1959 Chris Craft 283 Engine Explained

[@milkymarssnickers]

Being a huge fan of runabouts - just because of their aesthetic looks, technically i'm a complete newbie - i came across a classified offering a 1962 Golden Arrow here in Germany. It has been stored for decades - missing the engine - has accessories, windshield and transmission. Watching your channel i decided it may cost me a fortune worth of time, effort and money just to end up with a halfway floating boat at best. This is way over my capabilities. Beautiful work - i'll continue to admire these classics from a safe distance.

[@GLF-Video]

Hi. I didn't know what I was getting into. I've learned a lot along the way. The Chris Craft is in a good place now. It's ready for finishing work. The Martinac still needs work to get it to a good place. But it is coming along. Maybe I can secure the hull before winter arrives. Both boats were in worse condition than I suspected, but that was because of my lack of knowledge. But both boats were salvageable.

[@johnschroeder5635]

Excellent explanation. Pulling 327s out of 65’ roamer. Nice to have a walk through before tackling the rebuild.

[@GLF-Video]

Hi John, Is your 327 engine setup as a "fly wheel forward" (FWF) engine? I'll plan to make videos with more details when I start to reassemble my engines. It's been a steep learning curve. : )

[@johnschroeder5635]

It is not. Flywheel is aft of the engine!

[@tonywyse8691]

Thanks for the tour. I’ll be attempting that exact same project for a 1942 17’ CC Special, except mine is a 1961 model. I’ll be watching to see what you find inside.

[@GLF-Video]

Excellent. Good luck with your project.

[@tomrice8239]

Nice presentation! Interesting, on how to remove the engine oil. Some of the large mining equipment I have serviced in the past had two quick disconnects. One to suck oil out and the other for flushing and filling.

[@GLF-Video]

Some modern cars have the same oil change system.

[@davewurts37]

Well done. Advice from experience, make sure the water intake hose is iether a vacuum type hose or at least has a spiral wound reinforcement to keep it from collapsing. We overheated our 1931 chris craft chrysler straight 8 when it lost the water flow.

[@GLF-Video]

Excellent point! Thanks

[@chrisylink]

My 64 has twin 283s. Left side of the port motor is getting hot. Like burn your hand hot while the right side is as cool as a cucumber. Any thoughts? To me it sounds like I have a blockage somewhere or something. Has decent water flow out the exhaust but nothing like the starboard side

[@GLF-Video]

Hi. I'm not a mechanic and my only experience with boats is what you see on this channel. I have never even been in the water in boats like the two I am working on. I have zero boating experience. But this is what comes to my mind... 1) raw water intake strainer 2) raw water pump rubber impellers (these should be replaced every two or three seasons) 3) corrosion in the water cooled exhaust manifolds 4) thermostatic valves if your engines have them 5) corrosion in the engine block

[@chrisylink]

@@GLF-Video ahh ok gotcha. Yeah I was gonna start with the impellers. The boat has been sitting at the marina for like 5 years so I wouldn't be surprised if one is bad. Thanks for responding brother

[@walthammond6816]

Some Chris Craft Runabout with this engine had dual temperature gauges.

[@GLF-Video]

Thanks Walt!

[@chrisylink]

Mide does and neither of them work

[@dankeyes2669]

Many starters are spinning in reverse for marine use different from automotive use..using wrong one will suck water up exhaust and cause hydraulic lock and damage

[@GLF-Video]

Hi Dan, I didn't know that. Thanks. Fortunately I am using the original starters on both engines. Guy