will scrap that idea. Now I just need to find to find an original. Jim - Do you have one?
by tparsons56
Thu Aug 20, 2020 10:03 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Missing Horn
Replies: 10
Views: 6557

Re: Missing Horn

I'm not sure why the pictures are not posting - I tried attaching as a JPG file.
by tparsons56
Thu Aug 20, 2020 9:57 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Missing Horn
Replies: 10
Views: 6557

Missing Horn

When I purchased my 1941 - 19' Custom, it was missing the horn that was mounted under the deck. Does anyone have a picture of what the original horn looked like? The reason I ask is that my father once renovated a 1941 Plymouth and I found the horn in the attached pictures among his things. It was c...
by tparsons56
Tue Jul 14, 2020 10:18 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: New battery - ammeter pegged at 0
Replies: 9
Views: 6559

Re: New battery - ammeter pegged at 0

I would up taking the generator to a place in Michigan called Madison Generator Repair which is about as old as the boat. They tested the unit and found out the regulator was bad [he said it was aftermarket and called it a bad name]. He had a NOS Delco regulator on the shelf to put on and it now run...
by tparsons56
Fri Jul 10, 2020 12:52 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: New battery - ammeter pegged at 0
Replies: 9
Views: 6559

Re: New battery - ammeter pegged at 0

Well - we went out, got her on plane and took off one of the battery cables and the engine instantly died. I guess the generator is due for a rebuild.
by tparsons56
Thu Jul 09, 2020 9:36 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: New battery - ammeter pegged at 0
Replies: 9
Views: 6559

Re: New battery - ammeter pegged at 0

The ammeter does not move when turning on and off the lights with the engine not running. It has always worked well before changing the battery and there is nothing special about this new battery. I have attached a picture of the regulator - three wires coming out from the bottom.
by tparsons56
Thu Jul 09, 2020 7:45 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: New battery - ammeter pegged at 0
Replies: 9
Views: 6559

New battery - ammeter pegged at 0

I recently replaced my battery with a std. Series 24 starting marine battery (My M engine was converted to 12v years ago). When I first started the engine the ammeter pegged to 20+ but once I tapped on it it went to zero. Now when I run the boat it does not move no matter how fast or if the lights a...
by tparsons56
Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:42 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Blow By
Replies: 4
Views: 2635

Re: Blow By

Thanks Mike - great suggestions. I am especially curious about the down spouts near the bow light as the fumes do seem to be coming from stern to bow from under the floor boards.
by tparsons56
Fri Jul 03, 2020 9:39 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Blow By
Replies: 4
Views: 2635

Blow By

I have noticed an increase in exhaust fumes in the front cockpit of my 1941 19’ Custom with M engine. I have tightened down the manifold bolts to 30#’s as per the specs. and tightened down the connection to the exhaust pipe. The smell is minimal at idle and increases with speed. Any ideas?
by tparsons56
Mon Jun 01, 2020 7:27 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Blowby
Replies: 2
Views: 1692

Blowby

On our first cruise of the year yesterday I noticed an exhaust smell in the front cockpit of our 1941 Custom. I will tighten down the exhaust manifold bolts but for the elbow/exhaust pipe connection is there a better way to tightening the large nut other then the hammer/chisel method?
by tparsons56
Mon Jul 08, 2019 9:21 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Bad coil?
Replies: 20
Views: 12870

Re: Bad coil?

Also I noticed that while the new coil was quite warm to the touch it was far cooler than the old coil. That leads me to believe the old coil was “fried”.
by tparsons56
Mon Jul 08, 2019 9:17 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Bad coil?
Replies: 20
Views: 12870

Re: Bad coil?

I just got back from our sea trial and everything ran great so thanks to everyone for their input. I do agree that carrying a backup set of ignition parts and coil will be part of my protocol now.
by tparsons56
Fri Jul 05, 2019 11:20 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Bad coil?
Replies: 20
Views: 12870

Re: Bad coil?

I just put a new Napa IC14 coil on and it fired right up but the real test will come with the test drive. I will need to wait until I get a buddy with a chase boat to follow me.
by tparsons56
Thu Jul 04, 2019 7:53 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Bad coil?
Replies: 20
Views: 12870

Re: Bad coil?

No. After the first time the engine died I replaced the cap, rotor, points and condenser that I got from Jim Staib and it ran great at the dock. It only died when idling after running at half throttle for about 20 minutes.
by tparsons56
Thu Jul 04, 2019 7:25 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Bad coil?
Replies: 20
Views: 12870

Re: Bad coil?

After it sat for a couple of hours it fired right back up. Since I have had this boat (three years) it has run flawlessly and nothing was changed over the winter which makes it confusing. I will pull the coil today to see what it is.
by tparsons56
Wed Jul 03, 2019 5:14 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Bad coil?
Replies: 20
Views: 12870

Re: Bad coil?

I probably just answered my own question. I just went to check the engine and while the engine temp. Is now less than 100f the coil is scorching hot. The engine has been converted to 12v so what replacement coil should I be looking for?
by tparsons56
Wed Jul 03, 2019 5:00 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Bad coil?
Replies: 20
Views: 12870

Bad coil?

Having just been towed back home for the second time this year was not how I wanted to start my vacation. My 1941 Custom with M engine starts and runs great when cruising but then dies when the engine is warm and idling. It will cough a couple of times before dying but once it dies it will not start...
by tparsons56
Tue Jun 18, 2019 7:25 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Air in fuel bowl
Replies: 2
Views: 2042

Re: Air in fuel bowl

Thanks Jim. To be honest I have never heard of a jet in the suction line of the tank. A crazy side note to this story is that the engine died 10' from the breakwall in front of the Coast Guard Station In Charlevoix. I was trying to get someone's attention so I could toss a line and tie up to investi...
by tparsons56
Sat Jun 15, 2019 1:58 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Air in fuel bowl
Replies: 2
Views: 2042

Air in fuel bowl

Last weekend on a cruise the M engine died when I pulled back to idle. I flooded the engine trying to get it restarted and had to be towed back. On inspection I had about 1/4” of air in the top of the bowl so I assumed the old gasket was leaking. I got a new gasket from Fine Wood Boats (thanks Jim!)...
by tparsons56
Thu Jun 13, 2019 1:34 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: M Engine Fuel Bowl Gasket
Replies: 9
Views: 3732

Re: M Engine Fuel Bowl Gasket

I just received the new gasket and it is much thicker and better made then the existing so hopefully this does the trick. I do not have an aftermarket fuel filter but the tank and all the lines are new as of 2016. If I take the back seat out it's not too bad getting access to the bowl - the big tric...
by tparsons56
Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:15 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: M Engine Fuel Bowl Gasket
Replies: 9
Views: 3732

Re: M Engine Fuel Bowl Gasket

I have a new gasket coming from Finewoodboats which I will install this weekend which hopefully solves the issue. In the past on other boats I have put a thin film of waterproof grease on both side of the gasket to hold it in place during installation. Any issues with this?
by tparsons56
Mon Jun 10, 2019 2:27 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: M Engine Fuel Bowl Gasket
Replies: 9
Views: 3732

Re: M Engine Fuel Bowl Gasket

I will check that. Thanks for the input!
by tparsons56
Mon Jun 10, 2019 2:04 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: M Engine Fuel Bowl Gasket
Replies: 9
Views: 3732

Re: M Engine Fuel Bowl Gasket

The boat started and ran well at the beginning of the season and the first couple of times that we ran it but they were only short distances. Yesterday was the first time we ran it for a longer distance so maybe it allowed more air to get in. When I manually would prime the pump I would see air bubb...