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by sproat3
Wed Oct 20, 2021 1:42 pm
Forum: Shows, Museums, & Event Locations
Topic: 2022 Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance-Chris Craft Marque Class
Replies: 1
Views: 9504

2022 Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance-Chris Craft Marque Class

The 48th annual Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance will be held August 12&13, 2022 at Obexers Marina in Homewood, CA. The in-water show resumes in 2022 with the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Chris Craft which will be the Marque Class for the show. All Chris Craft owners, wood and non-wood, are...
by sproat3
Tue Oct 20, 2020 8:53 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Leaking Fuel Pump
Replies: 12
Views: 5635

Re: Leaking Fuel Pump

Not sure if you are still looking for info on how to install an electric fuel pump. We did this on our 1960 Capri. The wiring diagram is attached. The wiring allows the fuel pump to run while cranking the engine, then only allows it to continue to run if the oil pressure has reached the setpoint of ...
by sproat3
Thu Jun 28, 2018 10:45 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Exhaust Manifold Torque 283
Replies: 2
Views: 2235

Re: Exhaust Manifold Torque 283

According to the Chris Craft engine manual for the 283 and 327F engines, manifold bolts should be torqued to 30 Ft lbs.
by sproat3
Mon Feb 19, 2018 7:33 pm
Forum: Shows, Museums, & Event Locations
Topic: 2018 Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance
Replies: 0
Views: 6136

2018 Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance

The 46th Annual Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance will be held Friday and Saturday August 10-11, 2018 at Obexers Marina in Homewood, CA. on Tahoe's west shore. Show information is at www.laketahoeconcours.com. This year's Marque class is Original Tahoe Boats.
by sproat3
Wed Feb 08, 2017 11:43 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: amp gauge and shunt
Replies: 6
Views: 4003

Re: amp gauge and shunt

John- Just because the VOM is showing 14 volts with no deflection on the gauge does not mean the amp gauge is not working. The gauge deflects to show the magnitude of current either charging the battery or being drawn from the battery. If the battery is fully charged, the gauge will not deflect when...
by sproat3
Sun Sep 11, 2016 2:53 pm
Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
Topic: Photos of 1960 Capri Instrument Panel and Throttle
Replies: 0
Views: 2225

Photos of 1960 Capri Instrument Panel and Throttle

If anybody has a photo of the original configuration of a 1960 Capri instrument panel and throttle, please post one.
I got docked points for an unoriginal throttle at this year's Concourse in Tahoe but I haven't been able to see what the original configuration looks like.
Thanks,
Ward
by sproat3
Fri Jun 03, 2016 4:42 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Alternator replacement
Replies: 4
Views: 3085

Re: Alternator replacement

Our marina, Sierra Boat, uses a shop (Auto & Truck Electric)in Sparks, NV that does all of their classic generator/alternator repairs for them. They turned it around in 48 hours. Their # is 775-359-6584.
Email: [email protected]
Ward
by sproat3
Sun May 22, 2016 9:32 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Fuel Gauge Reads Half Full
Replies: 10
Views: 7253

Re: Fuel Gauge Reads Half Full

Mike- The 33-240 ohm sender you have is standard today, but the sender units in the older boats had different resistance ranges so your fuel gauge may be calibrated for a different resistance range. Search under Electrical for Riviera Fuel gauge resistance for a thread on this topic from a couple ye...
by sproat3
Wed May 11, 2016 10:37 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Website Photo Contest
Replies: 24
Views: 11119

Re: Website Photo Contest

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1960 Capri on Tahoe
by sproat3
Sun Sep 27, 2015 2:16 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Riviera Fuel Level Sensor Electrical Resistance
Replies: 3
Views: 2823

Re: Riviera Fuel Level Sensor Electrical Resistance

I've copied my post below to a similar question raised last month. Fuel level sender units are variable resistors attached to floats or magnetic reed switches. They'll work with either 6 or 12 volts DC. The key is to be able to calibrate the sender unit with your gauge. In my case, I replaced the ol...
by sproat3
Sat Aug 22, 2015 3:12 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: 12 V Conversion Voltage Dropping Device (VDD)
Replies: 3
Views: 3586

Re: 12 V Conversion Voltage Dropping Device (VDD)

This may help, maybe not. Fuel level sender units are variable resistors attached to floats or magnetic reed switches. They'll work with either 6 or 12 volts DC. The key is to be able to calibrate the sender unit with your gauge. In my case, I replaced the old original sender unit with a new Moeller...
by sproat3
Sat May 23, 2015 11:33 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Wiring of Generator
Replies: 16
Views: 8031

Re: Wiring of Generator

Terry- The 10 gauge wiring to the ammeter is correct; however, you need to run a 14 gauge wire from the Arm terminal on the regulator to the Arm terminal on the generator. The voltage regulator is supposed to prevent the battery from motoring the generator when the voltage output drops below the set...
by sproat3
Tue Sep 16, 2014 11:56 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Fuel Gauge Accuracy and Safety
Replies: 1
Views: 2332

Fuel Gauge Accuracy and Safety

I want to share a lesson learned regarding fuel gauge accuracy that has safety implications. We ran out of fuel on our 1960 CC Capri when the gauge showed 3/8 fuel tank level. I learned several lessons about checking fuel level before going all the way to Emerald Bay on Tahoe, but being an engineer,...
by sproat3
Mon Mar 10, 2014 11:47 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Fuel Gauge does not drop with key off
Replies: 2
Views: 2886

Re: Fuel Gauge does not drop with key off

Most gauges have a zero adjust screw that allows the user to set where the needle will point with no voltage on the terminals. If your gauge reads Empty with the sender at the no fuel position, I wouldn't worry about it.
by sproat3
Tue Nov 19, 2013 12:26 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Stern shots
Replies: 42
Views: 19326

Re: Stern shots

Shot from the stern of Tahoe Heidi (1960 CC Capri) on Lake Tahoe, CA.
by sproat3
Sat Oct 05, 2013 10:46 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Yacht Ensign for 19' Capri
Replies: 5
Views: 3223

Re: Yacht Ensign for 19' Capri

I've also got a 19ft Capri, 1960. The stern ensign is 16x24. Sierra Boat in Carnellian Bay , CA. on Tahoe has them. That's where I keep my boat and they have both cotton and nylon. You can contact them at 530-546-2551.
Ward
by sproat3
Sat Sep 28, 2013 10:47 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Fuel Gauge Accuracy - 1960 Chris Craft Capri
Replies: 1
Views: 2260

Fuel Gauge Accuracy - 1960 Chris Craft Capri

My 1960 Capri fuel gauge shows 3/4 full when the tank is full and 3/8 full when the tank is empty. It has a 20 gallon round tank so I know I won't be able to get totally accurate readings, but I know it can be a lot better. Any suggestions on a replacement fuel sender unit or a way to calibrate the ...
by sproat3
Sun Aug 25, 2013 6:17 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: generator issues
Replies: 6
Views: 4512

Re: generator issues

Charles is correct. If you are now using a 6 volt battery, the starter relay needs to be rated 6 volts also. Your 12 volt starter relay will not pick up with 6 volts. Clearly, the generator is motoring which means that the battery is feeding the generator instead of the other way around. If the gene...
by sproat3
Mon Aug 05, 2013 12:42 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Generator overcharging after switch to 8 volts?
Replies: 14
Views: 6258

Re: Generator overcharging after switch to 8 volts?

Scottz- Your ammeter is probably right. You didn't say if you replaced your alternator or voltage regulator, but you probably didn't as I don;t know where you would find 8V generator and regulator. The most logical explanation is that you are now trying to charge an 8V battery with 6 volts. Dependin...
by sproat3
Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:49 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Alternator Wiring or Failure?
Replies: 10
Views: 7320

Re: Alternator Wiring or Failure?

Mark- The terminal marked "P" is a partial voltage terminal used in some auto applications. Don't wire anything to it. The plug-in terminal is marked "I" for ignition one side and "S" for sense on the other. Wire the "I" terminal to the ON contact on the ignition switch so it has 12V on it when the ...
by sproat3
Wed Jun 19, 2013 12:18 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Alternator Wiring or Failure?
Replies: 10
Views: 7320

Re: Alternator Wiring or Failure?

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Mark-
Is there a voltage regulator in the circuit? I assumed based on your picture that the alternator is internally regulated. If there is a voltage regulator on the boat, use the circuit above to wire the regulator into the circuit.
Ward
by sproat3
Thu May 30, 2013 11:57 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Alternator Wiring or Failure?
Replies: 10
Views: 7320

Re: Alternator Wiring or Failure?

Mark- You are correct, it will not work with only the 2 wires connected, because it needs to have 12V to the rotating field in order to make it work. You need to make the following connections: B+ Output is the 12V output of the alternator and goes to the positive terminal of the battery. B- is the ...
by sproat3
Wed May 22, 2013 9:14 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: 6 volt bilge pump replacement
Replies: 12
Views: 12495

Re: 6 volt bilge pump replacement

Bart- I'm an electrical engineer and have a '60 Capri (with 12V system). I strongly suggest you do not use the 12 V pump with a six volt system. Besides the lower pump output, the motor will overheat if it runs for a period of time and a couple bad things can happen: 1) Motor failure with a locked r...
by sproat3
Wed Apr 24, 2013 11:36 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: CC 327F w/ Corvette Valve Covers
Replies: 2
Views: 1808

Re: CC 327F w/ Corvette Valve Covers

Greg-
Thanks for the quick reply.
BTW- Do you know when CC stopped using the brass engine nameplates and went to stainless steel? I've got both and am trying to decide which to put on the engine.
by sproat3
Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:07 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: CC 327F w/ Corvette Valve Covers
Replies: 2
Views: 1808

CC 327F w/ Corvette Valve Covers

I recently bought a fully restored 1960 Capri. The original engine from the hull card was a 283, but my mechanics at Sierra Boat have confirmed that the engine in the boat is now a 327F (with no engine nameplates). The engine has Corvette valve covers with no hose connections for a PCV. The rest of ...