1973 Wake Nautique
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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
Forum Name: Engine Repair
Forum Discription: Engine problems and solutions
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Printed Date: October-05-2024 at 6:43pm
Topic: 1973 Wake Nautique
Posted By: jman161
Subject: 1973 Wake Nautique
Date Posted: January-06-2017 at 9:36pm
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Hi Everyone, I'm new here but I have been a correct craft owner and fan for a long time! I am currently working on custom restoration of a 1973 Wake Nautique that I purchased about 10 years ago, but have finally got my hands in the motor. My boat has a Chrysler LM360 counter rotating motor and I am having some confusion hooking up the Raw water cooling system. The wifey is bugging me to get off the computer but I will upload some pictures of where I am at in the morning. If anyone has a diagram or pictures that they could share, it would be a great help! Thanks everyone in advance!!! I feel like I am hitting my head against a wall and its probably just a simple fix. |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: January-06-2017 at 9:49pm
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Jared, Welcome to CCfan. Yes, pictures would be great so we know where you're at. Once you get that 360 running, I suggest getting another computer!  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: jman161
Date Posted: January-06-2017 at 10:18pm
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haha! thanks for the tip, wifey is against technology in the house so looks like I'm going to have to extend my wifi to the garage
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Posted By: jman161
Date Posted: January-07-2017 at 12:37pm
Okay here are some pictures. It looks a little rough right now, but I plan on tightening everything up once it is running correctly.    
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Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: January-07-2017 at 2:38pm
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Jared, The Chrysler cooling systems are probably the most complex, with the two pickups and double chamber pumps. There are guys here who have figured them out though. If you havent found it yet, in the reference section above, there is an old chrysler engine manual that has a number of cooling system diagrams, one of which may resemble yours. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: MOBCHARTERS
Date Posted: January-07-2017 at 7:36pm
| I didn't realize you had a Chrysler LM360. I know the Crusader/ Merc Chevy small block inside and out.. I'm kinda lost on a Chrysler. I will ask around and see if I can find anything out from a few friends.. |
Posted By: jman161
Date Posted: January-07-2017 at 9:55pm
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Thanks mob, I think I am going to try to swap some hoses around tomorrow. Hopefully I can figure it out. |
Posted By: fgroce
Date Posted: January-28-2017 at 7:10pm
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I would highly recommend installing a spark arresting air filter on it. One big back fire and, you know how that story goes. Also keep a fire extinguisher handy when you fire it up. You would hate to have all that hard work go up in flames. ------------- FGroce 88 Ski Nautique For 28 years Now 2002 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: January-29-2017 at 6:40pm
Isn't that Edelbrock a spark arrestor? I had one on an olds 455 in a boat I used to have. ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
fgroce wrote:Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: January-29-2017 at 7:50pm
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Looks like a Pro-flo 1000? http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/mc/accessories/acc-proflo.shtml" rel="nofollow - air cleaner ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: January-29-2017 at 8:35pm
Yup and not a flame arrestor!  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: January-29-2017 at 10:57pm
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I thought anything with metal mesh surrounding it served as a flame arrestor. Wrong? ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: January-29-2017 at 11:00pm
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It has to be a fine mesh. The effect has something to do with cooling the flame so it can't sustain itself I think. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: January-29-2017 at 11:05pm
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http://www.popsci.com/diy/article/2009-12/gray-matter-built-lamp-doesnt-explode" rel="nofollow - Here it is ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: January-29-2017 at 11:09pm
Thanks Gary, that's really interesting info! ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |