Hello Forum, I have a 1980 Chris Craft Catalina 251 with original 305 engine and Paragon transmission; reverse rotation. I am aware that the engine has not been run for 3 years. If you know these installations, you know that there is approximately 1" between the pulleys and the bulkhead - know...
Apparently very typical, my older 1963 merc sterndrive needs low RPMs in idle (e.g. 550) to allow pressure off of sliding clutch so I can shift [more] easily. But low RPMs in idle does not create enough flow to cool engine after a hard run. In gear and running temp stays at approx 125 deg...
Just completed restoration of a 1963 Hydrodyne, and currently have the original MC1-4 (there were 4 MC1 versions in 63 alone). Don't have exact S/N as it was not at all visible, but know it is is the range 1534570 THRU 1684187. I would like to get some opinions on sterndrive replacement...
Complete Water Pump change out for 1969 1C. Removed gear assembly and pump top. Not only is the pump base stuck, it's aluminum, not plastic, I as would have expected. I certainly have not heard of any water pump bases being aluminum, and my only guess is that this is the original 45 year-old...
Replacing water pump in 1969 1C and after removing lower unit, noticed what looks like a 3/8 brass drain plug just below the top flange at the front of the housing. After pulling the lower housing, I see the plug leads to the cavity just in front of the lower shift shaft and bushing. Not sure...
