any tips on picking a fuel filter that's easy to install?

mfine, yeah, my Chris came with the rare vacuum assist brakes option.. they are doing a writeup in the next brass bell. ;) There might be just two tubes. I'm going to disassemble the carbs, rebuild them and put the needles back where I took them out. Then retune the carbs when I get them put back on...

Does a carter WCFB have a PCV system? It sure sounds like it. I know there is no tube just hanging around near the flame arrester. But there are several tubes going into the carb itself. My rebuild kits are on the way btw.

They are carter wcfb's. Just went and looked at them. Looking for a rebuild kit now.

On my starboard side I always advance the throttle a few times before I start the engines (cold) which squirts some fuel into the carb and she starts up perfect. The port engine, I pop the flame arrestor, spray in some carb start and she starts right up and keeps going. This is because when I advanc...

Hmm, while I have the carb out, maybe I should replace the diagphragm in the fuel pump too eh?

Sounds like the plunger in these is what delivers fuel for starting. I bet mine is shot. I'll visit the boat tonight and see what the numbers are. Sounds like a fun saturday project.

are Rochesters easier/harder to rebuild? It seems the rebuild kits are cheaper.

Also after these revelations, does any of it explain why I can't pump fuel into my carb on my port engine? I have to spray carb start in and then it pulls the fuel fine?

Do these look like Carter carbs? I know they are low res and I'll double check tonight, but I'm just curious:





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I have no idea when the carbs were last rebuilt unfortunately. I've only had the boat for a year. When he sold it to me, the last owner said "yeah the transmissions have always been 'tight.' " I wonder if he just didn't realize there could be an engine/carb/timing problem. If I could get this fixed ...

Is it worth doing a rebuild on the carb to try and solve the problem? I wouldn't think it was timing if the engines run perfect otherwise? And is rebuilding a carb something I could do on a saturday if I had the parts/kit? I would take apart the port, and use the starboard for reference. Then put th...

dunked?

Do you have any pictures of your carbs?

Peter, I bet this is it, because I rotated the transmissions by hand today and there is hardly any resistance. Who knows when my carbs were last gone through, I'll do that this week and see how it goes.

Ron and Paul, these are interesting points. First off I've now noticed Both engines require revving to about 1500 rpms to shift without stalling. That being said when they are in neutral there is a little spin from the props but not much. At neutral the engines idle perfect. Once they are in gear th...

Roberts ply is the one that quoted me these prices. I was surprised.

I'm not sure I want to use treated as I'm not sure the glue will stick when I put the vinyl down.

I priced some marine plywood and got these prices. They seem high don't they? 6mm Sapele 4x8 - $137/sheet 15mm okume (for flooring) 4x8 - $183/sheet I guess the question is, for the flooring, can't I just get good 2 side plywood and bilge paint it, then put my vinyl over it? As for the 6mm, I was re...

Does anybody have any pictures, or tips on getting a hardtop off of a 28' skiff? I want to replace the deck and the only way to do a thorough job of this is to take the top off. When I removed the windshield on my 22' skiff, it was a bear! The screws were gigantic flat head (not even sure why we sti...

So I was looking around on youtube to try and figure out how to tell if I have vacuum leaks in my 283 or not. Luckily I found this method which is right up my alley.

Using a Cigar to Find a Vacuum Leak:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMok2y05jNE

Where can I get them? And do I order by length? Are they already terminated etc etc?

Doug, Great questions. I have a ton of pictures, not promising they are what you need. They are from a 1942 17' Deluxe if your'e interested. The chrome "bucket" is the intake cover for your KB. The KB (Later called the KBL) was an engine with 3 carbs. There was not enough room under the engine hatch...

I have twin 283's on my skiff with paragon transmissions. Since I received the boat, the shifters have gradually gotten stiffer and stiffer (at the helm). Is there a procedure to lubricate the cable? I considered taking apart the shifter/throttle assembly at the helm and going through it.

Wow! Keep posting pics. Exterior, engines etc.

I have a twin engine setup and need to Replace my port side alternator. Do I need a reverse rotation alternator? I'm hoping no.

Post some pics of your boat! engine area, interior etc. We'd love to see it!

I am buying a trailer in Noblesville, IN. I need it pulled from there to New York City area. I can be flexible and meet somewhere along the route. Anybody making this trip?

I'll be in New Jersey this weekend and I have all of saturday to myself because my g/f will be at a baby shower (don't worry, not mine).

Are there any events worth going to? I'll be near Newark.

I would goto the Antique Boat Center symposium, but it's 600 miles from me.


Mark

ahh, good call on the rideshare section of trading dock. Good idea.

blue oval? horace? Are these all references before my time?

Oh yeah, pic! Chris Craft Club, this is Henry. Henry loves to haul. The sticky would be ok, but I think it would be hard to realize when people were posting new trips to it. I imagine adding a new topic is a pain though. Although I'd be the perfect moderator........ http://s8.postimage.org/4s2idhgn5...

Maybe we should have a forum for "rideshares." People going to and from places that are willing to haul things for people. Also people looking to have things hauled? This could be nice.