KL2's 1984 Chris Craft Stinger
08-06-2012 | 10:21 AM
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So I was out on the lake this weekend, and coming through the channel the boat sounded like it wasn't running on all cylinders. Something popped in the back, and then it was okay. Anchored it to inspect, and I split the rubber on one of the thru-hull exhaust tubes. I took a picture on my cell phone but can't upload it. Tomorrow, I will take a picture with my camera. So I've got a dumb question.. is my exhaust a wet exhaust? I've been looking at replacement tubes for it. I think I'm going to do both. I don't know what the life expectancy is. (Think boat was stored for five years or so..) Also, I found this rewire kit online. It's like a plug in play, five gauges and seven switches for $199. Seems okay. Comments?
08-08-2012 | 04:22 PM
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Thanks for the response on the exhaust. I thought it was. I've got to order new tubes before I go out again, I'm not sure what to get. There is quite a variety of things available. Anyone have any suggestions?
Sam, I can't seem to remember to get the go pro out when we're on the lake. We actually brought it with us this time, so we're getting closer to getting you a video
I have one on my cell phone if I could get it to upload. I don't have an awesome plan on my phone. I'm going to go out and snap a picture of that exhaust. How's your project coming along, did you fire that engine yet?
Sam, I can't seem to remember to get the go pro out when we're on the lake. We actually brought it with us this time, so we're getting closer to getting you a video
I have one on my cell phone if I could get it to upload. I don't have an awesome plan on my phone. I'm going to go out and snap a picture of that exhaust. How's your project coming along, did you fire that engine yet?
08-08-2012 | 07:50 PM
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Thanks for the response on the exhaust. I thought it was. I've got to order new tubes before I go out again, I'm not sure what to get. There is quite a variety of things available. Anyone have any suggestions?
Sam, I can't seem to remember to get the go pro out when we're on the lake. We actually brought it with us this time, so we're getting closer to getting you a video I have one on my cell phone if I could get it to upload. I don't have an awesome plan on my phone. I'm going to go out and snap a picture of that exhaust. How's your project coming along, did you fire that engine yet?
Sam, I can't seem to remember to get the go pro out when we're on the lake. We actually brought it with us this time, so we're getting closer to getting you a video
I have one on my cell phone if I could get it to upload. I don't have an awesome plan on my phone. I'm going to go out and snap a picture of that exhaust. How's your project coming along, did you fire that engine yet?My project is coming along great, should check my thread there is a picture of the new (to me) engine, might go up on the 18th and see it run!
08-08-2012 | 08:35 PM
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http://s1052.photobucket.com/albums/s446/KL2222/
There is a link above to the exhaust pictures. Check them out and let me know what you think. There are not any scuppers on my exhaust.
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08-16-2012 | 08:48 PM
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Sweet, I will send that to you first thing tomorrow. (I don't have cell service at my house.)
http://s1052.photobucket.com/albums/s446/KL2222/
There is a link above to the exhaust pictures. Check them out and let me know what you think. There are not any scuppers on my exhaust.
http://s1052.photobucket.com/albums/s446/KL2222/
There is a link above to the exhaust pictures. Check them out and let me know what you think. There are not any scuppers on my exhaust.
08-24-2012 | 04:35 PM
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Going to take the go pro and use it and Labor Day
Repair pending.
08-24-2012 | 07:41 PM
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Took off exhaust tonight, added pictures to my photo bucket. The tube is pretty burnt inside as the pictures show. The other side is fine. Should I remove risers too? The side that was burnt is the side that usually shoots water first. Hence the hotter side. Anyone got any ideas? Maybe it burnt because they were old? It was difficult to get off of there. I also have a place to mount a scupper on each, but only the rail.
09-03-2012 | 06:07 PM
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I got an update:
Changed exhaust, went on lake with new heat gun. Was running 197 and 212 then the hot side jumped to 296 and burned my new exhaust.
Sooo, another boat guy suggested I may have a timing issue? Could it be a dry-rotted impeller? It starts off spewing water out of both exhausts, but quickly diminishes, and then burns my side. Had to be towed back by my buddy's chaparral. The side that is hot has the electronic ignition attached to the riser.
I like to post my issues because I know Cigarette Sam may encounter some of the same.
Changed exhaust, went on lake with new heat gun. Was running 197 and 212 then the hot side jumped to 296 and burned my new exhaust.
Sooo, another boat guy suggested I may have a timing issue? Could it be a dry-rotted impeller? It starts off spewing water out of both exhausts, but quickly diminishes, and then burns my side. Had to be towed back by my buddy's chaparral. The side that is hot has the electronic ignition attached to the riser. I like to post my issues because I know Cigarette Sam may encounter some of the same.
