63 Transmission Help

I've just acquired what I believe to be a 1963 American Skier, sn. AM106
The engine is a Ford Y block with a single YH carter carb. The transmission was out of the boat and looks to be a c model Dearborn. The input shaft (sun gear in the Interceptor manual here) has the teeth rounded. Also the "damper plate" or coupling is missing, sorry if that's the incorrect name, there is nothing in my pile of parts to connect the flywheel to the transmission. Can anyone point me in the right direction to locate these or provide a part number?

Before I start replacing stringers I would like to be sure I can get the parts for the transmission.

Thank you for the help and a great site,
Jack

Thanks for the quick reply, here are a few pictures. I'll check with Billy.

The interior was complete but the wood is gone. I was surprised to find that the plywood was just screwed to the stringers, no bonding of any kind.

The engine/transmission is complete except for the coupler.


The model number on the timing cover shows it to be a 256 but the block casting number indicates a 272. The original owner was an engine builder so it is possible it has had some parts swapped. The engine is clean inside, water jackets look crack and corrosion free and it is full of clean oil. Should be a fun project.

i believe a BW will plug right in, pretty damn sure but not positive it will bolt right to the bellhousing, also I believe it does have a 26 spline input shaft which is the twin to the BW, so it shouldnt be hard to locate a damper. i do have a couple core dearbos and possibly could have the input shaft???? but i myself would do some research on plugging a BW back there.
can you take some more pics of the damaged shaft? and post? also pull the trans back and lets see what type of damper is in there

Peter, you are correct .. There was a late style dampner installed on the port engine and a coupler mounted on starboard. I had never seen a dampner on on a Dearbo, live and learn.
The BW will swap out with the Dearbo, I did this on Karens stroker motor. There is a weight gain of about 50 pounds with the Velvet Drive tho.
The smaller tranny should work just fine with the lower hp rating. My vote "keep it original"........boat dr

Thanks for the help everyone. Priority one is to keep it original.

Eric, If you want to part with the Dearbo's let me know I am interested. You can never have enough spares. There is no dampener or coupler on it now. When I got the boat the engine was just sitting on the stringer and blocks, the trans was in the front seat. The bolts for the coupler or dampener were in the bell housing.

The BW is a last resort if I can't find parts for the Dearbo.

I'll definitely put a dampener on it if there is one available.

There won't be much progress on it till the weekend when it warms up and I can pressure wash it. I'll post more pictures after I blow all the dead critters out of the hull.

Jack

Nice find Jack! I've not seen a blue top before and from the looks of her she is a true diamond in the rough. Welcome to CCFan and keep us all posted. Looking forward to seeing the progress and bringing her back to life. If you need some motivation then join us in Astor Fla March 25-27th for the annual Saint Johns River Run. You'll definately get something out of it and don't worry about bringing a CC. There will be plenty to choose from to catch a ride.
Keep up the good work!

wanted a pic of the bad input shaft, those dearbos are burned into the cells

Different looking input shaft than mine.

Maybe that type is meant for a dampner? Mine goes into a fixed coupler on the crank shaft.

I'll look today, smooth area for a pilot? can you also take a shot inside the bellhousing?

im getting the same feeling, i wonder why he needs an input shaft?

CCF web site.

that would be from the lack of a damper, i forgot to look for the shaft....I will look today
I would say your style was one of the ones that doesnt use a damper because of the spline damage/wear....good indicator of what the rest of the trans will look like inside

Eric,

If you come across the spacer that goes in front of the big bearing at the output end, I need that too. :) It beat the groove up some but I think it will clean up.

The original owner passed away and a good friend of mine was storing it at his warehouse for the family. The engine was headed for a rat rod and the boat was going to be scrapped, so it was on death row and got a pardon.

This is my first inboard, had outboards since I was twelve, still have several. I had an Evinrude dealership in the late 70's to early 90's but have always wanted an old wood inboard. This is a lot less work and will sound just as good.