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by jfrprops
Wed Aug 15, 2018 8:37 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Engine bogs down past 2,100 RPMS
Replies: 23
Views: 10969

Re: Engine bogs down past 2,100 RPMS

The coil resistor on older engines is always located near the coil....it is a white ceramic deal about 3 inches long and 1/2 wide and across.....inside it is a coil of wire ( visible on the open back side of the ceramic deal) that acts to reduce the high voltage of starting from burning out the poin...
by jfrprops
Tue Aug 14, 2018 7:23 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Engine bogs down past 2,100 RPMS
Replies: 23
Views: 10969

Re: Engine bogs down past 2,100 RPMS

you say you have petronics….but if you left a coil resistor inline....and it has burn through....those are the symptoms?????

John in Va.
by jfrprops
Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:48 am
Forum: The Mariners' Museum
Topic: The Mariners' Museum is open
Replies: 4
Views: 7212

Re: The Mariners' Museum is open

love both of Jim"s messages!
by jfrprops
Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:31 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: 1950 U22 Mercruiser 302 overheating
Replies: 5
Views: 4542

Re: 1950 U22 Mercruiser 302 overheating

Dave, sounds like you were OVERHEATED in Powhatan 20 years ago too!
Did you live around here?
Do, of course, check the impeller right off...but if she did not overheat on the restart...doubt that is the main cause....
John in VA
by jfrprops
Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:43 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: 1950 U22 Mercruiser 302 overheating
Replies: 5
Views: 4542

Re: 1950 U22 Mercruiser 302 overheating

I would bet your thermostat was stuck... and she did not get all that hot.....go boating....John in Va.
by jfrprops
Tue Jun 19, 2018 12:58 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Lil' Plastic Thingy I Found In My Bilge
Replies: 5
Views: 5892

Re: Lil' Plastic Thingy I Found In My Bilge

Nah....not big enough for shaft....look at the glasses and pen.....some "not to worry" piece of plastic off something brought aboard or some such...???? don't know....because of the splined insides we are thinking this is more than it its ….could it have been on the shaft through bolt/key to hold it...
by jfrprops
Sun Jun 17, 2018 7:53 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: 1959 CC Ski 18'
Replies: 13
Views: 10723

Re: 1959 CC Ski 18'

matt, makes sense..thanks for the clarification...Jon in Va
by jfrprops
Fri Jun 15, 2018 7:56 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: 1959 CC Ski 18'
Replies: 13
Views: 10723

Re: 1959 CC Ski 18'

I wish someone in the know would verify the thing that I heard years ago about single gauge flathead fords.... i.e. that the single gauge read temp on one manifold and if the other overheated it would simply spike the gauge all the way over to hot??? May not be the case but would make sense given th...
by jfrprops
Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:13 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Bottom work
Replies: 7
Views: 4912

Re: Bottom work

Nemo is right...CC used the best ply available and you would be hard pressed to find its affordable equal today. Patch it and Go Boating...
John in Va.
by jfrprops
Mon Jun 11, 2018 7:59 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Bottom work
Replies: 7
Views: 4912

Re: Bottom work

Heck yeah...a patch is the way to go on that job...plywood is easy.
John in Va
by jfrprops
Sun Jun 10, 2018 9:08 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: MORE PHOTOS from The French Connection Article, Vol 1 2018, Brass Bell
Replies: 7
Views: 11714

Re: MORE PHOTOS from The French Connection Article, Vol 1 2018, Brass Bell

Wow! Biggest and best Buzz story in years!!!! thanks, John in Va.
by jfrprops
Sat Jun 09, 2018 6:38 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: 1959 CC Ski 18'
Replies: 13
Views: 10723

Re: 1959 CC Ski 18'

Jim G's info reminds one of the setup on the old ford flatheads.....one gauge, two sensors, but instead of a red light I think those spiked to hot side if that manifold overheated...gauge read for only the other side....?
John in Va.
by jfrprops
Fri Jun 08, 2018 2:34 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Constellation Bottom Repair - New Member In Need Of Reassembly Advice!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 11869

Re: Constellation Bottom Repair - New Member In Need Of Reassembly Advice!!!

Mike, I got a specific communication from you via the site but it is weird and I don't know how to reply? John in Va
by jfrprops
Fri Jun 08, 2018 10:00 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Where to find cylinder head for 283
Replies: 3
Views: 3577

Re: Where to find cylinder head for 283

agree with Mfine….SBC parts are plentiful and easy to find and work with.....

John in Va
by jfrprops
Mon Jun 04, 2018 7:10 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: open seams in new 5200 Bottom
Replies: 5
Views: 5031

Re: open seams in new 5200 Bottom

why not launch if for a season and see if she tightens up that miniscule bit? I understand your concern if you are at the end of a long restoration and don't want to do anything less that perfect pre launch...but I would Go Boating! But hey, that is my answer for everything!
John in Va
by jfrprops
Sun May 27, 2018 1:01 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Constellation Bottom Repair - New Member In Need Of Reassembly Advice!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 11869

Re: Constellation Bottom Repair - New Member In Need Of Reassembly Advice!!!

I sort of stayed away from your post because it would require such a long series of responses to be helpful to you...and a lot of typing for me....Troy's advice is right on....except for the fact that he is an "armateur"....but is not wired exactly right anyway...and that is why he is universally lo...
by jfrprops
Sun May 06, 2018 3:05 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Honey, have you finished fixing Elude yet? 1937 35' Cruiser
Replies: 224
Views: 104694

Re: Honey, have you finished fixing Elude yet? 1937 35' Cruiser

yes, Like Nemo, I too have really enjoyed your post and marvel at your devotion and workmanship.....best of luck with all issues.
John in Va.
by jfrprops
Fri Apr 27, 2018 9:29 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: The Building of Miss Dot
Replies: 78
Views: 31748

Re: The Building of Miss Dot

Great! Super work! Congrats.

John in Va
by jfrprops
Sun Apr 22, 2018 8:33 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Installing new cap rails
Replies: 6
Views: 5562

Re: Installing new cap rails

I dealt with that "white vinyl".....nautilex.....no longer available is my understanding....most of the older cruisers , over the years, pulled that vinyl off and just painted the deck with maybe some sand or nonskid. That EVA product would seem to be a good retro technology for these applications. ...
by jfrprops
Sat Apr 07, 2018 9:23 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Brass Bell arrived!
Replies: 3
Views: 3536

Re: Brass Bell arrived!

Steve, great job on the Bell and enjoyed our lunch in Tavares.

John in Va.
by jfrprops
Sat Apr 07, 2018 9:21 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: zapping condensers
Replies: 19
Views: 12661

Re: zapping condensers

wow....I have to admit I knew of that potential problem....but being old and stupid...I forgot it.

John in Va.
by jfrprops
Fri Apr 06, 2018 3:52 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: battery
Replies: 2
Views: 2969

Re: battery

Don"t the car guys get counterfeit batts? One that are 12 but look like 6's?
John in Va.
by jfrprops
Sun Apr 01, 2018 11:02 am
Forum: Fiberglass - Research Related
Topic: Chris Craft name plant Font
Replies: 5
Views: 8261

Re: Chris Craft name plant Font

don't know the font...DO know the boat....those are great ones!

John in Va.
by jfrprops
Mon Mar 26, 2018 5:25 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Honey, have you finished fixing Elude yet? 1937 35' Cruiser
Replies: 224
Views: 104694

Re: Honey, have you finished fixing Elude yet? 1937 35' Cruiser

Wow! you devotion and persistence and craftsmanship continue to amaze me! When you get finished, and you will, that boat will be considerably better than new. It will warm up soon....hang in there and keep posting the great pix.
John in Va.
by jfrprops
Mon Mar 26, 2018 5:20 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: 5200 Bottom. Space planks??
Replies: 44
Views: 37460

Re: 5200 Bottom. Space planks??

Don, I know what of you speak my man! It gets very difficult to do the same stuff we once did. Glad you are putting more time into writing...a huge asset for us all. One thing is a quasi positive though....you and lots of us, very active during the golden age of working on classic boats. Sharing you...
by jfrprops
Mon Mar 26, 2018 5:09 pm
Forum: Fiberglass - Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Hello Everybody
Replies: 4
Views: 7648

Re: Hello Everybody

Marco, really pretty boat...sorry about the stern drive! Understand wanting to go back to the Vee drive...wish I could help but that is out of my area....someone on here will know though...so hang in there. You say you found a Q with a paragon that was wrong ratio...what is the right ratio? John in ...
by jfrprops
Wed Mar 14, 2018 6:09 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Engine rebuilder
Replies: 3
Views: 3245

Re: Engine rebuilder

As to plan B....yes, you can make that adaptation usually.
John in VA
by jfrprops
Sun Mar 11, 2018 11:53 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: zapping condensers
Replies: 19
Views: 12661

Re: zapping condensers

You know in all my years of working on boats, I never considered this "reboxing" of parts scam? Those aftermarket guys must be shady characters to do that stuff. How prevalent do we think that is?

John in Va
by jfrprops
Sun Mar 11, 2018 11:50 am
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Replacement Fuel Tank
Replies: 17
Views: 13514

Re: Replacement Fuel Tank

I would not use that "high test" (93) gas.....designed for higher compression engine that what I would assume you have.
IMHO
JOhn in Va.
by jfrprops
Mon Mar 05, 2018 5:02 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: 5200 Bottom. Space planks??
Replies: 44
Views: 37460

Re: 5200 Bottom. Space planks??

Excellent decision!

Carry on.

John in Va.