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    CC 283 Ignition Wire Set

    Still rebuilding but making progress... I need new ignition wire set. The 283 is flywheel forward model with distributor near the paragon transmission (mounts in the rear cover). I contacted Mallory and they recommended a set #9-28012. When I look this up it is listed for a 283F. Now, at...
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    CC 283 Mechanical Fuel Pump Replacement

    Here is pic from summit racing....its a marine pump As far as the carb i have now.... that's the problem, i got the engine out of a barn and it was missing a few parts, the carb being one of them. The original carb would have been a 4 barrel Carter WCFB ( i beleive) Almost done with the...
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    CC 283 Mechanical Fuel Pump Replacement

    Rebuilding a 283 and am at the point to install a new or used fuel pump. Question: can i just put in a GM small block pump (i.e. automotive mechanical pump) or do i need to track down an expsensive Carter marine replacement? Thanks.....
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    283 engine rebuild - assembly questions

    Ned thanks....here is a pic...looks better than the last one. I have the Chris Craft parts book for the engine but it is weak on torque specs. Any sites or manuals you can buy that would give you all the specs? what did you torque that at? I am sure I will be asking alot more questions...
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    283 engine rebuild - assembly questions

    Hello, last summer i began my engine rebuild and posted a few questions (http://www.marineengine.com/boat-forum/showthread.php?382121-Pulling-Trans-Gear-off-283-Crankshaft) and am now back at it so starting a new thread since the short block is complete. Attaching the rear cover and support...
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    Pulling Trans Gear off 283 Crankshaft

    Looking for some advice / direction. In the process of rebuilding Chris Craft 283 for use in Jersey Sea Skiff. Tearing down the block and am at the point where normally the harmonic balancer would be on a car engine. Instead, it has a gear that will go into a manual paragon trans. (This is...
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    CC 283 Block amp Cylinder Identification

    "I purchased a complete CC 283 "I purchased a complete CC 283 engine w/paragon trans for my Jersey Speed Skiff project. Everything looks complete and it has been tore down for rebuild. Seller advised motor was late 50's or early 60's and was in a barn for over 30 years (it was I pulled it out)...
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