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  1. oldboat1

    leaking fuel connector

    Can anyone tell me how to replace the "O" rings in the old two-line pressure tank connectors? I have the rings, but can't figure out how to open the connector. It looks like I either have to pry out the brass retainer, or pull out the brass nipple -- either way, risking some serious damage...
  2. oldboat1

    gas tank replacement

    I have a 25' Chris Craft Catalina ('77 with a single inboard). The 55-60 gal tank is mounted in the stern, and is pretty much in the way of everything I would like to do to the boat this year (mainly, installing a swim platform). I'm thinking maybe I should look into replacing the stern tank...
  3. oldboat1

    gas tank replacement

    I have a 25' Chris Craft Catalina ('77 with a single inboard). The 55-60 gal tank is mounted in the stern, and is pretty much in the way of everything I would like to do to the boat this year (mainly, installing a swim platform). I'm thinking maybe I should look into replacing the stern tank...
  4. oldboat1

    starter shims

    I have a Chevy 305 inboard, and had periodic starter problems most of the spring and summer -- seemed like a bad bendix, as the starter wouldn't engage the ring gear. It turns out the Bendix was bad on the starter, or at least needed service as part of the starter rebuild, but the problem came...
  5. oldboat1

    adjusting timing (Chev 305 IB)

    I want to retard the timing slightly on my Chris Craft: 305 chevy, clockwise rotation. I don't remember which direction to turn the distributor to retard the timing. When I turn clockwise, the engine slows. When I turn counter-clockwise, the engine rpms increase. Can someone tell me what...
  6. oldboat1

    Wiring question (Rewiring?)

    I've got a '77 Chris Craft inboard (original single 305) with what seems to be quirky wiring. Last week, the whole electrical system shut down (engine, lights -- everything) while I was warming it up in the slip. I've had a heck of a time figuring out what was wrong -- kept getting a ground...
  7. oldboat1

    steering hook-up

    I'm curious about the cable-to-motor connection --probably because I haven't had the newer type connections. I've used the transom-mount clamp that holds the steering cable stationary, but the newest hook-up, I guess, is the tilt-tube type. <br /><br />I want to rig an auxiliary motor for...
  8. oldboat1

    1990 4hp Evinrude

    I want to change the impeller on my Evinrude 4hp Deluxe (1990), and I'm trying to remember if I have to remove the powerhead in order to do the job. I checked the service manual briefly, and saw no reference to it, but might have missed it. I'm recalling that I had to remove the powerhead to...
  9. oldboat1

    mouse nest in the lower unit

    Here is one I hadn't run into before. I have a 10hp Chrysler Sailor (mod 100HA, '76-'77) and I've been fretting over the fuel pump and carburetor. I rebuilt the pump, and then went back in to make sure the fuel pump reeds were not bent out of shape. I cleaned the carb three times (maybe twice...
  10. oldboat1

    Help with compression test

    I have a Chrysler 10hp Sailor ('76-'77 model 100HA). The manual says the compression should be 115, plus or minus 10. (refers to "Compression -- Average Lbs."). I'm getting 150 P.S.I. in each cylinder. I must be doing something wrong.<br /><br />I just bought the tester. It's the kind you...
  11. oldboat1

    10 hp Chrysler Sailor

    I recently bought a '76-'77 10hp Chrysler (long shaft Sailor model: 100HA) -- want to use it as an auxiliary/trolling motor on my old cruiser. I've got spark in each plug, had the starter rebuilt, replaced the fuel pump diaphram and gaskets, cleaned the carb but haven't rebuilt it. It starts...
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