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    Fuel Pump Tearing

    Yes, i agree. I believe it may have ripped due to improper placement against the casting. What i dont get is how the engine could run as good as it did improperly placed like that?
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    Fuel Pump Tearing

    Hey guys, @Chris1956 - The Order numbers i posted represent the install placement order of fuel pump parts, not the screws. Basically, picture #2 shows the correct install order and somehow my engine ran great with it in the incorrect order. I have since ordered new parts, and the engine now...
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    Fuel Pump Tearing

    Hello everyone, 1981 Mercury 115hp i6 'tower of power' here hooked up to a Glastron CVX-535 We rode out all spring no issues then one day after a long cruise up and down the creek the ol' Merc started shutting off on us close to the ramp. I took it home and played with the carbs, ran it the...
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    1981 Merc 115 i6 issues

    Racerone, Yes new impeller a while back before ever setting her in the water (pee stream currently very strong). No T-stat on this model correct. Interesting point about the local water temp! Currently in Jax FL. it is around 60 degrees, could that be a factor? Will look into low speed adj...
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    1981 Merc 115 i6 issues

    Edit for Admin: double post here please delete.
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    1981 Merc 115 i6 issues

    Hello all! Sorry it has been some time but i finally got a chance to test ride everything. I installed a new fuel pump kit and the permanent 19 gallon gas tank at bow. Overall the ol' Tower of Power ran like a bat out of hell !!!!!!!!! (no ball pumping required by my lady this time around :LOL:)...
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    1982 Glastron C-535 Restoration

    Todhunter - Man wow yea that is a high quality restore, your gel-coat work looks fantastic too! Thank you for sharing!
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    1982 Glastron C-535 Restoration

    Unfortunately I was reframing the rear seat supports yesterday and dry fitted the existing cushions. It creaked and cracked and separated at the seams when I sat down but mostly held together. It sucks to say bur will have to be replaced after a couple of rides. -__-
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    1982 Glastron C-535 Restoration

    Todhunter, Thank you for the information it is very helpful! Your scope sounds almost spot on to mine except my captain chair structurals are compromised but the rear seating seems to be repairable. I have noticed the vertical racing stripe 'look' on seats has kind of faded out in todays...
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    1982 Glastron C-535 Restoration

    QBhoy, hey thank you for sharing man i bet she flies (75 mph?!) with that 150!! Yea so this is a Glastron Carlson C-535 just under 18' with the 115 tower of power. Such a fun boat, i have always wanted one! I want to save it so bad but it just has that stiff feeling to it and the florida...
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    1982 Glastron C-535 Restoration

    Hey Briangcc, I am mechanically inclined and love working on boats & outboards. When it comes to fabrics, i for some reason just do not have the touch. I tried a couple times in the past on previous boats unsuccessfully. Although i have built the structural parts, foam, etc. and had a guy do the...
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    1982 Glastron C-535 Restoration

    Hello all! I am currently restoring an old 80's Glastron. Currently, i am aiming to replicate the upholstery. Looking at the pics you see everything is there and it actually is all together and fairly solid. Unfortunately due to age, it is very dry-rotted and i am afraid after a couple of runs...
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    1981 Merc 115 i6 issues

    UPDATE: Hello all, so the maiden voyage was a success. I was able to get the carb mix screws tuned in good and we idled down the creek for roughly 10 minutes at 1000 rpms. We slowly started to get on plane and the engine began to bog. I had my lady pump the primer ball and the ol Tower of Power...
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    1981 Merc 115 i6 issues

    Thanks Chris, I will give this a try today.
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    1981 Merc 115 i6 issues

    Racerone, Digging into this info and I don’t see a transfer port cover for my engine. I do see them for earlier models (1979). Maybe I’m mistaken? Are these bleed inserts external or internal? Setting low mixture screws has been challenging, it seems to be changing its needs when setting on...
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