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I just finished restoring a 1977 CV-23 I/O I have completely replaced all the wood in the boat. I then installed a Alpha1 Gen 2 drive. And a new 383 small block about 360 HP and 410 Torque. I have raised the drive 2 inches. The hull is blueprinted, sharpened strakes, knife edged the transom, and...
I have a 1973 glastron with a ford 302 and a 270 VP outdrive had a bad shake in it. I took the out drive off and there is nothing left of the bearings. I was wondering If need to remove the engine or if I can do it with out taking the engine out. Also what parts do I need if any one would have...
I have a 72 Glastron with a 302 and a 270 outdrive i was wondering if i could just switch out the lower unit and put a 280 lower on it instead. I hate how the water sprays up off the 270 exhaust Tab that and the 280 i think looks alot better. Thanks For the info
I have a 72 glastron with a 302 and a 270 volvo out drive. I had the engine and out drive off this spring, to find a water leak turned out to be a very small hole in the bellows. Any way last year when the boat was under power and turning i got a large vibration and would seem like it would...
I have a 1981 Chrysler 55hp out board (model # 559H1N) and the lower unit was full of metal shavings. I was wondering if there is a place to buy the parts to repair this and a breakdown so i can get everything i need. Or what years and motors will the lower unit interchange with so i can find a...
i have a mid 70s glastron with a 302 and a 270 outdrive i need to replace the u joints. I was wondering if there is a part number for this my local volvo dealer said i had to buy the whole shaft. I am replacing the bellows had a water intrusion problem should fix that but one u joint was bad so...
I have a glastron Boat 72 i belive it has a 270 volvo outdrive and a 302 engine. My starter started turning over slower and slower then quit i noticed that there was some water dripping from it. Removed starter and replaced it loosened flywheel cover and drained water. (let girlfriends brother...
I believe that it is around a 74 glastron V184 I can not get it to run right i think that I have the firing order wrong, A few of the cylinders at not firing. The firing order on the valve cover matches the firing order for a 351 but the valve cover says it is a 302. I have tried both the 351...
