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by iamallthumbs
Wed May 07, 2014 10:45 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Updating Fuel Lines/Model K
Replies: 39
Views: 12994

Re: Updating Fuel Lines/Model K

Doug, the Experimental Aircraft Association publishes a monthly magazine that typically has at least one article written by a member describing flying mistakes he/she has made. This months story had to do with a pilot who landed a sea plane in the water with the wheels down and lived to write about ...
by iamallthumbs
Sat Feb 01, 2014 11:52 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Copper Tube
Replies: 42
Views: 12788

Re: Copper Tube

I keep on forgetting to google questions. I found this: http://www.eaa.org/experimenter/articles/archive_tubing_bending.pdf on line. Sand is apparently the best way to go but I also found someone who used water with detergent (to prevent the water from freezing solid) and letting it solidify, which ...
by iamallthumbs
Fri Jan 31, 2014 10:14 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: 17' Deluxe Runabout 1946-1950
Replies: 9
Views: 5245

Re: 17' Deluxe Runabout 1946-1950

If anyone is interested, I have a spreadsheet of the 52 Runabouts from the CCABC directory. I will add the boats at the larger brokers. If less than 5% of the 17' Runabouts are currently registered, there are a lot of potential CCABC boat owners out there. OR, perhaps they are less common than thoug...
by iamallthumbs
Tue Jan 28, 2014 7:49 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: 17' Deluxe Runabout 1946-1950
Replies: 9
Views: 5245

17' Deluxe Runabout 1946-1950

Stuck in the house because of the cold weather I went through the 2013 CCABC boat registry to see how many of the 1880 of the 17' Deluxe Runabouts built between 1946-50 and came up with just 52 on the registry. I included the boats under various catagories as long as they had the R-17-xxx hull numbe...
by iamallthumbs
Mon Jan 27, 2014 11:32 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Copper Tube
Replies: 42
Views: 12788

Re: Copper Tube

We have two different conversations going on now. I am referring to the small diameter pipe used to move water from the block to the exhaust elbow on a K. It is not the 2.5 inch exhaust pipe (which I replaced with the help of Don Danenberg last year). There might be some blowback into this tube whic...
by iamallthumbs
Sun Jan 26, 2014 8:34 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Copper Tube
Replies: 42
Views: 12788

Re: Copper Tube

Jim, nice jig, definitely out of my league. Anyone know how many points are lost if an elbow is soldered instead of bending the 1/2" pipe? Not that I am concerned about the points...
by iamallthumbs
Sat Jan 25, 2014 1:09 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Copper Tube
Replies: 42
Views: 12788

Re: Copper Tube

I plan on using sand but it is too dang cold to go to the work shop. I remember watching a movie years ago about a plane that crashed in the desert and they made a single engine plane out of a 4 engine plane. They bent tubes by putting sand in them first. I will see if it works some day.
by iamallthumbs
Sat Jan 25, 2014 9:57 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Copper Tube
Replies: 42
Views: 12788

Re: Copper Tube

I have not had a chance to call yet. I heard one place is charging $200 for 1.5' of copper pipe. I am going to check locally and will try bending one myself. I was expecting some info from DIYers. Can't be that hard to do. I will let you know what I find out.
by iamallthumbs
Thu Jan 23, 2014 11:03 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Copper Tube
Replies: 42
Views: 12788

Re: Copper Tube

This subject is a number of years old but addresses my problem. I need a new Water Overflow Tube for a "K", Part number 57-51646. Anyone know where I can find one? What does it take to make such a tight bend in a copper pipe?
by iamallthumbs
Fri Jan 10, 2014 5:09 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: KFL Generator removal
Replies: 9
Views: 5040

Re: KFL Generator removal

Careful on how you remove the pulley. It is very easy to chip it. I know I just did it a couple days ago. Time to buy a new one.
Mike D.
by iamallthumbs
Thu Jan 02, 2014 5:19 pm
Forum: From the Club
Topic: The Brass Bell, Issue 4 2013
Replies: 45
Views: 41375

Re: The Brass Bell, Issue 4 2013

I am a new to this organization and the also the Antique & Classic Boat Society so I don't have historical knowledge of either organization and my comments might be way off base. I have a feeling I will find out pretty quickly... I am also a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association (http://ww...
by iamallthumbs
Thu Dec 19, 2013 3:26 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Walnut stain
Replies: 2
Views: 2250

Walnut stain

Does anyone know the history of using walnut stain on Runabout king planks? The Essential Guide indentifies pre war Runabouts with dark planks but post war are all natural decks. My '47 Deluxe 17' has walnut stained king plank and covering boards. Might the stain be a post construction modification?...
by iamallthumbs
Fri Nov 29, 2013 7:58 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Insurance for the newbie
Replies: 13
Views: 5840

Re: Insurance for the newbie

I have had boat insurance through Auto Owners for the past 25 years or so. Very reasonable addition to my home insurance policy. I have not had a claim yet but don't expect a problem with coverage. Three boats insured at this time.
by iamallthumbs
Mon Nov 18, 2013 10:09 am
Forum: Research Related
Topic: 1947' 17' deluxe runuabout
Replies: 8
Views: 5096

Re: 1947' 17' deluxe runuabout

Could somebody with a 17' Deluxe Runabout be able to measure the length of the floor of the back seat? I have 11" which is not enough for a man's foot. I am thinking of moving the front seat up a couple inches to make it more comfortable. Regarding information on 17' Runabouts, there is an article f...
by iamallthumbs
Tue Nov 05, 2013 9:47 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Knowing one khaya species from the next
Replies: 2
Views: 2104

Re: Knowing one khaya species from the next

Anyone else watch "This Old House" on PBS last week? They are rebuilding New Jersey shore houses and the porch on one house was being covered with mahogany because as the builder said, "it is straight and resists rot". No idea what species of mahogany they were using but the wood looked pretty nice....
by iamallthumbs
Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:43 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Stern shots
Replies: 42
Views: 19326

Re: Stern shots

1947 Runabout, i.e. baby boomer, get it?
by iamallthumbs
Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:23 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Dirty oil
Replies: 13
Views: 4642

Re: Dirty oil

Assuming that I successfully pumped out all the oil and sludge from the engine and transmission of my K, how many hours of running before the oil turns black?
by iamallthumbs
Fri Oct 18, 2013 9:33 am
Forum: On the Hard
Topic: Trailer detail - at what height to support the cut water
Replies: 24
Views: 13545

Re: Trailer detail - at what height to support the cut water

Yep, that is what I was thinking. Thanks.
by iamallthumbs
Thu Oct 17, 2013 8:45 am
Forum: On the Hard
Topic: Trailer detail - at what height to support the cut water
Replies: 24
Views: 13545

Re: Trailer detail - at what height to support the cut water

Good information. I think I will add a "V" bunk at the bottom of the cutwater (as in the second photo) which along with the existing bow stop should help. I like the idea of marking the strap to show how far the boat should be snugged. I am also considering a short piece of elastic at the end of the...
by iamallthumbs
Wed Oct 16, 2013 10:35 am
Forum: On the Hard
Topic: Trailer detail - at what height to support the cut water
Replies: 24
Views: 13545

Re: Trailer detail - at what height to support the cut water

With two years of launching and recovery at various local marinas under my belt, I need some advice. I had a trailer built for my 17’ CC Runabout with a long tongue to help launch in shallow water. I can back the trailer in far enough to float the boat off and on, though at some ramps the tires drop...
by iamallthumbs
Tue Oct 15, 2013 11:54 am
Forum: On the Hard
Topic: Inside storage in Michigan
Replies: 37
Views: 29103

Re: Inside storage in Michigan

I wouldn't get too hung up on the need to store a boat on gravel instead of concrete. Concrete has less porosity than coarse gravel and can wick up more moisture from the underlying soils, all things being equal. Of course a plastic layer under the concrete changes the game. If the underlying soils ...
by iamallthumbs
Tue Oct 01, 2013 10:59 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Which carb rebuild kit for CC KBL
Replies: 27
Views: 9686

Re: Which carb rebuild kit for CC KBL

Anybody have a recommendation for spark plugs for a 95 hp 1947 K?
Mike D.
by iamallthumbs
Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:21 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Prop Shaft
Replies: 18
Views: 8018

Re: Prop Shaft

After trying to find a cheap option for my boats loose shaft/coupling to get through the season, I went ahead and ordered a new prop shaft and coupling. I expected to have to remove the gas tank so that I could get to the rudder post so that I could remove the prop shaft but first I started to remov...
by iamallthumbs
Mon Aug 05, 2013 11:53 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Prop Shaft
Replies: 18
Views: 8018

Re: Prop Shaft

Further investigation determined that the shaft is worn and is loose in the coupling. Cranking on the set screws moves the coupling out of alignment. Is it practical/possible to install a shim around the shaft as a temporary fix to finish out the season? If so, any idea where I could get a piece of ...
by iamallthumbs
Mon Jul 22, 2013 4:17 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Prop Shaft
Replies: 18
Views: 8018

Re: Prop Shaft

I took the coupling off the shaft and found the remains of a brass key in the coupling. It looks like the key might have been sheared off at some time and never replaced. All they did was tighten the two set screws, which under load were destined to fail. Which they did...(at this point I get to say...
by iamallthumbs
Sun Jul 21, 2013 10:07 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Prop Shaft
Replies: 18
Views: 8018

Re: Prop Shaft

I appreciate all your help. Now that I know what to look for I will disassemble the shaft and coupling. Another question, can I ever expect to run the boat with confidence that nothing will go wrong with the mechanics? Are these old ladies always fussy or do I just have to work my way through the li...
by iamallthumbs
Sat Jul 20, 2013 3:51 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Prop Shaft
Replies: 18
Views: 8018

Re: Prop Shaft

I thought that my transmission was out of forward adjustment but when I looked I found that the propeller shaft was loose at the shaft coupling. I could push the propeller back towards the strut, confirming that was the problem. I see the two set screws that attach the coupling to the shaft but I ca...
by iamallthumbs
Mon Jul 01, 2013 10:54 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Auto-Lite / Prestolite GKE7302
Replies: 15
Views: 8211

Re: Auto-Lite / Prestolite GKE7302

Thanks for the drawing. Never having seen the front of an engine, I am assuming that a counterclockwise rotation of the flywheel (looking from the front) will result in a counterclockwise rotation of the generator.
by iamallthumbs
Thu Jun 27, 2013 9:08 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Auto-Lite / Prestolite GKE7302
Replies: 15
Views: 8211

Re: Auto-Lite / Prestolite GKE7302

Rather than start a new topic I thought I would start here. I just bought two used 12 volt Autolight generators that have opposite rotations. I want to swap out my 6 volt generator on my K for one of these generators but I do not know which one is correct. Can someone tell me which direction the gen...
by iamallthumbs
Tue Jun 25, 2013 5:53 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Cleaning old fuel from tank???
Replies: 23
Views: 8405

Re: Cleaning old fuel from tank???

Thank Jim.