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My 2001 Chris Craft Constellation 26 turned 25 this year - you'd never know it. Of course it has only been used in fresh water. It...
Aug 3, 2026
blue smoke on start is usually indicative of valve guide seals leaking oil down in combustion chambers while it sits. How many hours on...
Aug 3, 2026
C
just unbolt and disconnect the shift rod #36 up top should do it
see under the trim tab do no remove #71 anode bolt
Aug 3, 2026
X2 on what Lou recommended. Def sound exhaust like but noises dont do well diagnosis from the keyboard. Pull the belt and start there
Aug 3, 2026
really depends so of the early cobras had teething issues and gave the brand a bad name. Biggest issue is parts and service...
Aug 3, 2026
If you bought a complete boat
Use the whole Mercruiser motor and drive, wiring anc controls, sell the OMC stuff
Aug 3, 2026
Ha Ha, No longer a tech. Parts counter 18 hrs a week as my retirement hobby.
While I do have access to some confidential information, I...
Aug 3, 2026
I was that guy around 20 years ago. Our lake has a very shallow launch back then, it’s nice now. I backed in and got the rear wheels off...
Aug 3, 2026
J
Is the Mercruiser stuff significantly better? I genuinely have no idea.
Aug 3, 2026
I usually pull the stick up a couple inches and let it sit for about five minutes. That allows the oil to settle in the tube to where it...
Aug 3, 2026
forgot to mention,, when staring engine today I had blue smoke with the exhaust.. related to the suspected valveissue or yet another...
Aug 3, 2026
^^ This. That hole in the shaft is small. It takes a bit for it to settle in. Now when you have the proper level, you use the dipstick...
Aug 3, 2026
It’s easy to keep things clean. It’s hard to get them clean if you neglect them. Yes I even wax my yard equipment.
Aug 3, 2026
So today I took belt off , however noise is still there. Did tighten the portside exhaust bolts a bit..( I’m getting concerned about...
Aug 3, 2026
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