Are you running points or Pertronix ?
You may have a bad coil that is overheating and breaking down.
There are known defected batches of coils manufactured overseas.
Mark
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- Wed Feb 09, 2022 5:51 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: KBL , at the end of its life?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6391
- Sat Feb 05, 2022 7:41 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Plywood inner planking
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2758
Re: Plywood inner planking
Hi Jim,
For reference my 1953 Rocket had original bottom plywood (along with canvas and planks).
Pattern is shown in the photo.
I would think the sportsman would be the same as the Rocket as the hulls are the same - the Rocket is decked over.
Mark
For reference my 1953 Rocket had original bottom plywood (along with canvas and planks).
Pattern is shown in the photo.
I would think the sportsman would be the same as the Rocket as the hulls are the same - the Rocket is decked over.
Mark
- Mon Jan 24, 2022 7:22 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: 1956 17' Sportsman Steering and Choke rigging
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3368
Re: 1956 17' Sportsman Steering and Choke rigging
The attached photo is from my 1953 Rocket which is a similar hull to the 1956 Sportsman. In the foreground there are two pipes coming from the aft of the boat. The one on the left goes to the chrome shift lever and the one on the right goes to the pitman arm of the Gemmer steering box. The thinner h...
- Fri Jan 21, 2022 6:22 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Changes in Oil Pressure
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1856
Re: Changes in Oil Pressure
Try adding more oil - a little at a time until it holds full pressure and stops dropping. You are probably right on the edge of the correct level.
- Tue Nov 02, 2021 6:59 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: 1956 17' Sportsman 5200 Bottom
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6301
Re: 1956 17' Sportsman 5200 Bottom
I used Charles E Pike and Sons sawmill in Hampton CT (white oak is the state tree of CT).
They have experience with marine wood cutting.
That was 10 years ago so no guarantee they are still around.
Mark
They have experience with marine wood cutting.
That was 10 years ago so no guarantee they are still around.
Mark
- Mon Nov 01, 2021 7:31 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: 1956 17' Sportsman 5200 Bottom
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6301
Re: 1956 17' Sportsman 5200 Bottom
Yeah the joy of restoration. The keel, chines and lower transom frames were similar on my runabout. The problem with the chines is there are so many screw holes that it weakens the wood. See if your source for white oak can source long enough single pieces. Maybe a local sawmill ? That worked for me...
- Mon Nov 01, 2021 6:16 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: 1956 17' Sportsman 5200 Bottom
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6301
Re: 1956 17' Sportsman 5200 Bottom
Your calculations are accurate for both the plywood thickness and bottom planks. I actually used 5/32 marine plywood and 3/8 inch thick planks. 4MM is very close to 5/32. You could do a practice "sandwich" that will mirror your actual bottom from scraps and 5200 and test the thickness against your k...
- Tue Oct 05, 2021 7:39 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Ammeter Wiring
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4589
Re: Ammeter Wiring
One is IN and the other is OUT. Not sure but you could try the one on the right as IN and left as OUT. The wire from your generator or alternator goes to IN and your loads (lights, bilge pump, blower, etc.) wire to OUT. If you wire it backwards nothing bad will happen it just will display positive w...
- Thu Sep 16, 2021 11:26 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 1956 Sportsman 17 K Engine Prop shaft length
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3644
Re: 1956 Sportsman 17 K Engine Prop shaft length
Those motor mounts should give someone a clue as to what motor was in there. Unfortunately I only know K. Check your prop. Shaft. It should be 1 inch diameter also. You have a sportsman so only so much wiggle room under the motor cover. Also, your aft limit is the prop. hitting the rudder. If your r...
- Mon Sep 13, 2021 6:56 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: 1956 CC Sportsman Rudder Removal
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4635
Re: 1956 CC Sportsman Rudder Removal
The vertical square that you see inside the clamp is actually the top of the rudder post. It is not threaded into anything. Loosen the horizontal bolt and nut that is squeezing the clamp and then also loosen the large stuffing box nuts. Inside the stuffing box there is packing which may be stuck to ...
- Sat Sep 04, 2021 4:40 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: 12volt generator voltage regulator
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3777
Re: 12volt generator voltage regulator
Are you referring to a voltage regulator or cutout relay ?
Mark
Mark
- Tue Aug 31, 2021 5:47 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: KL Carb Filter Cleaning
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3056
Re: KL Carb Filter Cleaning
Are you referring to the rectangular flame arrestor that mounts to the carb air intake ?
Mark
Mark
- Wed Aug 18, 2021 6:51 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Can’t figure it out!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4706
Re: Can’t figure it out!
Well mine is solved. I added a half quart of oil and went out and the gauge started swinging between 25 and 35 lbs which was an improvement. After that I added another quarter quart and it went right to 40 lbs and stayed there solid. My theory is the oil pump running full pressure at startup but whe...
- Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:59 am
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: 63 Sea Skiff Sportsman dead electrical system
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6139
Re: 63 Sea Skiff Sportsman dead electrical system
Anything that is conductive and has resistance - including wire - that is connected to your battery will draw some small amount of current. That is the reason for the cutoff switch (amongst others). Your battery needs to be maintained even if out of the boat. Keep it out of moist areas (like a concr...
- Mon Aug 02, 2021 6:15 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: 63 Sea Skiff Sportsman dead electrical system
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6139
Re: 63 Sea Skiff Sportsman dead electrical system
Absolutely. Any one of your accessories (loads) could draw a trickle charge. Very cold weather is not good either. I have installed a marine cutoff switch in line between my battery and loads to avoid this and as a safety measure (no accidental overheating etc. of any loads). You could do this or re...
- Thu Jul 29, 2021 6:16 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: 63 Sea Skiff Sportsman dead electrical system
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6139
Re: 63 Sea Skiff Sportsman dead electrical system
0.6 milliohms is basically a short so the shunt is not open and not your issue. You could have a bad ignition switch or a dead cell in your battery. To test the switch you will have to connect the battery and measure the DC voltage before and after the switch (switch in ON position). You could also ...
- Thu Jul 29, 2021 11:05 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: CC Prop #658 (12x13x1 RH)?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2325
Re: CC Prop #658 (12x13x1 RH)?
Try Jim Staib. Finewoodboats.com.
Be caerful with ACME. I bought one and the larger blades hit my rudder.
If you do buy one try and get a stock part that is returnable.
Mark
Be caerful with ACME. I bought one and the larger blades hit my rudder.
If you do buy one try and get a stock part that is returnable.
Mark
- Wed Jul 28, 2021 9:29 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Can’t figure it out!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4706
Re: Can’t figure it out!
I am not going to hijack this post but I have the same exact issue. So far I have tested my gauge (good), blew the copper line out, and dialed the oil pump up to 40 lbs via the access plate. My next move end of season is to pull the engine and replace the oil pump as it is the only engine part that ...
- Wed May 12, 2021 6:37 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: KL thermostat
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2122
Re: KL thermostat
Yes they make a thermostat for the KL. I bought a used one, installed it and ran with it out of the boat and when I installed the engine it hit the rear seat back and prevented me from lining up the engine so I removed it and returned it. It worked fine when I used it. Just make sure you know that i...
- Sat Dec 05, 2020 4:17 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Navigation / Anchor Switch Wiring
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6342
Re: Navigation / Anchor Switch Wiring
Well yes if you turned both the Navigation and Anchor switches on you would double feed the Anchor light but who would do that in an either or scenario ?
Also in your diagram you wrote "Up is off for both switches" but that is not how you drew the Anchor switch. Up is on in your diagram.
Mark
Also in your diagram you wrote "Up is off for both switches" but that is not how you drew the Anchor switch. Up is on in your diagram.
Mark
- Fri Dec 04, 2020 5:53 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Navigation / Anchor Switch Wiring
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6342
Re: Navigation / Anchor Switch Wiring
I have not done this but if I understand this your bow and stern lights are both on for navigation and only the stern light for anchor. If this is correct then run the switched side of the navigation switch to both fore and aft lights. Then wire the switched side of the anchor switch to just the aft...
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 6:37 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Chrysler Crown M7 engine manual
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5107
Re: Chrysler Crown M7 engine manual
Very nice !
Is there "K" version of this ?
Is there "K" version of this ?
- Mon Nov 09, 2020 11:24 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Swim/boarding ladder
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7971
Re: Swim/boarding ladder
If you buy a used one then you need to make sure that the standoffs will hit your spray rail. If not then you may have to re-drill and re-locate. If you cannot find the mahogany colored 3 step version there is a white 4 step which is similar. https://www.greatlakesskipper.com/garelick-boat-gunwale-h...
- Thu Oct 15, 2020 5:54 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Side plank seam repair
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8676
Re: Side plank seam repair
I used Klean Strip. It is a gel and stays in place pretty well. It may take multiple applications to get down to bare wood. You can apply it with a cheap chip brush. Only stroke in one direction. IF you go in both directions you can speed up the evaporation process and reduce the effectiveness. A na...
- Thu Oct 15, 2020 8:52 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Side plank seam repair
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8676
Re: Side plank seam repair
The by the book repair would be to strip and remove all of the topside planks, inspect all frames and if good plug all the screw holes with dowels. Then CPES back side of planks and exposed frame surfaces. After that re-install the planks tight with all new fasteners. You will end up with a gap unde...
- Fri Oct 09, 2020 12:23 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Generator charging 15 volts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5682
Re: Generator charging 15 volts
Okay so the exact voltage depends on your battery type (e.g. lead acid, AGM, etc.). You can google your type and recommended charging voltage but I did not see anything over 14.4V DC as a recommendation. The good news is that you can adjust the generator voltage yourself. It is not that difficult an...
- Tue Oct 06, 2020 7:00 am
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Generator charging 15 volts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5682
Re: Generator charging 15 volts
What is your engine ?
- Sun Oct 04, 2020 6:41 pm
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: 1948 16ft Runabout what is it
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5950
Re: 1948 16ft Runabout what is it
No matter how you plug it you should turn the through hull around in case your plug fails.
Maybe plumbers putty ?
I did mine the hard way - new bottom.
Mark
Maybe plumbers putty ?
I did mine the hard way - new bottom.
Mark
- Tue Sep 29, 2020 6:28 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Instrument Lights 1941 18' Deluxe Utility
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14702
Re: Instrument Lights 1941 18' Deluxe Utility
Well there is no parts list for these boats so first off I have no idea what the original light socket part number would be. That aside Jim Staib seems to know more about these boat parts than anyone else so I decided to go by the "trust and don't verify" method and just called Jim and said "I need ...
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 2:47 pm
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Instrument Lights 1941 18' Deluxe Utility
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14702
Re: Instrument Lights 1941 18' Deluxe Utility
You should be able to get light sockets from Jim Staib (finewoodboats.com). He may have the holding brackets too. I see you already have a fuse block to get power from. Your lights should be fused too. I am sure your fuse block works but I prefer the marine rated ones with plastic covers. Safer opti...