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    1972 chrysler LM318 cooling

    should there be a little {faint} amount of steam coming out the exhaust, I just replaced the raw water impellers & have plenty of water flow. and I pressure tested the closed anti freeze side & no leaks. but that steam bothers me. it all ways was since I bought the boat did this but I am...
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    gel coat

    hello I just bought a 32 foot Luhrs and the gel coat is getting that white powder on your cloths what is the best method of restoreing the gel coat back to that smooth finish like when its new. Thanks Bob
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    engine rotation

    do Chrysler CM655 diesels come in both counter rotating, and standard. I am looking for a pair, to switch from gas to diesel, but haven't seen any listed as counter rotating & standard. Thanks Bob
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    gallons per hour on chrysler 318's

    hello i have a "1972" 32 foot 320 luhrs with twin chrysler 318's, and was wondering if anyone had even a close idea on how many gallons per hour she burns at 1,000 rpm, 2,000 rpm, and 3,000 rpm. Thanks Bob
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    stuffing boxs threads

    hi my question what should i put on the threads if anything after repacking to make life ezer mext time i need to repack again Thanks Bob
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    Luhrs drive shafts removal

    another question is if i remove the 2 set screw bolts in the flange on the drive shaft to the transmission will the drive shaft pull out to the back of the boat so that i can change the rubber hose that connects the stuffin boxs Thanks Bob
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    changing rudder & driveshaft packing

    Hello I have a 32foot luhrs i just bought its still on land but i need to change the packings before putting her back in the water any advice on changing them would be a great help the rudders seem to be ez to see but the driveshafts are in the back & ubder the transmissions looks tuff to get...
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    chrysler 318's sticky rings

    hello i just bought a 32 ft luhrs with twin 318 chrysler inboards after doing a compression test i found 15 cylinders @ 135 to 150 psi and just 1 cylinder @ 120 psi the repair manual says 120 to 150 is right, my question in preventive maintance what could i add to the oil change to loosen up...
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    inboard engine cover soft spots

    Hello I have a 1972 320 luhrs sport fisher and the engine carparment doors need to be repaired or replaced any ideas can i build suports under, or what do most people do in this case Thanks Bob
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    soft spot repair

    Hello i have a 1972 32foot luhrs and the engine covers are soft & the section betweem the two doors, how can i fix these or should they be replaced and if so where can you buy such a thing Thanks Bob
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    vin number 1974 luhrs

    would anyone know where the Vin# is located on a 1974 32 foot lhurs sport fisher thanks bob
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    what year is my inboard

    hello i've been looking all over the web and can not find the year of my engines can some one help there 318's chrysler inboards: LM318BVR15/372 E 142357 LM318BVL20372 E 127297 Thanks Bob
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    chrysler inboard engine year guide

    does any one know of a site for chrysler inboard year guides i need parts and dont know the year thanks bob
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    "1972" 318 standard & counter rotating

    I am buying a 1972 silverton 33 foot boat, with twin 318 engines the starbord engine is missing but the transmission is there, are the engines the same but with different transmissions or do the engines rotate different. Thanks Bob
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    350 wahoo

    I just bought a tri-axle trailer and an old sticker on it was 350 wahoo, I would believe it had a 35foot wahoo on it at one time but I can not find a picture or any info of such a boat. does any one know if one exist or where i can find so info on it. weight, beam size, type of engines the may...
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    winterizeing

    I have an idea will it work my plan is keeping my boat in the water most of the winter and the temps change every day & week warm and then really cold, I was wondering if there is a way to use compressed air to blow most of the water out of the block I have a 318 chrysler inboard if we use air...
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    changing a wooden flybridge

    has anyone undertaken this task i have an offer to buy a 31 foot jersey sportfish fiberglass with a wooden flybridge witch is to have soom rot everyone i spoke to said just walk away from it is it that tuff of a job and can it be done by a novist with some skills Thanks Bob
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    towing capacity

    I was wondering if my dodge durango with a 5.2L in 4 wheel low if i could pull a 40foot boat trailer with a 30 foot Bertram with twin dieseles not far just from the ramp to the parking lot next door at less than 1-2 mph and not on the road I am guessing its about 15,000 lbs but all flat ground...
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    year & make

    Hello I just bought a 4o foot boat trailer and have the regesterion with a Vin# on it I am trying to find what make so that i can also find the weight capiaity the sticker is gone on the trailer. every company I call tell me its to old for them to have records its a 1995 the ouner told me it has...
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    1974 20HP spark in 1 cylinder only

    I tryed to test with an ohm meter and the numbers are all in place the stator, trigger, and both coils, could it be the switch box that i could not test when cranking the engine I can hear a sparking sound but can not tell where its comming from can i switch any wires to see if the spark switchs...
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