Craig Wilson

About
Photos
Events
Videos
Activity Feed
Blog Posts
Friends
Comment Wall

Which Commander model do you presently own?

Do not own a Commander

Boat Year

1974

Boat Name

Nora Claire

Hull Number

ora 23 3040V

Engines

Chris Craft 350Q

Home Port

14428

City

Churchville

State

New York

Phone Number

5857467735

Have you ever owned any other Commanders?

23' Commander

Craig Wilson replied to Craig Wilson's discussion Lancer engine box

"Lee,
Is your engine box wood or fiberglass?
"

Craig Wilson replied to Craig Wilson's discussion Lancer engine box

"Hi all,
I believe I have come up with a plan for this project.
Lacking actual measurements from an original fiberglass box I'm going to construct one using the photo above and a little "by guess and by gosh" will reproduce the shape and size out of…"

Lee H Dahlen replied to Craig Wilson's discussion Lancer engine box

"Craig,
Here is my box. If you want dimmensions let me know"

Craig Wilson replied to Craig Wilson's discussion Lancer engine box

"Thanks Lee, I believe the wood/vinyl would be correct for 1973, in 1974 they changed to molded fiberglass which is what mine should be. I would love to get the dimensions of an original fiberglass box. Thanks for the help."

Lee H Dahlen replied to Craig Wilson's discussion Lancer engine box

"Mine was reproduced by the previous owner, and cabinet grade materials and marine vinyl. It is a lift off lid/cushion on top and a surrounding box. If it's something you would like pics and measurements I'd be happy to, but I'm not sure it's a…"

Craig Wilson posted a discussion

Lancer engine box

Hi gang,I thought I'd post one more question before the end. The engine box in my 74 Lancer is not original, in fact it looks like something that was thrown together with some old pallets and other scrap wood.If I understand correctly up through 73…

Craig Wilson replied to Mike H's discussion Club Modernization

"Yes I realized that the question had been answered after I asked it.
After an evening to think about it and a night to sleep on it I can comment more rationally now. I can totally understand the decisions made even though it will negatively impact…"

Craig Wilson replied to Mike H's discussion Club Modernization

"I do not and will not use social media, sorry but I have had very bad experiences with social media platforms regarding privacy and security issues. I have enjoyed the Commander forum immensely and will miss it a great deal but if I have to use FB I…"

Scott Miller replied to Craig Wilson's discussion Q-Thermostat

"Those automotive T-stats look like what came new in my '74 350Q closed-cool engines, two per engine. My originals were 145°, I replaced with 140°, not too worried about 5°. I didn't come across any special seals, they work the same as automotive…"

Thomas S. Sullivan replied to Craig Wilson's discussion Q-Thermostat

"The Tstat for the Q does look more like an automotive type, just calibrated to 140-143 degrees. As long as you are running at 140ish at your Tstat housing and your risers are not too hot to touch, I would go with it.

"

Thomas S. Sullivan replied to Craig Wilson's discussion Q-Thermostat

Craig Wilson replied to Craig Wilson's discussion Q-Thermostat

"Once again I want to thank everyone that has helped with this question. Sterling has brought up yet another twist that I did not know about, the seal that goes along with this type of thermostat and there seems to be no source for it. Unless anyone…"

Treasurer

Sterling Shriber replied to Craig Wilson's discussion Q-Thermostat

"Craig, Previous posts are accurate. It is similar to the 427's I have not priced latley, but going rate is about $100. More importantly is the seal that makes it work. The stat slides up and down in the seal thus closing or opening the coolant…"

Thomas S. Sullivan replied to Craig Wilson's discussion Q-Thermostat

"These are the thermostats out of my CC454s (same part # as Qs). Purchased them from Seaway last year. I tested them in a pan of water on the stove and they opened right at 140 degrees. Temp on IR gun pointed at housing reads 140 as well."

John Mario replied to Craig Wilson's discussion Q-Thermostat

"That looks like a 427 stat. Go to the Archives under Engines -> Q then look at the file: CC Thermocon Marine Engines Parts List for Q Engines.pdf page 16 (in the manual) or page 19 (in the PDF) file. The answer is there!"

Craig Wilson replied to Craig Wilson's discussion Q-Thermostat

"Hi Tom,
My setup is raw water cooling. This photo came from Seaway's website, they have the description as 350Q. So if this is actually for the 427 I still do not know what the one looks like that belongs in my engine?
Thanks for your reply. I will…"

More…

Hello, you need to enable JavaScript to use CommanderClub3.

Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.

Craig Wilson

Comments

Discussions

Lancer engine box

Q-Thermostat

Trim tab question

Prop shaft conundrum

Stuffing box hose

Edelbrock 1409

Fuel pump for 350Q

Ignition coil internal or external resistor

E-85 Ethanol

350 Q oil filter

Note: this page contains paid content.