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GARWOOD 
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 Topic: Steering wheel on wrong sidePosted: September-09-2004 at 10:38pm |
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steering wheel placement usually counteracted engine torque direction
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Munday
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Posted: August-17-2004 at 4:28am |
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Hi I'm new here,But I have in the past used thickened epoxy to change the angle on struts.
By shimming the rear of strut down only slightly you should be able to get the desired angle,what i did was center shaft in hole onbottom held in place with cedar shingle strips ripped to about 1/8th inch then mounted strut to boat lightly tightened till i got everything looking good and centered allowed epoxy to dry then removed bedded and reinstalled,of course realligned motor everything worked very well no vibs,i still know this boat and thats been at least 15 yrs Good luck Munday |
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57correctcraft
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Posted: July-13-2004 at 6:53am |
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Marty sent this to me,
"My 1966 C.C.Skylark is just like driving your car.Steering wheel on the left,gear selector on the dassh,gas pedal in the floorboard.That's the way you tell the difference between a Skylark and a Mustang.It has a Buick V-6 Super Saber motor in it." Thanks Marty, thought I might be NUTS, Found out that the reason mine has that setup is that the engine (chevy 283) has no timing chain. Instead, the Cam and Crank are meshed (they then turn in opposite directions). The steering wheel would be put on the side that a single person driving the boat would counteract the torque of the engine. Must have been WAY before you needed a spotter. Then again, this boat didn't have a bilge pump or a blower either. I am still looking for a STRUT. It's a long story but I am learning that it was probably no CC stock. The bolt pattern is CC standard I think because the one on loan to me from Woody at SECC matches, but the degree is WAY OFF. Woody sent me one that is about 12-13 degree and my boat needs about 18 degree. The boat was bought by my Grandpa from CC in 57 but with no motor (I guess he had a better idea). I am looking for a machine shop that might be able to make a strut for me. That is about the only thing keeping me from getting her on the water this summer. Thanks for the reply. I am getting some pictures as the work in progress continues. Jim |
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Keith
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Posted: July-13-2004 at 2:15am |
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The Skylark also had the steering on the left-hand side.
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64 Skier
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Posted: July-13-2004 at 1:36am |
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Seen a few 60's with the steering like a car. Not sure why. Interesting post.
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57correctcraft
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Posted: July-08-2004 at 7:50am |
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How come all of the boats I see on the water and all of the pictures on the forum have the steering wheel on the right side of the boat. My '57 Aqua Skier has it on the left hand side, just like my Chevy. How rare is this?
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