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by Happy Boater
Thu Jul 28, 2011 12:56 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Bottom Paint Choice
Replies: 9
Views: 4580

Bottom Paint Choice

Al,
You are correct... I questioned the rep on that point and he assured me that it would be ok in the water...
I guess time will tell...
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by Happy Boater
Wed Jul 27, 2011 4:30 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Bottom Paint Choice
Replies: 9
Views: 4580

Bottom Paint Choice

My phone converstion with a rep at Repcolite indicted it would do fine as a bottom paint. A local boat restorer here in my area swears by it also... I believe the important factor is that it is applied correctly with good bottom preperation. http://s1.postimage.org/1vlrck11g/Rumble_B_at_the_Gig.jpg
by Happy Boater
Wed Jul 27, 2011 3:46 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Bottom Paint Choice
Replies: 9
Views: 4580

Bottom Paint Choice

Thanks for catching my typo on the website... I am attaching their data sheet with part numbers for different colors...
due to an injury I have not yet painted my boat... Hope to real soon...
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by Happy Boater
Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:00 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Choosing the correct engine oil
Replies: 35
Views: 15621

tech data on oil

I use Cheveron DELO 400. I went to the Chevoron Web page and got the informaiton I published on a previous post. Desiel oil has better properties for our older oil than automotive oil...
My opinion and that of many others I have talked with both in older cars and boats.
by Happy Boater
Fri Jul 15, 2011 12:04 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Choosing the correct engine oil
Replies: 35
Views: 15621

ZINK IN OIL

Paul makes a valid point. I have attached the tech data of the Cheveron Delo 400. Both multigrade and straight weights. Please note that the 15-40 grade contains 14.8% zink and the 10,20,30,40 & 50 weights contains 12.7% zink. Any of these choices will protect your engine very well. I use 30 weight ...
by Happy Boater
Fri Jul 15, 2011 12:48 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Choosing the correct engine oil
Replies: 35
Views: 15621

ZINK IN OIL

Mark, You did a great job explaining the zink requirements in oil... My addition to the mix is this, not only zink but sulfur makes a difference. The 30 weight Chevron 400 has both sulfur and zink meeting the requirements we need in flat tappet engines. Cheveron 400 multi-weight does not have the ad...
by Happy Boater
Fri Jul 08, 2011 11:48 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Choosing the correct engine oil
Replies: 35
Views: 15621

Choosing the correct engine oil

I read a post asking what type of engine oil is best to use in these old engines. While my engine was being rebuilt I did a lot of research and discovered that there is still a good oil out there that has the protection (zink) these engines need. I use Chevron Delo 400... It is designed for diesel a...
by Happy Boater
Tue Jul 05, 2011 1:27 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: VALVE ADJUSTMENT
Replies: 2
Views: 2057

VALVE ADJUSTMENT

Thanks Jim for your advice. I already have the back of the seat removable with a latch that holds it in place. I have considered laying down a plywood floor around that side of the engine...By removing the carb and intake & exhaust manifolds along with the head I will have access to the two valve co...
by Happy Boater
Sun Jul 03, 2011 9:59 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: VALVE ADJUSTMENT
Replies: 2
Views: 2057

VALVE ADJUSTMENT

A simple question... I have a 18" Riveria with the KLC engine. There is little to no room around the engine... How does somone adjust the valves without pulling the engine out of the boat? I am not small enough or limber enought to contort into a pretzel... Advice would be appreciated... I have all ...
by Happy Boater
Sat Jun 18, 2011 6:49 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Caulking bottom planks
Replies: 20
Views: 7289

Thanks for providing me with your advice on this matter of caulking seams... The general concensus is use slick seam, repaint the bottom afterwords and soak the heck out of it... Last season it did leak but not so much the pump would not keep up with it... I finished getting the supplies I needed to...
by Happy Boater
Sat Jun 18, 2011 2:56 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Caulking bottom planks
Replies: 20
Views: 7289

Caulking bottom planks

So much good information... I am no soooo confused! I known I need a caulk that will stay soft and plyable that will squeeze out when the planks swell... Question, with Slick Seam being waxey, do I paint the bottom first then apply it? Will the paint stick to it? I will have the boat on a trailer mo...
by Happy Boater
Fri Jun 17, 2011 5:59 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Bottom Paint Choice
Replies: 9
Views: 4580

Bottom Paint Choice

I have a 1950 Riv... Sanded the bottom down to the wood... I had a choice of using either Interlux or Petite hard racing bronze... Per the advice of a local boat builder he suggested that I use a special paint made by RepcoLite. I found that RepcoLite sold paint to Chris Craft for many years. This p...
by Happy Boater
Fri Jun 17, 2011 5:45 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Caulking bottom planks
Replies: 20
Views: 7289

Caulking bottom planks

Thanks for the information you both provided... I am going to use the life caulk and see what happens. I've noted that some planks under the transom area are begining to buckle... Replance of the bottom is not far away... Only want one more season out of it... Keeping my fingers crossed... http://s3...
by Happy Boater
Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:46 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Caulking bottom planks
Replies: 20
Views: 7289

Caulking bottom planks

I know CC did not caulk the planks. I have a boat that already had the bottom caulked. I sanded down the bottom to repaint and found that somone has already caulked the bottom. The old caulking needs to be replaced. What is the "best" caulk to use that will stay plyable and move with the expansion o...
by Happy Boater
Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:59 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: tuning
Replies: 8
Views: 3915

water for the shaft log

In my 18 ft Riviera (KLC) I disconnect the shaft from the transmission when I run the boat for any length of time on the trailer to prevent the shaft from running dry. I winterize and flush the engine and add antifreeze then in the spring I will flush it again after doing the normal de-winterizing r...
by Happy Boater
Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:27 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: KL series piston set
Replies: 11
Views: 6114

KL series pistons

When I torn my KLC down I found almost new standard size pistons. I bore mine out .30 over. If you would like my standard pistons you are welcome to them. These are updated 3 ring pistons... Seems that someone has rebuilt or at least cleaned up my engine sometime in the past... Doug
by Happy Boater
Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:15 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Model K oil question
Replies: 4
Views: 3645

k engine oil

I've done a lot of rersearch on the correct oil to use in the K model... Here is what I found. All your automotive oils have removed the zink and sulfur needed to protect the flat tappet lifters of the K engine. Only diesel oil has the proper amount of zink and sulfer to protect those parts. After r...
by Happy Boater
Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:48 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Bilge Siphon Bailer
Replies: 5
Views: 3791

Auto Bailer

Yup, it is ready for a new bottom but I am on a two year waiting list to get it done. In the mean time I will continue to us the boat. I've also wondered where the original one went. No evidence I can see either from the bottom or inside of the boat where the thr-hull would have been... And I am sur...
by Happy Boater
Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:18 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Piston numbering
Replies: 3
Views: 2798

numbering the cylinders

Just went through a KLC rebuild and what a time I had with both the engine rebuilder and the guy who attached the external engine parts including the distributer. First... internal assembly assumes that the #1 cyl is at the shaft/aft end of the boat... For timing purposes the flywheel end /Forward e...
by Happy Boater
Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:06 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Bilge Siphon Bailer
Replies: 5
Views: 3791

Bilge siphon tube

I recently had one installed on my 18 foot Riv because while on a plane, water would run back to the shaft coupler and fling the water around inside the compartment. I actually wanted to use an electric bilge pump but was talked out of it by my boat person (Bruce Bronson)... I'm glad he did too... I...
by Happy Boater
Tue Jul 01, 2008 10:10 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Timing a K
Replies: 1
Views: 1917

Timing a K

Does anyone know if it is possible to set the timing/distributor 180 degrees out of time and have it still run? My mechanic swears that #1 cylinder is at the timing gear end (rear) of the engine not the flywheel end and set the distributer in accordingly. The engine runs but won't idle so I am havin...
by Happy Boater
Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:45 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Finding TDC on K Models
Replies: 16
Views: 11469

Finding TDC on K Models

RAZZ, That's what we ended up doing to put the distrubitor back in after the rebuild... What turned out being the biggest problem was determining which end of the engine had the #1 cyl. We have two Manuals with one saying that #1 was at the flywheel end and the other saying it was on the transmissio...
by Happy Boater
Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:07 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Finding TDC on K Models
Replies: 16
Views: 11469

Finding TDC on K Models

DONE! We got the engine running. More trial and error than good mechanical skills!
Wow! If I ever need to pull the head I will be sure to put a mark on the flywheel for TDC and install a pointer for future reference.

Thanks for all the advice and help!
by Happy Boater
Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:46 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Finding TDC on K Models
Replies: 16
Views: 11469

Finding TDC on K Models

I found a small "o" stamped next to a tooth on the ring of the flywheel although I have not seen anything at all to match it up with.. Is there any way you could photogaph those marks for me? Open questions to everyone with a (K)... After reading through two differen CC manuales for the KL & M model...
by Happy Boater
Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:53 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Finding TDC on K Models
Replies: 16
Views: 11469

Finding TDC on K Models

No mark on the flywheel, no pointer, no mark from the rebuilder... May just have to pull the head and set the engine on TDC then scrib my own marks on the flywheel... UGH!
by Happy Boater
Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:38 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Finding TDC on K Models
Replies: 16
Views: 11469

Finding TDC on K Models

Max, a photo would be great... I've look all around th flywheel and can't find any markings... Thanks, Doug
by Happy Boater
Mon Jun 23, 2008 12:14 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Finding TDC on K Models
Replies: 16
Views: 11469

Finding TDC on K Models

Just got my rebuilt Hurc (KLC) back from the shop... Ready to install the distributor and as we know there are not timing marks on the flywheel etc... Can anyone tell me an "accurate" was of finding TDC? You can't see the top of the piston, only the valves... I use the finger in the spark plug hole ...
by Happy Boater
Mon Jun 16, 2008 12:48 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: KLC crank shaft oil seal
Replies: 4
Views: 3145

KLC crank shaft oil seal

OK everyone... Did my research over the weekend and found that there is no oil seal on the crankshaft end of the crank... There is an "oil slinger" that keeps the oil in the pan...
:!: " So Much to Learn, So little Time!" :!:
by Happy Boater
Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:37 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: KLC crank shaft oil seal
Replies: 4
Views: 3145

KLC crank shaft oil seal

HELP! I just got my engine back from the rebuilder and he told me that he did not install a oil seal at the rear main (flywheel end).. Said none was there when they dissasembled it... Does anyone know if there is suppose to be a rear oil seal on the crank? :?:
by Happy Boater
Fri May 23, 2008 6:21 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Oil filter vs. Coil
Replies: 16
Views: 11240

Oil Filter for KLC

Tom, That's a technical question you probably want to address with Dave. I provided his email address in an eariler posting. I'm sure there is more to it.