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  1. corsair23

    Temp sensing unit replacement.

    On my Boat the 225 Buicks Temp sender isn't working. I know this cause I overheated, and the idiot light didn't come on. Where would I find a replacement for this so I can run a Temp Gauge on, or near the dash? Scott
  2. corsair23

    Well, I'm gonna try it !

    I kinda looked through the Part Section for OMC, and was impressed. Impellers are listed, but will have to research a little more to find the right one. Just gotta get the Leg off, but Ive had it off before. I just got one question..... Is water supposed to shoot out BOTH sides of the Leg at...
  3. corsair23

    Waterpump Gasket needed

    Would anyone know where I can order a Waterpump Gasket for my 225 Buick V6 ?? Or should I just make one out of gasket silicone? I removed it to check how good it was, found out its PERFECT...NO wear. The Leg is going in to have the Impeller changed, as that HAS to be the over-heating culprit...
  4. corsair23

    Have you ever seen this?

    An OMC Drive spewing water only out of ONE side of the " tattle-holes ", while just moving along slowly? Is this normal? I suspect that the waterpump in my Drive is on the way out. Ive had a couple of instances of mild over heating. Have removed the Waterpump from the Engine, and its like...
  5. corsair23

    Overheating...

    Engine still overheats after running, and slowing down. T-Stat is new, and replaced awhile ago. Funny thing the other day while I removed the Waterpump. I ran a small parts brush run in and out of the block water hole a few times, the Starbord bank seemed to release some crap. Looked like fine...
  6. corsair23

    Best Manual for .....

    ...removal of the Intermediate and Leg. Getting a free Volvo Drive (V8 Model) from a burnt-out Bayliner. I have removed the six bolts that hold it to the transom, but dont know how to remove the leg. IF....I cant get it off, Im going to have to use a Sawz-all and cut a hole in the transom...
  7. corsair23

    Tattle-tale

    My very old OMC Drive has a hose adapter on the Port side. When in operation, it only spirts from the Starboard side. This normal? Just wondering, as I had another over heating incident. T-Stat is new. I fear the Waterpump is done, but havent explored yet.
  8. corsair23

    Temperature Guage VS Idiot Light

    On my dash, I have a temperature " Idiot Light. If I install a Temp Guage, can I simply hook the sensing wire of a Temperature Guage to this wire that goes back to the sending unit on the engine? That is, after I have hooked up all the other wires ( power, ground, backlight) properly.
  9. corsair23

    Looking at a second Boat

    I'm looking at a 1978 28 foot Trojan, with Galv. Trailer. Marina Operator say it has a Mercedes Diesel engine. I don't even see a forum for those engines. Are they any good? Anyone have any experiences good OR bad they will share? Thanks in advance.
  10. corsair23

    Need Info - opportunity to pick up a Volvo Penta Intermediate, and leg

    I usually frequent another Forum on here but have a question. I have the opportunity to pick up a Volvo Penta Intermediate, and leg at a really good price. The Boat that the drive is on is a burned-out hull. The Boat is a 88 Bayliner Avanti. I think its a 25 footer, or so. The engine is gone...
  11. corsair23

    Are people crazy?

    Just saw an ad on E-Bay for a Driveshaft / Ball Gear combo.The one that is shaft / Ballgear complete ( the one that the Ballgear cant be removed from) The ********* wants $995. Says it list for $1200.00 Completely impossible to believe. Anyone have a part number for this? My intermediate is a...
  12. corsair23

    The " Tattle Tale " stream

    Just wondered, is there supposed to be TWO streams out the back, or does ONE signify all is well? Seloc Manual isn't clear on this. S.
  13. corsair23

    Test Ride

    I tested a new fuel pump. Carter direct replacement. Boat hits 4000 RPM WOT easily now, with no hesitation. A nice afternoon on the Lake, blasting around. Fishing next. Hope your ALL having fun, and safety on the water !!!!! S.
  14. corsair23

    Does it HAVE to be ?

    Im thinking of replacing my Anode on the stern of this old Chris craft. I want to put on 2 "puck" style anodes , instead of the one that's there. The anode thats there is one solid bar, preventing me any space in the center for the plug site. This boat of mine reallllly needs a rear bilge plug...
  15. corsair23

    Pickling my Risers

    "Instead of paying someone to "Instead of paying someone to " boil" my Risers, I decided to do it myself. I built a tall tank out of left over Plexiglass, and the riser stands in it surrounded by 7% Pickling Vinegar. It IS working. The Risers didn't have any real clogging at all, but I thought...
  16. corsair23

    Why I now do my OWN Maintenance

    "Last season, after many bugs "Last season, after many bugs suddenly started appearing, I decided to take the Boat to my Local Marina to be repaired. I asked the Owner to 1- Install new Points 2- check and set timing 3- Test run boat to see if it's better. When I got the Boat back, it was a...
  17. corsair23

    Spacers in the heads

    "I took apart a spare set of V "I took apart a spare set of V6 Buick Heads the other week, and discovered spacers underneath the Valve Springs. Anyone know if this is the norm, or?????? One Valve had a bit of an edge on it at the top. I had to file this off to get the Valve through the guide...
  18. corsair23

    High Speed Miss

    "Not a good year for me....con "Not a good year for me....constantly fixing things. Engine seems to run good up to 25 mph.....after that, if you go to WOT it starts missing on one cylinder (or so it sounds) Plugs are not that old, Alt. and Voltage Reg are good. Wires, points, cap, and rotor...
  19. corsair23

    Could someone do me a HUGE favour

    "Does anyone on this board bel "Does anyone on this board belong to a Fiberglass Chris Craft online Club? Could you research my Hull number? I saw discussion on the "Boat Buzz" section of another board, but cannot join it ( lack of credit card ) Hull number is : ORCZ 20 0055 N Boat is either...
  20. corsair23

    I saw a boat like mine

    "Posted on Craigslist near Buf "Posted on Craigslist near Buffalo. The guy lists it as a 66 Corsair, but it looks IDENTICAL to mine. Seller also stated there were only a couple hundred made. He called it a " Chris Craft Thompson " boat???? I have no resource to research the Hull number, as...
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