I did have to remove the caulking as someone used the wrong type, which caused some problems, but I think I can address that and get the bottom in shape.
The 6 volt electric system will need some work also. FYI the reason I would like to keep things somewhat original is that the boat began here in the Bay where I live and it's a tribute to the builder, who was a well known wood boat builder in this area. He mostly built sailboats. I need to do as much myself as I can for budget reasons.
Working on my military retirement paychey. If you are careful and patient I'm sure you can restore the boat. From the photos it looks pretty good. You might also find engine info on classic car and boat forums, or on facebook. I should clarify a bit.
I am in complete agreement with Pat that there is no downside of repowering a boat unless it is something unusual engines are not tied to boats as they are to vintage cars. My comments were intended really along the lines that old engines can still provide good reliable service. They can also keep a rebuild project financially viable.
Thank you for your replies. The boat I am trying to restore has been in storage for at least 15 years. The engines were running when it was put away. I knew the builder who launched it in It is a mahogany double planked cruiser design of Lindsay Lord.
I have been told it was called a Husky. I have been working on the bottom, which needs some help. Now its time to dive into the mechanical side of things. I can't find an actual data plate, but the stamps on the rear engine mount both have a date of Port engine head is stamped with EM Starboard engine head is stamped with EM The rear motor mount shows a date of on the port and on the starboard, and are both stamped with EM.
Both have Zenith carbs and a V drive gearbox. I haven't tried to turn the engines over yet. I put a small amount of oil on top of each piston and plan to add a little diesel to loosen things up before I try turning them over. Good luck with getting the engines started. If someone suggests, or if you think about doing a compression check I will suggest that any compression numbers are meaningless at this point.
A compression test will tell you if all the valves are free and working, but that is about it. My engines had not even been turned over for 14 years before I took my boat on. I did a compression test to see if the valves were free or hung up and the compression numbers were all over the place about 10 to 80 psi. Originally Posted by pcford. As an aside, I had my Chrysler Crown flathead 6 completely rebuilt two years ago. I determined that re-powering would be far more expensive.
The rebuilt engine runs great. It's a beast that should soldier on forever. Re-wiring and upgrading to 12V is now top of the list. Cranking power with my 6V system sucks, and the charging behavior of my generator vs. Try contacting Northwest Classic Boats. David Lobb sent me information on serial numbers and dates of manufacture of Chrysler marine engines going back to the s. Back when he sent me this information he sold parts for these engines. I couldn't make any sense out of your engine numbers, but maybe he can.
I have a Matthews cruiser with its original Chrysler Crown engine. I love old engines, so I am going to hang onto it for as long as it's useable. I have taken two mile trips and lived to tell the tale. On one of them the water pump shaft stripped its splines and of course the engine overheated. I had to get a machine shop to make a new one before heading home. On the other trip the charging system failed halfway through, but we still made it home before the batteries went totally dead.
Modern engines might be more reliable, but if you're prepared with enough tools and spare parts and a repair manual you can keep the old engines working. I had a 6v VW. That was a challenge, but at least I could push start it by myself on the flat. I am a woodie boat owner from down under who also restores on old tractors. And we get all our engine parts from the US. First tip; If those engines were running when they went into storage, my first tip is to try and turn them over by hand - put a vice grip on the shaft, in gear, remove spark plugs and lean into it.
Second tip is to find some guys who restore old cars - there are a bunch of nice gears out there that will know all about Chrysler flathead sixes - you just need to find them. They will not be that far away - a friend of a friends most likely. The heading will read "Chrysler Marine" or "Force. Write the model number down on a piece of paper and note the horsepower HP of your engine.
Click on the link for your engine on the "Model Year Index" menu, the links list by horsepower. For example, if your engine has a five horsepower motor, you would click on the link for "3. Locate the model number on the chart.
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