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Forum: Chris Craft

07-01-2007, 09:14 AM

Replies: 6

First Breakdown

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Posted By chriscorso

Turns out, the problem was in the upper half of...

Turns out, the problem was in the upper half of the drive. It appears it ran low on fluid or water got into the fluid. The bearings had all seized up. End result, from now on, each season, I am...

Forum: Drives and Lower Units

05-19-2007, 08:42 AM

Replies: 5

Alpha Upper Unit Binding

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Posted By chriscorso

Hmph, not sure about anything. The prop still...

Hmph, not sure about anything. The prop still spins freely by hand, shifting into/out of gear is fine. What happened is I was cruising along at maybe 3500-4000RPM and the engine stopped. I...

Forum: Drives and Lower Units

05-18-2007, 03:59 PM

Replies: 5

Alpha Upper Unit Binding

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Posted By chriscorso

Alpha Upper Unit Binding

Hi,

Has anyone ever heard of an Mercruiser Alpha upper unit failing in such a manner that it binds and causes the engine to stall?

Cheers,
Chris

Forum: Chris Craft

05-15-2007, 07:07 PM

Replies: 6

First Breakdown

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Posted By chriscorso

So, I just tried manually turning both engines...

So, I just tried manually turning both engines with a torque wrench on the crankshaft bolt. I definatley have a mechanical failure. The good engine took about 50-60 ft lbs to turn. The other...

Forum: Chris Craft

05-15-2007, 04:18 PM

Replies: 6

Lower Trim Setting for Alphas on a Stinger 260

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Posted By chriscorso

Lower Trim Setting

Trimming up(not the trailer setting), they seem to stop at the same place...only the lower setting is different. Kind of strange...but I guess once I am out on the water, I adjust them anyhow so it...

Forum: Chris Craft

05-15-2007, 09:50 AM

Replies: 6

First Breakdown

Views: 1,232

Posted By chriscorso

Wow

Hi,

I haven't had a chance to mess with it yet. I am an ok mechanic...mostly messed with cars until now. That is pretty wild though...cam shaft broken in two! I'll be sure to update with my...

Forum: Chris Craft

05-14-2007, 07:29 AM

Replies: 6

First Breakdown

Views: 1,232

Posted By chriscorso

First Breakdown

Morning,

Went boating this weekend for the first time this season. All was well for about 20 minutes. Granted, still had a blast on the water for the duration of the weekend, but I had fun...

Forum: Chris Craft

05-11-2007, 05:25 PM

Replies: 6

Lower Trim Setting for Alphas on a Stinger 260

Views: 1,216

Posted By chriscorso

Lower Trim Setting for Alphas on a Stinger 260

Hi,

I have a 1986 Stinger 260. I was looking at my drives today and noticed that the starboard drive goes down further than the port drive. It got me wondering, just how far down should each...

Forum: Chris Craft

05-11-2007, 04:02 PM

Replies: 165

Show your Chris Crafts

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Posted By chriscorso

Just finished redoing my teak deck. I used 4...

Just finished redoing my teak deck. I used 4 presuure treated 2x8s underneath the teak running perpendicular to the hull. Then, I used 3/4" x 3" tongue and groove teak hardwood flooring. It came...

Forum: Chris Craft

04-24-2007, 10:18 AM

Replies: 165

Show your Chris Crafts

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Posted By chriscorso

Here's my Stinger 260. It is my second boat. It...

Here's my Stinger 260. It is my second boat. It rides excellent. It is very smooth even in rough water. I do not know much about the engines/drives other than both engines appear to be...

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