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Got any pictures to share? Not many post come up about Chris Crafts, but they are generally well-regarded. Of course being 18 years old, the current condition is what matters the most.
Welcome to iBoats . . .
I see that they have some legacy manuals online, and the 4060 manual mentions that they were updating it to the 'current' models. Perhaps they never did.
Maybe you can use one of the similar models boat's manual? (4060, 4260)
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Boat owner's/operator's manuals tended not to exist 'back in the day', and for the ones that did exist - it was mostly navigation stuff.
So, if you have not found anything by Searching the Internet, it may not exist. Boat engine manuals tend to be the best resource...
Let's see . . . We have
- What oil should I use? threads
- Electric Vehicle threads
- Gasoline Price threads
All wonderful entertainment . . . :unsure:
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I don't have much to add, but it looks like whatever experience you've had previously with boats was not enough.
Look to see if you can find a used outdrive on eBay or elsewhere and check the gear oil.
BTW - if the outdrive had been sitting empty for a period of time, it was probably toast...
Well almost . . . All the circulating pump does in either case is circulate the water (or coolant) through the engine block.
The seawater pump moves the water into the engine and an equal amount of water gets pushed out of the engine because of it . . . the sea water pump doing all of that...
It means that the engine has been running at low oil pressure (< 10 psi) for too long of a time. Maybe clear the code(s) and try to start the engine to see if you are getting oil pressure at the gauge.
Otherwise shut down . . .
Other things to check are the various relays and fuses for the injector system. Reference the wiring diagram for your engine by serial number to see the exact fuses & relays.
All those parts that you replaced . . . those were not the problem.
Do you have spark? Have you tested that you have spark while cranking? Is the spark while cranking consistent or erratic?
IIRC, the distributor is in a base timing mode while cranking and the ECU takes over at/above 300...
Not having read the entire thread, but . . .
- Did you ever do a cooling system pressure test once the engine was all back together? It can be a bit tricky blocking off the exhaust and input hose to do a test, but at this point might be worth it.
- Are intake manifolds and cylinder heads...
You could run the engine w/out the drive as stated to see if that makes a difference. Another thing I would check is the engine mounts. See if the lag bolts are loose.
Sure has the symptoms of a cracked engine block . . . As mentioned, pressure test on the cooling system before any wrench turning so you can know for sure.
Also, change the oil at this point and take a look at the old oil that comes out. In order to test for water in the oil, take a small...
