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archreif
New member
Username: archreif
Post Number: 1
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 08, 2004 - 03:43 am: | 
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Hello, I�m going to restorate a boesch 500 with a graymarine 6 Cylinder and I need help to find technical infos or manuals. Carb and starter is missing. Numbers I can read: F600A 158624
Thank you
Bernd |
larry_from_maryland
Senior Member
Username: larry_from_maryland
Post Number: 168
Registered: 07-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 08, 2004 - 03:09 pm: |
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Thats an F series contental either 186 or 226ci |
archreif
New member
Username: archreif
Post Number: 2
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Monday, September 13, 2004 - 12:13 pm: |
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Larry, thanks for help, now I did find a 226 on the gear side.
Bernd |
2495mule
Visitor
| | Posted on Thursday, November 11, 2004 - 06:41 pm: |
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hello,I have a 1958 model Criscraft Sedan cruiser #26889 which came with a Chriscraft K engine . I now have A Graymarine #f600a 469. Will it fit? Where do I get the right motor mounts? |
bruce
Senior Member
Username: bruce
Post Number: 239
Registered: 07-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, November 13, 2004 - 04:48 pm: |
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Try posting on the ACBS.com site |
frankco
New member
Username: frankco
Post Number: 1
Registered: 02-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 10:50 pm: |
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I have just purchased a seized Graymarine 100 I haven't yet picked up the motor but I do know the head had a repair so I'm guessing the motor seized probably related to the repair. Should I assume it to be a 186ci model # is F5149. Any info will help.It is going in a 1941 barrelback Chris-Craft which I've had since 1986. |
andrew
Moderator
Username: andrew
Post Number: 1043
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 09:10 am: |
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Gray Model 100
- 6 cylinder
- 3-5/16 x 4-3/8
- 226 cid
- 100HP @ 3400 rpm
- 110HP @ 3600 rpm
From the maintenance handbook |
frankco
New member
Username: frankco
Post Number: 2
Registered: 02-2005
| | Posted on Monday, February 14, 2005 - 01:58 am: |
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I need a new head for a graymarine 100. It is model F5149, If you have one contact me at [email protected]
Thanks,
Frank Columbia |
andrew
Moderator
Username: andrew
Post Number: 1045
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, February 14, 2005 - 09:13 am: |
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Frankco,
Post a wanted ad in the classifieds. |
frankco
New member
Username: frankco
Post Number: 3
Registered: 02-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 - 02:09 am: |
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are continental 226 pistons the same as those used in a graymarine 226? |
larry_from_maryland
Senior Member
Username: larry_from_maryland
Post Number: 198
Registered: 07-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 - 01:42 pm: |
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Yes they should be the same. |
frankco
Member
Username: frankco
Post Number: 4
Registered: 02-2005
| | Posted on Friday, February 18, 2005 - 12:46 am: |
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Thank you Larry. I just picked up the motor and I'm glad to get it home It was a long trip from Alabama to northern Illinois. |
frankco
Member
Username: frankco
Post Number: 5
Registered: 02-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 01:33 am: |
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Are the valves the same part# for the Graymarine 100 5147 the same as the 6-244 express model? and for use of unleaded gas do you recommend that I have installed brass valve seals? I am totally rebuilding this motor and it doesn't have oil filter or thermostat from the factory should I convert to a closed system; I live where the water is generally warm around 80 degrees in the summer and 60 in winter.I also have a water pump on that uses a disk wiith angled impeller blades attatched to both sides of the disk, It seems to be in good order but can I convert this to a standard impeller with a central core and fins protruding outward. Is the old version of the impeller still available and if so what are the part numbers of impellers that I could use?
Thanks,
Frank Columbia |
frankco
Member
Username: frankco
Post Number: 6
Registered: 02-2005
| | Posted on Monday, February 28, 2005 - 02:32 am: |
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Where do I purchase brochures with a parts list for my graymarine 100 number 5147 and transmission parts list; It is a 1:1 with details of the planetary gears and other parts in the gearcase assembly. |
frankco
Member
Username: frankco
Post Number: 9
Registered: 02-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, April 21, 2005 - 10:08 pm: |
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I have a model 1E reverse gear model #57501 It is listed as a capital in the maintenance handbook.I then went to the Identification of parts booklet form 156 where I got the following part names. I found water damage to the driver gear, one of the reverse gear pinions and driven gear. The Driving Flange Drum had to be cut off the crankshaft.I also need to replace all bearings seal and gaskets. Every other part looks exceptionally good. Where can I get parts, and is it a capital or paragon unit?
Much Appreciated,
Frank Columbia
[email protected] |
bart
New member
Username: bart
Post Number: 3
Registered: 01-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2005 - 10:45 am: |
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Franco:
I just got a manual for the six-244 and it says you can run the engine on minimum 78-80 octane fuel with or without tetraethyl lead. You should not have to do anything with the valve seats to run it on unleaded fuel. |
Kees
Visitor
| | Posted on Saturday, November 05, 2005 - 05:29 am: |
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I have got a Gray Marine express super six engine, six - 244 MS, that is in good condittion and runs fine at higher revs. At stationary rev it runs very irregular and shuts down eventually.
I can't get the Zenith carburettor working proper and already cleaned it twice. Where can I find information on how to make it work and / or where can I get another / similar carburettor that works with this system. Thanks for any advice!
Kees, Amsterdam, the Netherlands |
thomas johnson
Visitor
| | Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 10:46 pm: |
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I am looking for a 6 volt cutout regulator/2 post pos grd. for 56 135 graymarine in a century resorter. Also want info on converting to 12 volt neg grd, looking for spare gen.
Tom Johnson |
Lawrence T Wolfe
Senior Member
Username: larry_from_maryland
Post Number: 155
Registered: 07-2003
| | Posted on Friday, April 28, 2006 - 11:56 am: |
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If you have that regulator you have a 3rd brush generator.You ajust the 3rd brush to vari the output.This system is old and outdated for a machine that you are useing and not just showing.The parts are still available to repair tractors and so are conversion parts to go to 12 volt neg.I suggest www.ytmag.com as a good site for parts and conversion info. |
Kevin Hanrahan
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| | Posted on Saturday, August 31, 2013 - 07:51 pm: |
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Hi All,
So I have an old Ventnor barn find I picked up last year. It appears to have not been in the water in 40 years judging by what I found and the condition of the belt, hoses, clamps, etc, all being very old technology.
It's a 6 volt positive ground electrical system, with dual Zenith carbs, updraft intake manifolds.
When I got it the floats were so far out of adjustment on the carbs that fuel couldn't enter the bowls. I rebuilt both carbs, set the floats, replaced the head gasket, the cylinder walls and valve-train are in great shape, very little wear.
The valves are set to spec. I also rebuilt the starter, new brushes, bushings, cleaned, it has a 6 volt electrical fuel pump, with an integral filter which I cleaned and also replaced the inline fuel filter.
I cleaned the air filters for both carbs, replaced the battery and cleaned all the terminals, wiring etc.
I replaced the head gasket with David Vaness' copper gasket and torqued. New plugs, checked the points, cap, wires, rotor and had to weld new teeth on the flywheel with my TIG welder and filed them up to get the starter to engage.
I've had it on the water a few times, and this last week I made final adjustments to the carb jets, idle and main, also the ignition timing. All in all it runs great, starts up and idles at first push of the button, but I cant get the engine to speed over 3000 rpm and it only goes about 25 mph, the Ventnor literature states that this model with the fireball six 150 should go 42 mph. I've also checked and adjusted the linkages for the carbs and I'm certainly getting full WOT on both. The prop is also in good shape. Does anyone know the maximum rpm for that engine and what am I missing to get more out of it?
It has a delco-remy distributor with a knob adjustment of some kind below the rotor housing, is this a manual advance adjustment?
TIA
Kevin
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Bruce Hall
Senior Member
Username: bruce
Post Number: 396
Registered: 07-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, August 31, 2013 - 08:58 pm: |
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From my 1950 Graymarine engine manual, The big HP Fireball six's are rated max HP at 4000 RPM. Timing advance issues?? Is the knob shown a grease cup? prop cavitation? All else fails- try a different prop with a bit less pitch. Any pictures of the Ventnor to share-bet it has a FIN! |
Kevin Hanrahan
Visitor
| | Posted on Sunday, September 01, 2013 - 12:39 pm: |
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I think it's timing related , however I have adjusted the timing at WOT and 3200 is the max rpm achieved, if its cavitation the rpm would be higher? I'll see if it's a cup.
No fin on this one, and it's a work in progress but I'm determined to use it more that work on it , I have enough other projects that are only projects not useable.
here's a link to some images!
Thanks!
http://imageshack.com/user/anradhn |
Roger DiRuscio
Senior Member
Username: solarrog
Post Number: 550
Registered: 03-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, September 01, 2013 - 12:58 pm: |
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Change out the points & condenser, There are shades of gray where they will run, but will burn the points up and not perform correctly |
Bruce Hall
Senior Member
Username: bruce
Post Number: 398
Registered: 07-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, September 01, 2013 - 08:31 pm: |
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Wow Kevin- is that the 18 ft hull?? Ought to haul- ass with the 150 fireball!! Love the non trip chines. Looks like it may be a '48-'49 year based on the "D" engine prefix. I have a plywood '47 -18 ft utility project that came with a 4-75 gray-has a formica ceiling liner and a big chrome bull nose ( circa 1947 trim)at the bow with a stylized "V" cast in it. '47 didn't have transom vents. See Speltz Real Runabouts book volume II pages 42-47 |
Kevin Hanrahan
Visitor
| | Posted on Monday, September 02, 2013 - 09:46 am: |
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It is an 18 foot. I'll replace the points and condenser and give that a try.
Thanks Bruce for the Speltz recommendation, It's tough finding good information on the Ventnors. |
Bruce Hall
Senior Member
Username: bruce
Post Number: 399
Registered: 07-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 02, 2013 - 11:26 am: |
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Kevin,Does the mechanical advance in the distributor seem to work on your Fireball 150?? Drop me an e-mail-compare notes on our boat projects- I have a barn full. Click on my user name for address. |
Jordan Heath
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| | Posted on Monday, September 30, 2013 - 06:55 pm: |
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Kevin, did you really pay $200 for it? What a steal! We are restoring a 21' Tailfin runabout. Was fortunate to get some original Ventnor literature and also have extensive info on Graymarine. You can check it out here: www.pleasurebent.com |
NWH
Member
Username: oldyankeebarn1390
Post Number: 4
Registered: 07-2007
| | Posted on Friday, May 23, 2014 - 02:56 pm: |
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I volunteer at a museum. Recently we were given a CC Galbraith (Keyport, NJ) 17' runabout with a Gray Marine Phantom Six - 104 engine. Boat and engine are all original. The engine was overhauled/rebuilt 20+/- years ago. The boat and motor have never been back in the water.
Where can I obtain a manual for the engine/ transmission?
What can anyone tell me about the boat? |
alexandre
New member
Username: alex_92
Post Number: 1
Registered: 09-2014
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 03, 2014 - 07:00 am: |
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Hello there,
Could you tell me how and where to drain the oil on a six gray marine 104?
Thank you very much for your help
friendships
Alex |
Bruce Hall
Senior Member
Username: bruce
Post Number: 448
Registered: 07-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 03, 2014 - 09:06 am: |
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Normal procedure is to suck it out through the dip stick tube with a plunger pump.... |
alexandre
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Username: alex_92
Post Number: 3
Registered: 09-2014
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 03, 2014 - 09:13 am: |
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Hello Bruce and thank you for your reply.
sorry I did not was specific in my question. Since there are no external oil filter change, is there a filter for replacement or cleaning? A huge thank you in advance, Alex |
Bruce Hall
Senior Member
Username: bruce
Post Number: 449
Registered: 07-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 03, 2014 - 01:31 pm: |
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No filter needing service..Be mindful that there is a oil pick up screen in the base that could clog should you develop oil pressure problems . Check with the moderator here to see if a service manual is available for your Gray engine. |
tom Pirro
New member
Username: tomsr
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2015
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 - 04:38 pm: |
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Hi, I have Twin Fireball 188 Gray Marine engines. Can anyone help me find intake manifold gaskets for them? Thank you. |
Tom Drozd
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Username: summerscape
Post Number: 4
Registered: 04-2015
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 - 04:56 pm: |
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Try contacting Graymarine, Kim Ramont at [email protected], his office number is 630-485-5007 or 630-584-1188
He is located at: 310 N. 6th Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
He bought out all the gray marine parts. He has a lot of stuff�. |
