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    Chris Craft Marine Power 305K Engine Replacement/Repower?

    Hello Forum, I have a 1980 Chris Craft Catalina 251 with original 305 engine and Paragon transmission; reverse rotation. I am aware that the engine has not been run for 3 years. If you know these installations, you know that there is approximately 1" between the pulleys and the bulkhead - know...
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    Low Idle with Low Water Flow

    Apparently very typical, my older 1963 merc sterndrive needs low RPMs in idle (e.g. 550) to allow pressure off of sliding clutch so I can shift [more] easily. But low RPMs in idle does not create enough flow to cool engine after a hard run. In gear and running temp stays at approx 125 deg...
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    1963 MC1 Sterndrive Replacement

    Just completed restoration of a 1963 Hydrodyne, and currently have the original MC1-4 (there were 4 MC1 versions in 63 alone). Don't have exact S/N as it was not at all visible, but know it is is the range 1534570 THRU 1684187. I would like to get some opinions on sterndrive replacement...
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    1C Water Pump Base Stuck - and Aluminum (?)

    Complete Water Pump change out for 1969 1C. Removed gear assembly and pump top. Not only is the pump base stuck, it's aluminum, not plastic, I as would have expected. I certainly have not heard of any water pump bases being aluminum, and my only guess is that this is the original 45 year-old...
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    Unidentified Drain Plug

    Replacing water pump in 1969 1C and after removing lower unit, noticed what looks like a 3/8 brass drain plug just below the top flange at the front of the housing. After pulling the lower housing, I see the plug leads to the cavity just in front of the lower shift shaft and bushing. Not sure...
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