iBoaters,
I'm having some trouble with my trim system. Having got all of the pieces back together after 10mons of tear down and rebuild, my initial excursion with the boat was delayed by a trim motor that didn't work. I kind of expected it as the boat had sat untouched for roughly four years...
Iboaters,
I've noticed that there is a fairly deep hole, about 0.10" in dia x ~0.25" deep on the port side of my lower gearcase housing (see photos).
Is this a corrosion pit?!? It isn't a designed/functional feature that I can leave alone, is it?
Assuming that it is a corrosion pit and...
Re: 2001 Glastron VP 5.0GL-C, Raw Water pump leaking at plastic tube/pump housing joi
Please see attached.
An additional note regarding the "freewheeling tubes": The plastic tubes that insert to the cast pump housing tubes can rotate infinitely (non-threaded). Maybe there should be an...
Fellow Iboaters,
I attached a water hose for the first time to my engine to be able to attempt the first fire-up of the rebuilt engine.
We found a multitude of small leaks in the water system that we successfully addressed. However, there were two that really we were not able to fix: both of...
Finally attempted to start my motor today.
I was able to crank the motor 2-3 X's @10s ea, 30s rest. with the ignition disabled to get fuel to the carb and re-prime (used a primer tool prior and 1/2 drill"...do not use a 3/8" or you'll burn it up) the oil system. Hooked up the ignition, went...
Gents,
I've finished a rebuild of my motor - have everything back in the boat and am preparing an attempt to bring it to life tomorrow. Have a lingering doubt, however. I can't, for the life of me, find the cable for the crank position sensor. I'm far from perfect, but made an honest effort...
Gents,
After almost 7 months of off-hours work, I'm beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I have a few more details to suss out before I can button everything up, most of which revolve around the Sterndrive.
First, the u-joint yoke shaft. I had to hack the original in half to...
Hi All,
In removing my engine from the boat for a rebuild, I managed to shear off the heads of all four front engine mount bolts. I have a 5.0 VP GL engine in a 2001 Glastron 205GT.
I spent the better part of yesterday soaking them with the PSF/Acetone rust solution and attempting to...
Re: Need Suggestions for stubborn 5.0GL/SX outdrive
Don,
Went with your suggestion, and it worked. Thanks for your help.
For other people's reference, a sawzall + 2ea. 10" heavy-metal-specific blades +30m operating the saw in a very awkward position = success.
I did actually try the...
Hello All,
I wrote a while back about a Glastron 205GT with an overheated/vapor-locked VP 5.0GL motor that has sat for three years. I decided to buy it and am in the process of trying to bring it back to life.
I spent the past weekend trying to remove the motor with very little success...
Noob Considering purchase of "Blue Flush Cap Overheated" 2003 Glastron Volvo 5.0 GL
Hello All,
Have always wanted to have a boat - finally have the means to consider getting one.
There's a local listing of a 2003 runabout with a 5.0L GL motor that has been overheated. Apparently, the...
