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by drrot
Sat Feb 11, 2023 3:18 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: KLC piston height
Replies: 7
Views: 2212

Re: KLC piston height

Anythings possible. Until you pull them and check the numbers on the side and measure them you won't know.
by drrot
Sat Feb 11, 2023 10:05 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: KLC piston height
Replies: 7
Views: 2212

Re: KLC piston height

Without removing the pistons and measuring them it is hard to say. But 1/16" is the compression height difference between a K series piston and a KL series piston.
by drrot
Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:41 am
Forum: Fiberglass - Hardware & Rigging
Topic: Restoration '73 XK 19
Replies: 1
Views: 5269

Re: Restoration '73 XK 19

Post good photos of what you need. Find a boat like yours and blow up the parts you need.
by drrot
Sat Dec 31, 2022 11:20 am
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Brass or stainless - ceiling boards?
Replies: 1
Views: 1527

Re: Brass or stainless - ceiling boards?

Should be some sort of bronze. Oval Reed & Prince
by drrot
Tue Dec 06, 2022 4:48 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Water Pump Rebuilding
Replies: 7
Views: 2178

Re: Water Pump Rebuilding

Numbers
water pump numbers.jpg
by drrot
Tue Dec 06, 2022 4:44 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Water Pump Rebuilding
Replies: 7
Views: 2178

Re: Water Pump Rebuilding

That's not a Chevrolet pump. If it were the part number would be on the surface where the gasket is when removed.
by drrot
Tue Dec 06, 2022 4:41 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Drilling Camshaft??
Replies: 2
Views: 1603

Re: Drilling Camshaft??

Pressurized oil is supposed to go in a manual gear. Blow in the end of the crank to see if it was drilled.
by drrot
Mon Nov 14, 2022 9:46 am
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Trailering Boat on Highway
Replies: 3
Views: 1741

Re: Trailering Boat on Highway

I prefer covered. Stops stuff from flying out. Have eyelets in the skirt every couple feet to secure the cover to the trailer.
by drrot
Sun Sep 25, 2022 7:38 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: 1963 Sea Skiff 24 weight?
Replies: 2
Views: 1954

Re: 1963 Sea Skiff 24 weight?

Weight 3397-4397 Beam 9ft 1in.
by drrot
Tue Sep 06, 2022 7:50 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: V8 Water Pump
Replies: 24
Views: 20686

Re: V8 Water Pump

You need to remove the four 7/16" wrench size bolts. The part number is hidden there.
by drrot
Tue Sep 06, 2022 8:15 am
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: 1954 Sportsman 8v battery -6 volt system
Replies: 4
Views: 2811

Re: 1954 Sportsman 8v battery -6 volt system

Has the charging system been re-worked to charge the 8V?
by drrot
Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:07 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: 1955 Chris Craft 21’ Capri with Hemi
Replies: 1
Views: 1104

Re: 1955 Chris Craft 21’ Capri with Hemi

I read the Maintenance manual cover to cover and all I found was:
Torque 298lbs @ 2800 RPMs
Horsepower 200 @ 3800 RPMs
Horsepower usually peaks then drops off before the engine Maxs out.
by drrot
Fri Jul 29, 2022 1:00 pm
Forum: Ask Hagerty
Topic: 1950 hercules water pump
Replies: 1
Views: 1885

Re: 1950 hercules water pump

Thermostat was optional. They are in the accessory catalog. Makes it run much better.
by drrot
Sat Jul 23, 2022 4:50 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: High Oil Pressure in KFL
Replies: 5
Views: 2199

Re: High Oil Pressure in KFL

Fine Wood Boats has the gaskets. Here is the end of the oil pump that you will find when you remove that plate. Call 815 344-9663 M -Th to order.
oilpump.jpg
by drrot
Wed Jul 13, 2022 11:39 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Stern Light for 61 Capri
Replies: 2
Views: 2719

Re: Stern Light for 61 Capri

Peter,
The parts are hardware store items. Tubing and delrin. Gravity holds the pole in. That's why they are often missing.
by drrot
Sat Jul 09, 2022 8:28 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: K carburetor float level
Replies: 5
Views: 3286

Re: K carburetor float level

B175 12 is the flame arrestor part number. See http://www.finewoodboats.com/Zenith%20Float%20Chart.jpg for a chart.
by drrot
Thu Jul 07, 2022 9:00 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: KFL won't start after it sits for 20 mins
Replies: 8
Views: 3403

Re: KFL won't start after it sits for 20 mins

A KFL should have a timing marker at about 1 O'clock between the two bolts that hold the front flange to the block. Matches to a dimple on the flywheel.
by drrot
Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:22 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: No (low) power in cylinders 4,5, & 6
Replies: 2
Views: 1344

Re: No (low) power in cylinders 4,5, & 6

Switch the carbs and see what happens.
by drrot
Wed Jun 22, 2022 1:28 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Name Plate Restoration
Replies: 2
Views: 1440

Re: Name Plate Restoration

Probably easier to buy new ones from http://www.finewoodboats.com/Tags.htm
by drrot
Fri Jun 17, 2022 8:43 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Frost/Freeze Plugs
Replies: 5
Views: 1738

Re: Frost/Freeze Plugs

If it is a disc style I would replace it. Yes clean whatever you can.
by drrot
Thu Jun 16, 2022 2:18 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Frost/Freeze Plugs
Replies: 5
Views: 1738

Re: Frost/Freeze Plugs

There are two types. One has sides and is referred to as "cup style" I use a socket to install. The other is like a large contact lens. "Disc style" I'd replace that style and install with a large punch.
by drrot
Tue Jun 07, 2022 6:55 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Oil Filter
Replies: 2
Views: 1448

Re: Oil Filter

If it were me I'd install a spin-on filter kit. Make life easier trying to change the filter later on.
by drrot
Mon Jun 06, 2022 7:06 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Vapor Lock Issues
Replies: 3
Views: 1563

Re: Vapor Lock Issues

Ditto
Captain Nemo wrote:
Mon Jun 06, 2022 6:16 pm
Did you rule out the coil? They can fail when hot and start back up when cooled back down.
by drrot
Fri Apr 22, 2022 8:47 am
Forum: Ask Hagerty
Topic: Hagerty discontinues classic boat insurance
Replies: 3
Views: 3774

Re: Hagerty discontinues classic boat insurance

I sure miss Carla.
by drrot
Fri Apr 22, 2022 8:44 am
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Stern Boarding Ladder ?
Replies: 1
Views: 2377

Re: Stern Boarding Ladder ?

My U-22 has a transom ladder. It was custom made. Most runabout ladders are. Here is the factory Chris-Craft boarding ladder.
CC ladder2.JPG
by drrot
Fri Mar 04, 2022 1:56 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: K Engine Head Corner Stud Mod
Replies: 1
Views: 1691

Re: K Engine Head Corner Stud Mod

Put bolts in the square corners. That's the way it came from the factory.
by drrot
Thu Jan 27, 2022 2:21 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: What is this
Replies: 3
Views: 3001

Re: What is this

It's a self bailer. Make sure it is clean and not cracked
by drrot
Sun Jan 16, 2022 11:59 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: 6 or 12 volt battery
Replies: 2
Views: 1707

Re: 6 or 12 volt battery

Depends on the year. Look on the coil or voltage regulator. Up to 1956 or so was 6 volt. Switched to 12 volt in 1957.
by drrot
Sat Jan 15, 2022 10:41 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Hot K exhaust elbow
Replies: 2
Views: 1635

Re: Hot K exhaust elbow

What Captain Nemo says is correct. You don't want water in that area as it may get in to the internal part of the engine.