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    Did Interceptor ever make a 400-horsepower FE 390 or 427?

    Years ago the owner of a Higgins runabout called “Miss Higgy” said he had a 400, and I thought he said it was an optional low volume hi-po 390 that was available but did not have a warranty. Anyone have any info on this? thx DS
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    Looking for FE series (352, 390, 427) thermostat housing and splitter

    I am building a custom 427 application based on a Chris-Craft 427 that came out of a 37-foot Hatteras Sport Fisherman when the guy repowered to diesels. The motor had been rebuilt so it's in good condition. I have removed the very heavy Chris-Craft thermostat and recirculation pump and have...
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    intake manifolds

    Here is a photo of the Q intake, note the specialized marine-only water port and tilt of the carb base. This is a result of Chris-Craft turning the motor around backwards in order to keep the flywheel forward, allowing closer tolerance to the bottom of the boat at the transmission, etc...
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    Interceptor 361 amp 390 HP question

    Well this is proof that the older you get the more you learn. Here we are "how many years later???" commenting on the same old thread, but with new info !!!!! Interceptor did, indeed, use a 361 and here is the proof. With the introduction of the 332/352 was the 361, an FE big-block available...
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    Chris Craft 427 drill and tapping procedure for #1409 Edelbrock carb PCV installation

    This is a double post. I just posted this in another thread, but thought it would be hidden in that thread, so I am posting the info again with its own title to draw attention. The #1409 does not come with a PCV port so if you are swapping out a stock Carter AFB you have a problem. Some...
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    Marine #1409 Edelbrock Carb running points and PCV installation

    Hello all, I'm Paul from the ChrisCraftCommander.com web site and our membership frequently sources MarineEngine.com for help, so I would like to share some info back with you all here. I have converted my 327F Chris Craft motor (on a 20' runabout, 1966 vintage) to the #1409 and it runs great...
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    Chris Craft Safety Alert Exhaust Danger #60

    "Chris Craft Commanders (a "Chris Craft Commanders (and other Chris Craft boats of the era like the Catalina, Roamer, Constellation) used a welded steel exhaust collector which was galvanized to add longevity to the assembly. I don't know if ALL Commanders of the era used this design, or...
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    Pressure Relief Valves on Chris Craft motors

    "The Pressure Relief Valve is "The Pressure Relief Valve is a device that is normally “out of sight, and out of mind” on a Chris Craft. This is the Pressure Relief Valve (see photo link), http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/Dogsharks/Sea%20Skiff/DSC00965.jpg" and it is used on just about...
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    Ford 534 SEAMASTER

    "I'll bet you guys haven&# "I'll bet you guys haven't seen a pair of these? I could have bought a 38' CC Commander with these motors, but I just wasn't ready to spring for it at the time. Pretty awesome, eh? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/Dogsharks/short%20term%20backup/printer19...
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    350Q timing fuel problems specs and other issues

    "Hi fellas, There are a lo "Hi fellas, There are a lot of 350Q issues on the forum here, and since I have also encountered a LOT of chatter and some good info too, about this subject, I want to post it here in hopes it may help someone someday. The Q motors run very well, but they...
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    Chris Craft Exhaust System hoses rusted collector and mods

    "Here is a thread that has lot "Here is a thread that has lots of info for anyone with a rusted out collector, or anyone in need of new hoses, etc. http://www.network54.com/Forum/424840/message/1135648234 Also be sure to see this link too, showing the restoration of the old copper...
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