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by drrot
Sat Dec 18, 2021 10:31 am
Forum: The Mariners' Museum
Topic: History of 1930 model 103
Replies: 1
Views: 7304

Re: History of 1930 model 103

Try the Mariners Museum in VA
by drrot
Fri Dec 03, 2021 9:05 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: The perfect Cruiser for a Car Nut
Replies: 4
Views: 4385

Re: The perfect Cruiser for a Car Nut

You failed to mention the length. From what I could find only the 36' Offered the 427 power. They made 14 in 1969. I'd look for old literature on EBAY or get a hull card package from the Mariners Museum.
by drrot
Sat Oct 30, 2021 10:56 am
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Notifications
Replies: 2
Views: 3643

Re: Notifications

You have to look every day but I use this link.
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by drrot
Fri Oct 29, 2021 8:35 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Fish Box with pump 1938-1939
Replies: 2
Views: 3471

Re: Fish Box with pump 1938-1939

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Fish box is usually under the rear seat.
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Aft steering is spliced in to the steering rod. Lift the floor in front of the rear seat and it will probably still be there.
by drrot
Wed Oct 06, 2021 7:39 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: 1941 VENTS
Replies: 2
Views: 3659

Re: 1941 VENTS

Jake,
I have many used vents through here. Some were red inside. More were natural. No pattern that I could see.
by drrot
Thu Sep 16, 2021 7:38 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Repowering 1956 MCL, best alternate?
Replies: 4
Views: 3028

Re: Repowering 1956 MCL, best alternate?

If it were mine I'd do all I could to keep the original engine. If that were not possible my best choice would be a 454. Second would be a 350.
by drrot
Sat Sep 04, 2021 12:11 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: 12volt generator voltage regulator
Replies: 3
Views: 3718

Re: 12volt generator voltage regulator

Find an old fashioned Starter/Generator shop. Take your generator in and have them match it up to a regulator.
by drrot
Sat Aug 07, 2021 8:32 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Distributer Parts
Replies: 6
Views: 2734

Re: Distributer Parts

NO. My books go back maybe 40 years. All horizontal caps seem to be the same. There are several straight up caps. No numbers like yours. Usually they are stamped in to a tag not cast in to the body.
by drrot
Thu Aug 05, 2021 9:49 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Distributer Parts
Replies: 6
Views: 2734

Re: Distributer Parts

Do the plug terminals go up or sideways?
by drrot
Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:53 am
Forum: On the Hard
Topic: Trailer for 1951 18' Riviera boat
Replies: 1
Views: 3690

Re: Trailer for 1951 18' Riviera boat

Look for a Escort trailer. They are wishbone style. Get a galvanized one. They were sold new with Bayliner boats so there should be plenty that outlived the boats that were on them.
by drrot
Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:14 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Hercules KFL engine noise, help appreciated
Replies: 21
Views: 8322

Re: Hercules KFL engine noise, help appreciated

NO. Front motor mount to block. They align the two and stop the flywheel from hitting the front motor mount.
by drrot
Sun Aug 01, 2021 8:53 am
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Pre War Windshield Chrome
Replies: 4
Views: 4569

Re: Pre War Windshield Chrome

Unscrew all the visible screws. Then push the rubber seal back and there should be screws hiding behind it.
by drrot
Fri Jul 30, 2021 8:28 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Hercules KFL engine noise, help appreciated
Replies: 21
Views: 8322

Re: Hercules KFL engine noise, help appreciated

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Make sure these get in the right place. They will cause funky noises if not installed properly.
by drrot
Wed Jul 21, 2021 8:36 am
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: 6v three brush gnerator
Replies: 1
Views: 3329

Re: 6v three brush gnerator

Regulator or cut out? I stock several types of cut outs including solid state.
by drrot
Sun Jul 11, 2021 7:49 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: 1958 Sea Skiff hull number
Replies: 7
Views: 5660

Re: 1958 Sea Skiff hull number

Just a side note. I own a Sea-Skiff. It was sold to me as a 1959 26' boat. The Mariners Museum was closed at the time. I sent the title in and had it changed to my name in Illinois where I lived at the time. When the Museum opened I ordered the hull card package and it came back as a 1957 25'7" boat...
by drrot
Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:44 pm
Forum: Cavalier Division Enthusiast Group
Topic: 1959 Chris Craft
Replies: 3
Views: 5277

Re: 1959 Chris Craft

Al is closed. Today is his 96th birthday. He's thinking about retiring.
by drrot
Tue Jun 01, 2021 9:01 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Possible KBL Stuck Valve
Replies: 3
Views: 2516

Re: Possible KBL Stuck Valve

Pull the spark plugs. you can see the valves down the hole. Rotate the engine and look. If one is stuck spray it with PB Blaster slowly so it goes down the stem. Then try to tap the valve head lightly. If that don't work try it for a few days before pulling the head.
by drrot
Mon May 24, 2021 8:06 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: camshaft replacement 283 flywheel forward
Replies: 2
Views: 2254

Re: camshaft replacement 283 flywheel forward

Housing has to come off. The end play adjuster is in the way.
by drrot
Thu May 13, 2021 7:13 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Rule bilge pump wiring
Replies: 4
Views: 5136

Re: Rule bilge pump wiring

Was the pump in enough water to make it go on?
by drrot
Thu Apr 29, 2021 8:47 am
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Hull color change...should I?
Replies: 1
Views: 3776

Re: Hull color change...should I?

I don't think changing the color is bad but black attract heat and shows imperfections and dirt.
by drrot
Sat Apr 10, 2021 8:39 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: What to put between planks?
Replies: 4
Views: 5380

Re: What to put between planks?

I agree with John. Unfortunately it is really hard to find. I think they quit making it and what is on shelves is all that is out there.
by drrot
Wed Apr 07, 2021 11:02 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Step by Step Instructions Refinishing Lapstrake Sea Skiff Hull
Replies: 3
Views: 4615

Re: Step by Step Instructions Refinishing Lapstrake Sea Skiff Hull

Try using paint stripper in a test area. I would scrape it then use steel wool. Look at the paper outer surface and avoid breaking through the paper.
by drrot
Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:40 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Step by Step Instructions Refinishing Lapstrake Sea Skiff Hull
Replies: 3
Views: 4615

Re: Step by Step Instructions Refinishing Lapstrake Sea Skiff Hull

There are two volumes. Do you have both? I don't know of a better source. They are mostly carvel planked info vs lap strake tho. Be careful not to sand thru the outside layer of the plywood. It is paper like.
by drrot
Thu Feb 25, 2021 4:14 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: KL convert to downdraft carb
Replies: 5
Views: 3572

Re: KL convert to downdraft carb

Someone has tried something similar. This dual 2bbl for an M series came in some stuff I bought.
Have you sent your carb out and had it professionally done?
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by drrot
Mon Feb 15, 2021 10:16 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Windshield rubber
Replies: 6
Views: 5761

Re: Windshield rubber

Glad Al was able to help. Hardly ever gets to 95 here. Today was
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But it's supposed to get North of zero soon.
by drrot
Sat Feb 13, 2021 11:28 am
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Windshield rubber
Replies: 6
Views: 5761

Re: Windshield rubber

John,
It was cold earlier in the week.
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It's getting warmer now.
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Early next week it is supposed to break ZERO. I'll be at the beach.
by drrot
Sat Feb 13, 2021 9:11 am
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Windshield rubber
Replies: 6
Views: 5761

Re: Windshield rubber

Try Al at California Classic Boats
by drrot
Wed Feb 03, 2021 8:13 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: 1930 26' model 111 CC "Contessa"
Replies: 3
Views: 3148

Re: 1930 26' model 111 CC "Contessa"

Yes. I have an A-120 and a pair of 1929 Scripps 202s. One from Hull #898. See them at http://www.finewoodboats.com/ML%20engines.htm
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by drrot
Sun Jan 31, 2021 4:21 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Ivalite Adjustment or fix
Replies: 6
Views: 5454

Re: Ivalite Adjustment or fix

If you look close there are threads in there
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