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KBL Part Missing
Just took delivery of a 1948 Deluxe Runabout KBL. Discovered a missing part from the winterizing procedure. Back by the water pump and oil heat exchanger on the side of the block there is a large hole, about the same size as the freeze plugs. It is designed to be covered by a plate and held in place by 2 bolts. The plate/cover and its 2 bolts are missing. Can someone help me identify the part? (I have ordered a parts list but it hasn't arrived here yet.)
Bob, welcome to Boat Buzz, very good to have you aboard.
I'm familiar with the K block for my '48, 17' Deluxe being restored. I think the KBL is the same block. I am not sure where your missing plate is. Is it possibly between the freeze plugs about mid way on the block length, just under the serial numbers? The attached photo is a K with the coil mounted to this cast iron plate. Is this it?
Al
I'm familiar with the K block for my '48, 17' Deluxe being restored. I think the KBL is the same block. I am not sure where your missing plate is. Is it possibly between the freeze plugs about mid way on the block length, just under the serial numbers? The attached photo is a K with the coil mounted to this cast iron plate. Is this it?
Al
Bob,
I think what you are seeing should have just a freeze plug. The threaded holes are diagonal each side and there's a 3rd bolt hole that forms a triangle. It shows in both photos posted.
Hercules probably used a different setup for this block for farm and industrial applications but the marine engine that Chris-Craft used the block for just has a freeze plug here.
I have a K setting in my garage. I'll un-cover it tomorrow and get a photo that shows it with no hoses or oil lines in the way.
Al
I think what you are seeing should have just a freeze plug. The threaded holes are diagonal each side and there's a 3rd bolt hole that forms a triangle. It shows in both photos posted.
Hercules probably used a different setup for this block for farm and industrial applications but the marine engine that Chris-Craft used the block for just has a freeze plug here.
I have a K setting in my garage. I'll un-cover it tomorrow and get a photo that shows it with no hoses or oil lines in the way.
Al
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Bob,
If I were to take a photo of mine, it would look just like yours but would show a freeze plug in the round hole, not bolted on but inserted in the hole (with nothing in the bolt holes).
So, as I, John and Rob agree, all you need is to clean it up and pop a plane, common, normal, ordinary, average, everyday, regular freeze plug in that hole.
Al
If I were to take a photo of mine, it would look just like yours but would show a freeze plug in the round hole, not bolted on but inserted in the hole (with nothing in the bolt holes).
So, as I, John and Rob agree, all you need is to clean it up and pop a plane, common, normal, ordinary, average, everyday, regular freeze plug in that hole.
Al
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It is definitely where a freeze plug should be. This was probably a place where something was bolted on for a different application such as a truck. Remember the Hercules blocks had a lot of different uses.
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Owner of Maritime Classics
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Ph# 231-486-6148
Restoration Projects:
1936 25' Gar Wood Custom
1947 Ventnor Hydroplane
1957 17' Deluxe Runabout
1948 25' Chris Craft Sportsman Twin
1959 19' Sliver Arrow Hull #75
1929 26' Chris Craft Custom Runabout
1937 25' Chris Craft Custom Runabout
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Make sure its brass and not steel.
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Local boat shop.
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Does the freeze plug require any sealant at all, or just press-fit?
Dave Van Ness of Van Ness Engineering would be the guy to call he has these in stock I am sure. My concern would be why is it missing, has the boat ever been exposed to freezing temps, this may just be the tip of the iceberg. This is a cause and effect deal, we know the effect but what was the cause, frost plugs just do not fall out on there own. Make sure you know what happened.
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