Chris-Craft 283 V-8 Engine User Manual

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Breaker contacts ahould
be
set with a
gap
of 017
inch for Auto Litc
distributors
and
016 inch for
DelcoRemy
distributors
The
ignition timing
should
always
be
reset
using
a
timing light
Inspect
all wires and
connections
and
clean
up any
corrosion
at
connections if
present
Sparlc
pluge
should be cleaned and
regapped
periodically
Make certain
there are
no
cracke in
the
porcelain
and that the terminals are clean
and
tight
Any spark
plug
which
is
found to have
burned or
badly
worn electrodes should be
replaced
For
model
283
Chris Craft
Marine
Engines
we
recommcnd
Champion
UJ 6
spark
plugs
and
the
correct
gap
is
028
inch
BATTERY
The
battery
should be
kept
near full
charge
To check
the condition
of the
battery
specific
gravity
readings
should be taken
For
further detail
concerning
batteries
consult
your
Boat Owners
Manual
Also
keep
the
battery
filled
with
pure
water to the
proper
level
distilled
water is
best
Never let the
level
go
below
the
top
of the
plates
in the
battery
ALTERNATOR
GENERATOR AND VOLTAGE REGULATIOR
On
generators
make
sure
generator
is
mounted
securely
and
the
generator
belt
is
tightened
so that
approximately
12
deflection is
present
The alternator
or
generator
and
voltage
regulator
should
always
be of
the same
make
and
should
only
be
adjusted
and
repaired by
Auto Lite
or Delco
Remy
United Motors
Service
stations which have instruments and
information
necessary
to
correctly
re
pair
these
units
On
alternators check drive
belt tension
and
alignxnent carefully
particularly
after
installation of new
belts
Retightening
new belts is
very
often
necessary
after a
few
hour
s NOTE If
the alternator fan can be rotated
by pulling
on a
fan blade with one
finger
the
belt
is
too loose and must be
tightened
STARTING MOTOR
Make
certain the
starting
motoris mounted
securelyand
the Bendixdrive
is freefrom
dirt If the Bendix
drive accumulates
gummy deposits
these should be
cleanedusing
kerosene and
a brush After
cleaning apply
10
engine
oil
sparingly
to thearmature
shaft and
screw threads
The
starting
solenoid
should be
clean
connected
securely
and
operating
properly
FU E
L
SYSTEM
CAUTION
F UEL R
EQUIR
EMENT
The
gasoline
recommended for
Chris Craft
Marine
Engines
is a Marine leaded fuel
but must have a minimum octane
rating
of at least
92 research
method
When Marine
white
gasoline
is used the
same
above octane
rating
is recommended and
it
is also
recommended to
occasionally
use marine
leaded
fuel
particularly
in
new
engines
or
after
overhaul
CARBURETOR
The
carburetor is
guaranteed
and serviced
by
the manufacturer
and his
distributors
Check
the
carburetor name
plate
for
manufacturer

Chris-Craft 283 V-8 Engine Specifications

General

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