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- Mon Oct 10, 2016 12:10 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Winterizing K motor with Holley thermostat.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2788
Re: Winterizing K motor with Holley thermostat.
Many thanks for the Replies...
- Sun Sep 04, 2016 10:56 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Winterizing K motor with Holley thermostat.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2788
Winterizing K motor with Holley thermostat.
Have a K motor with a Holley thermostat that I need to winterize using the RV antifreeze method. Have done it many times on non thermostated engines...but never one with a thermostat. Any thoughts? Just want to be sure that I am getting antifreeze in the block and everywhere it needs to be. Many Tha...
- Tue Jul 19, 2016 12:11 pm
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Shortening an Iva-Lite cable can it be done?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3416
Re: Shortening an Iva-Lite cable can it be done?
Thanks for the reply. Had mine shortened by Ivalite owner Dick Sligh. Fortunately I live in Grand Rapids MI and Dick is located in Holland MI 30 miles away. Talked to him on the phone and he started to explain to me how to do it...after hearing many caveats, I asked Dick if he would like to do it......
- Sun Jun 19, 2016 11:35 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Shortening an Iva-Lite cable can it be done?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3416
Shortening an Iva-Lite cable can it be done?
Need to shorten an Ivalite cable...does anybody have any experience doing this.
- Wed Jul 03, 2013 11:52 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Bimini Top 1957 26' CC Sports Express
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2383
Re: Bimini Top 1957 26' CC Sports Express
I am currently having the convertible top on a 1956 Chris Craft 25' Express Cruiser. I am using the original bows and hardware. I had the bows and hardware rechromed. The company I choose is called "The Nautical Needle" out of Holland MI. They are also doing side curtains and a back drop. I've attac...
- Sat Mar 30, 2013 9:04 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Distributor Rebuild
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5197
...the website is www.vintageperformance.com
- Sat Mar 30, 2013 7:58 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Distributor Rebuild
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5197
I'm using standard cap and rotor on a IAY 4009 distributor. Don't know why the bigger cap and rotor in the video. With the standard cap the only way that a boat show judge would know there was electronic ignition is the extra wire coming out of the distributor. I got mine from a website I believe wa...
- Sat Mar 30, 2013 7:14 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: Distributor Rebuild
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5197
I've had Pertronix in my ML for many years and also have them in a K engine. As Jim Staib said "hasn't missed a beat" Originality is one thing, reliability is another. With Pertronix you don't have moisture affecting the points. They do not degrade over time. I keep the original style points and dis...
- Wed Mar 27, 2013 8:00 am
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: 1940 Utility Throttle crawls to higher speed when underway
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2680
You need that friction brake that was pictured in Don's article. The throttle lever needs to move very little to increase rpms. I had the same problem. it would just creep while underway and the throttle lever would move going down the road on the trailer. Tightened the friction brake and problem so...
- Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:58 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: keel not centered
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8761
Rudder offset
The rudders were offset so that the shaft could be removed. Some boats had a square hole in the rudder to remove the shaft.
- Sun Jan 20, 2013 10:21 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Canvas Deck Restoration
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12777
Deck covering
That plastic may be original, and could be Nautolex. However maybe someone has redone the deck previous to your ownership. I would look for other 57 Sport Express models and see what they have used or what was originally used. If you were to use canvas use the "Titebond" method. If you were to use N...
- Mon Dec 24, 2012 2:16 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Canvas Deck Restoration
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12777
Canvas fore deck and cabin top
Used the afore mentioned "Wooden Boat Magazine" method. I used Titebond III instead of II......II is water resistant and III is waterproof. Used #12 cotton duck, purchased from J C Goss Company in Detroit. Got it in 96" width, so there are no seams. The fore deck was a snap, start from a centerline ...
- Fri Jun 15, 2012 8:01 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Registration Stickers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4018
I am in Michigan and the MC numbers are gold leafed on the boat. I put the registration stickers on thin plastic and cut to the size of the sticker. I keep them in the glove box. When I run the boat on the lake, I wedge the stickers on the inside corners of the windshield, wedge into the rubber gask...
- Thu Jun 14, 2012 8:47 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Rudder shaft sealing principle on a Cavalier 33
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5273
Okay, I'll take a stab at this since I just did this on a 25' CC. I believe it is a standard CC rudder stuffing box. Use the packing cord, alternate the joints of each piece opposite each other. What size and how many rings, you'll have to determine. I don't know what the goop is in the picture, it ...
- Mon May 14, 2012 11:58 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Ivalite ......useful or just bling?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3317
Ivalite ......useful or just bling?
I am restoring a 25' CC Express cruiser. It came with an Ivalite with cable control. The light was mounted on the cabin top/starboard side edge/mid cabin. This is the helm side also. The cable went thru the roof and ran along the starboard side right above the window to the bulkhead, where it came t...
- Mon Apr 02, 2012 1:44 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Cruiser windows
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2455
Cruiser windows
What are folks using to bed windows on cruisers. These are wooden framed and the glass is held in with wood quarter round molding. Not using 5200 in case I ever have to replace a glass. Been told to use Boatlife. It appears that the original windows where bed in a white glazing compound and believe ...
- Thu Mar 15, 2012 8:20 am
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Clum Switch
- Replies: 19
- Views: 12812
Clum switch "Dim"
I believe the "Dim" was from when it was used in an automobile, that's how you would dim your lights. When it is used in a boat "Dim" is for stern pole or "Anchor" light only. The other is for full navigation lights bow and stern including the dash panel. I have the identical clum switch on a 1936 C...
- Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:58 am
- Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
- Topic: Hull side logos - sources sought
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4195
Prewar U Hullside logo
Gene, I believe they were hand painted in either gold or silver leaf, your preference. As for the template you might try Russ Arrands at the Cadillac Boat Shop. He has restored a couple prewar 22' utilities, one that is his personal boat. I'm sure he could point you in the right direction.
Tom Frye
Tom Frye
- Mon Sep 19, 2011 3:30 pm
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: Birch in Chris-Crafts?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2679
Stop waters
I believe they were called "stop waters" and they were dowels, usually made of a soft wood, possibly basswood that swells and seals the keel, stem and grip joints. I've seen them used in the window framing of cruisers as well. As for being birch and honoring the canoe heritage in Michigan........ do...
- Tue Sep 06, 2011 9:58 am
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: Palmetto #7055 and Celadon #7052
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3787
Thanks guys for the response. That was what I thought the color was. Not going with that. On the hull card it states "Aft Cockpit or F.B.(fly bridge?)NO of 3 #7055 Celedon. Also Cabin Fwd NO (number of)2 Celedon #7052? As you can see from the photo of the hull card the "Received" stamp is obscuring ...
- Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:46 am
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: Insuring boat through Homeowners Policy
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1995
Insuring boat through Homeowners Policy
I'm currently contemplating switching insurance companies,(auto and home) so that I can get a lower rate on my 1936 Chris Craft 19'. It's presently insured with Boat Us, agreed value, $400 dollar deductible, all the "marine" bells and whistles like fuel and spill liability, salvage etc. The agent is...
- Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:17 am
- Forum: Research Related
- Topic: 1936 31' Enclosed Bridge Cruiser - Boat Equipment Record
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2617
Holland Plant 1939-1989
Your boat was built in Algonac in 1936, but this was not the only plant pre-1941. The Holland plant was opened in 1939 and closed in 1989.
- Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:09 pm
- Forum: Odds & Ends
- Topic: restoration shops in the PA area(oh, ny, nj, md)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6382
All of the restoration shops mentioned in this thread have fine examples of the work that they have done. I would be most concerned with the experience, methods, and materials used. There really is no place for epoxy when using plank on frame construction, which your boat has. I think if you pushed ...
- Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:13 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: Ivalite placement
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1648
Ivalite placement
Presently restoring a 1956 25" Express Cruiser. It came with an Ivalite that was mounted on the starboard side, mid cabin. Was there a "method" to the placement or was it merely to keep the control cable to the side and out of the way. I would like to mount it in the center of the cabin in front of ...
- Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:01 am
- Forum: Cockpit and Cabin Interiors
- Topic: Palmetto #7055 and Celadon #7052
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3787
Palmetto #7055 and Celadon #7052
Anybody out there have an example of these two upholstery colors? Cockpit: Palmetto #7055. Cabin: #7052. These are for a 1956 25' Express Cruiser. They are both listed on the hull card as "Celadon" which I believe was a trade name somewhat like "Naugahyde". Really don't plan on using these colors, b...
- Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:09 am
- Forum: Hardware & Rigging
- Topic: where do these parts go
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4751
Parts
I'll take a stab at 1 and 2. 1 could possibly be line guards that would mount in front of the forward chocks on the bow deck cap. #2 I believe are the corner seat supports for the helm and companion seats. Beautiful boat by the way.
Tom
Tom
- Thu Feb 17, 2011 12:12 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Refastening
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7412
Miwaukee 6580-20 Screwgun
The tool that I found most helpful in removing and refastening screws is a Milwaukee Screwgun 6580-20. 0-1200rpms with an adjustable clutch. This is a corded screw gun. The clutch is adjustable from 0-140 ftlbs. This enables you to gently move the screw with out ringing the head off. As you remove o...
- Tue Feb 15, 2011 8:09 pm
- Forum: Engines & Powertrain
- Topic: cutless bearing replacement?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4427
Cutlass Bearing
If you can remove your strut it is so much easier. Simply press it out with an arbor press. Once you get it out, there should be a name stamped on the side. For instance on my strut bearing it was called "Kidnap", the boat is a 1956 25' Express. They gave them funny names I don't know why. 1 1/4" sh...
- Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:50 pm
- Forum: On the Hard
- Topic: Trailer Question for a 1954 Super Express 28 '
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9400
- Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:37 pm
- Forum: On the Hard
- Topic: Trailer Question for a 1954 Super Express 28 '
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9400
Angled guide posts
Joezel, the best method I have seen using "guide" posts is presented in Don Danenberg's second book Vol II page 168. The trailer has removable guides that come off the trailer at roughly a 45 degree angle,and there padded to protect the boat. They hit the boat at the chine on both sides of the boat....