Last season noticed manifolds on port side of both engines began to feel hot (no longer just warm) to the touch; believe these are the originals; removed one (extremely heavy) and am now in the market for a quality replacement; hoping to replace with something that is close to same configuration to avoid reconfiguring exhaust behind it; any insight or if you experience with this project - thanks
I replaced mine two years ago with the Barr CHVA-1-84s. They make 3 or 4 inch risers to go with them and my CC dumps were 3.5 inches - so had to make a small step down at the crossover pipe. The Barr's were slightly lower than the Mercruiser types so they gave a little more deck clearance plus they could be plumbed from the front and back allowing use of the existing hoses. You will have to relocate your oil filter bracket and fuel filter bracket if they are attached to the manifolds.
Hey Tom,
Thanks for the information; if I recall, did you also install a direct drive impeller on the starboard side (do you have part number); the RW intake hose to opposite side of engine is rather long; thanks - Greg
Yes, I installed a Johnson F6B-9 crank mounted pump. It really shortened the length of hose to the raw water pickup and seems to pump more water through the engine at idle. It is also much easier to service the impeller. CC soldered a regular street elbow into a Tee where the the water from the pump went to the engine oil cooler and split to the thermostat housing. I took the elbow out and soldered a straight piece of copper tubing into the Tee and used a hose with a molded elbow to clear the alternator belt. You will also need longer bolts for your crank pulley and spacers (bolts are smaller diameter than mounting holes on pump flange) to mount the pump. My engines are raw water cooled, so may be a different setup if yours are fresh water cooled.
thanks for the info; yes very tight space to get to the current pump; another question out of curiosity since we have similar boats; have your fuel tanks ever been replaced; have some deck issues in the cockpit; if I ever decide to pull the deck wondering the lifespan on these tanks; thanks -
My tanks are original. They look good from the outside and never had an issue with filters loading up - so I am knocking on wood!
Awlways good to hear that 0001 is in good hands. We are all just caretakers. Hope to see her again and the improvements you have made.
0001?
FDA350001H is the first CCC 35 Sport Cruiser was made and built at the Holland plant. It was ours at one time for about 15 years until we jumped of the cliff and purchased one of the last 47's built.
Hey Mike, Make sure you stop by next time you are in SE Michigan!