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- Sat Jul 01, 2023 10:35 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 1940 MS Engine
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2979
1940 MS Engine
Hello - I have a new to me 1940 Chris Craft MS engine. At idle oil pressure is over 50 when starting. After it warms up it is about 30. But when running at 2000 RPM's it's around 50 again. Is this to high? Normal? I have a K engine in another boat and it runs around 30 so the difference is why I am ...
- Wed May 26, 2021 3:53 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Generator on Model K
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4996
Re: Generator on Model K
Hello - I ended up having the generator rebuilt. Hopefully the issues with it will solve the problem. Thank you for everyones feedback. BUT...now I need to reinstall the generator. Are there any tricks to getting the belt tight enough? I put the one bolt in that it swivels then pulled up as hard as ...
- Sun Nov 22, 2020 2:57 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Generator on Model K
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4996
Re: Generator on Model K
Hi - I am asking again about this because I went through another 3 "cut outs' this summer. All just fried. See picture of one of them attached. Generator was rebuilt when I restored the boat 3 seasons ago. Could I have a wire wrong? The end that burns out is the battery connection. Any idea? Thanks....
- Thu Jun 18, 2020 7:14 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Generator on Model K
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4996
Re: Generator on Model K
Hello - Sorry, I thought I had attached a picture. Attached now.
Regards,
Doug
Regards,
Doug
- Tue Jun 16, 2020 8:32 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Generator on Model K
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4996
Generator on Model K
Hello - On the generator there is a unit that I do not know what you call. It has the point that closes and charges the battery. I have now had my boat in the water for 3 years & every year the unit fails. I can smell the electrical burn out smell when it fails. Can someone tell me what this would b...
- Sun Sep 10, 2017 9:40 am
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: 1941 17' Barrel Back Wiring
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9852
Re: 1941 17' Barrel Back Wiring
Hello - My horn is under the front deck. Can someone tell me how it's wired? Power from the AMP gauge & wire from the horn button on the steering wheel. But there must be something else. Can someone tell me what I am missing? Thank you.
- Mon Aug 28, 2017 12:58 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Spar Varnish versus gasoline
- Replies: 21
- Views: 18670
Re: Spar Varnish versus gasoline
Brian - Thank you. Now that I knew where to look I see the tiny hole on the inside...I can drill that out. Did not know what I was looking for...thanks again.
Regards,
Doug Z.
Regards,
Doug Z.
- Sun Aug 27, 2017 6:05 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Spar Varnish versus gasoline
- Replies: 21
- Views: 18670
Re: Spar Varnish versus gasoline
I agree, I don't want to put a hole in the side of the boat if I don't have to. But the gas cap does not have a vent. The new tank I had made has a opening for a vent line. I was trying to think of a way to vent without the hole in the side. Thanks.
DZ
DZ
- Sun Aug 27, 2017 5:13 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Spar Varnish versus gasoline
- Replies: 21
- Views: 18670
Re: Gas Tank Venting
Hello - I have a 1941 Barrel Back (71733) that was build in late November 1940, just before the changes Don mentions below. I am currently finishing a 4 year total restoration. Should I add the gas tank vent the same way Chris Craft did with this change? Or is there another way now that I can do it ...
- Sat Jul 15, 2017 5:29 am
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: Windshield pattern
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5277
Windshield pattern
Hello - 1941 17' Barrel Back. Does anyone know where I can find a pattern / template for the windshield glass? Thank you,
Doug Z.
Doug Z.
- Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:46 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Caulking Deck Seams
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2847
Re: Caulking Deck Seams
Hello - Thank you for the replies.
I am using 5200. As mentioned below, it helps to start with a new tube. I started with a tube that was almost empty and had trouble with air bubbles. When I opened a new tube I had less problems. Lesson learned.
Thank you.
Doug Z.
I am using 5200. As mentioned below, it helps to start with a new tube. I started with a tube that was almost empty and had trouble with air bubbles. When I opened a new tube I had less problems. Lesson learned.
Thank you.
Doug Z.
- Sat Jun 03, 2017 6:38 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Caulking Deck Seams
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2847
Caulking Deck Seams
Hello - Working on my 1941 17" Barrel Back. Trying to caulk the deck seams. Any secrets that I need to know? I am having issues with air bubbles. Thank you.
Regards,
Doug
Regards,
Doug
- Sat Feb 04, 2017 9:26 am
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: 1941 17' Barrel Back Wiring
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9852
Re: 1941 17' Barrel Back Wiring
Hello - Thank you for the feedback. I will run it back to the engine block as suggested.
Brian - Do you still stand by the use of the Dupli-Color DE1621 for the engine paint? Found that old post and wanted to double check. Thank you.
Doug Z.
Brian - Do you still stand by the use of the Dupli-Color DE1621 for the engine paint? Found that old post and wanted to double check. Thank you.
Doug Z.
- Fri Feb 03, 2017 2:33 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: 1941 17' Barrel Back Wiring
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9852
Re: 1941 17' Barrel Back Wiring
Same question for the bow light. See picture. 2nd wire comes back from bow light and heads to the port side. Looks like they grounded on the last gauge there...that would be my temp gauge. Does that make sense? Thanks.
Doug Z.
Doug Z.
- Fri Feb 03, 2017 2:21 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: 1941 17' Barrel Back Wiring
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9852
Re: 1941 17' Barrel Back Wiring
Hello - I am now in the process of wiring the boat. I am running the power back to the stern light. But don't know where the 2nd wire goes? I assume to ground somewhere. When I took the boat apart I got a picture of the wire returning from the stern light and then heading aft...but then it ended. Do...
- Tue Dec 27, 2016 5:26 am
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Ceiling Board Stain Color for 1941 Barrel Back
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5117
Re: Ceiling Board Stain Color for 1941 Barrel Back
Just FYI. NW classic boats said they use Interlux Red Mahogany stain for the ceiling boards & hull. The gentleman I spoke to was very nice to talk with & took time to discuss their process.
DZ
DZ
- Tue Dec 27, 2016 5:21 am
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: 1941 17' Barrel Back interior floor boards
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4411
Re: 1941 17' Barrel Back interior floor boards
Yes, Thank you. That picture helps. I do have that varnished board you mention, I figured that out the other day, it's notched so it can mount at an angle. I will let you know if I need more pictures. Thank you.
DZ
DZ
- Sun Dec 18, 2016 8:29 pm
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: 1941 17' Barrel Back interior floor boards
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4411
Re: 1941 17' Barrel Back interior floor boards
Thank you all for the information. I will work with your information & try to piece it together.
Regards,
Doug
Regards,
Doug
- Sat Dec 17, 2016 2:07 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: 1941 17' Barrel Back Wiring
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9852
1941 17' Barrel Back Wiring
Hello - Can someone suggest vendors for the correct wire to use while rewiring my 1941 17' Barrel Back? Thank you. Another question: About the tachometer. I have had the gauge rebuilt by Mark Clawson. What do I need to do with the tachometer "cable"? Any maintenance that can be done? Replacement? Re...
- Sat Dec 17, 2016 2:01 pm
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: 1941 17' Barrel Back interior floor boards
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4411
1941 17' Barrel Back interior floor boards
Hello - I need some help understanding how the floor boards are secured in the forward cockpit of my 17' Barrel Back. When I purchased the boat the interior was removed so I am now trying to piece it back together with the parts. Once that is done then I can duplicate the parts that need replacing. ...
- Mon Dec 05, 2016 8:20 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Ceiling Board Stain Color for 1941 Barrel Back
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5117
Re: Ceiling Board Stain Color for 1941 Barrel Back
Hello - That you for the replies. First off I am a novice, so maybe this is just the way it's suppose to be. But since I am doing a complete "refresh" of the boat I want to make sure I do as much right as I can. 1. Just to get you up to date. Attached picture of the boat last week, upside down, just...
- Sun Dec 04, 2016 7:43 pm
- Forum: Finishing
- Topic: Ceiling Board Stain Color for 1941 Barrel Back
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5117
Ceiling Board Stain Color for 1941 Barrel Back
Do you use the same color stain for the ceiling boards as you do the hull for a 1941 17' Barrel Back? The ones on my boat are very dark. I am refinishing the whole boat I am looking to know what color they are "suppose" to be? Thank you.
- Sun Aug 14, 2016 4:42 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Through Hull's
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2151
Through Hull's
Hello - I am just about finished instilling a new bottom on my 1941 17' barrel back. When I removed the old bottom it had 3 through hull holes in it. Drain Plug, Cooling intake & I assume a siphon for pulling water from the bilge. Now that I am about to finish a new bottom I am thinking the less hol...
- Fri Oct 30, 2015 6:06 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Planning Surface 1941 17' Barrel Back
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4805
Re: Planning Surface 1941 17' Barrel Back
Hello - Thank you all for your feedback. I will also contact the Mariners Museum for drawings.
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 10:48 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Planning Surface 1941 17' Barrel Back
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4805
Re: Planning Surface 1941 17' Barrel Back
Hello - Thank you for the reply's. From what I had read told me the planning surface was about have the length of the boat. This would bring me to about the back of the front seat. So I take this as the keel should go from stern to midship with a consistent angle then start it's curve to where it co...
- Sun Oct 25, 2015 4:55 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Planning Surface 1941 17' Barrel Back
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4805
Planning Surface 1941 17' Barrel Back
Hello - Does anyone know the length of the planning surface for a 1941 17' Barrel back? Based on my boat when taking it apart I would guess it's up to about the front of the engine. But there was a broken stringer and the engine had pushed the bottom down while sitting on a trailer for many years so...
- Mon Aug 10, 2015 2:43 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Bilge Stringer
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2001
Bilge Stringer
Hello - I am looking for confirmation that the Top side of the Bilge Stringers in my 1941 Chris Craft Barrel Back are to be straight / level. As the ones I am removing are not. Bowed I assume from the weight of the engine. They have some rotten sections in them and are beyond repair. Someone in the ...
- Wed May 20, 2015 12:08 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Frame / Bottom Replacement
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2913
Re: Frame / Bottom Replacement
Thank you for the reply's. The pictures will help!
- Wed May 13, 2015 2:12 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Frame / Bottom Replacement
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2913
Frame / Bottom Replacement
I am looking for someone that might have a picture of the last frame (the one under the gas tank) of a 1941 17' Barrel Back...or one that is similar. The one that currently exists has been cut & "repaired", I have the bottom off now & need to know what this frame is suppose to look like. Picture of ...
- Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:32 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: k engine Rebuild check list
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6333
Re: k engine Rebuild check list
Wow. Great information, Thank you very much. I will be reviewing this & I am sure coming back with questions. Thank you very much for your time & info.