Chris-Craft 283 V-8 Engine User Manual

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installation or
can be welded
giving
the
required
angles
Be
sure to use correct
diameter
exhaust
pipe
and
keep
bends
to
a
minimum
to
insure
least amount of ex
haust
restriction
possible
RECOMMENDED
EXHAUST SIZ ES
Model 283 dual exhaust
21
2
I D each
Model 283
single
exha ust
31 2
I
D
each
If both a muffler and an exhaust
deflector
at the end of the tube are
used
4 exhaust size will be
required
We
strongly
recommend the use
of standard Chris Craft
exhaust elbows for connec
ting
from the exhaust manifold
to
copper
tube or exhaust
hose water
cooled
exhaust
systems
The exhaust elbows are
designed
to
give
minimum back
pressure
and are
easy
to
install
COOLING WATER
INTAKE
The dual water
pump requires
two inlet
hoses
34
I
D
hose which will not col
lapse
easily
should be used Dual
34
intake
thru hull
fittings may
be used
or
a
neat installation can be made
using
a
single
Ghris Craft 04
11 23093 intake
scoop
and
a Chris Craft 04 11 68912
Y
fitting
dual
hose
adapter
ENGINE
CONTROLS
Various controls will have to be
connected to the
engine
All
linkages
should be
made
strong
enough
to
withstand
any
strain to which
they
will be
subjected
and di
rect
positive
action
is
necessary
in all
connections
Keep play
at
a minimum
With manual reverse
gears
a
hand
lever
may
be mounted
directly
on
the
reverse
gear
cross shaft or
a
remote control can
be linked
through
suitable bell cranks
and
pipe
connections
to the
engine
With
hydraulic
reverse
gears
suitable
push pull
controls
may
be
installed Full
travel through
the control
lever
range
must be
present
at
the
engine
Suitable throttle controls
skiould be
installed and connected to the
proper
carburetor
arms Make sure
that the throttle on the carburetor
will
open
andclose all
theway
All
switches should be resistant to
rust and corrosion for marine use
They
shoiild
be
connected as shown in the
wiring
diagram
INSTRUMENTS
An oil
pressure gauge
tachometer arid
ammeter should be installed
A
fitting
is
provided
an
each
engine
at
top
front for an oil
pressure gauge
In
the same
local
ity
a
fitting
is
provided
for the attachment
of
a tachometer drive
cable The cable
is
driven at one
half
engine
speed
and a suitable
tachometer should be used
Some
tachometer cable installations
will
require
a
90
angle adapter
at the
enKine
The
ammeter should be wired
into the electrical
circuit
as detailed on
the
engine wiring
diagram
If
desired
temperature gauges
or
warning
indicators
mayalso
be
installed
There are threaded holes suitable for the
insertion
of
temperature
gauge
senders
on
both sides of
the
engine
iri the
Y s
between the manifolc
anc
c lincic r
head

Chris-Craft 283 V-8 Engine Specifications

General

Brand	Chris-Craft
Model	283 V-8 Engine
Category	Engine
Language	English