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    Are Oil Drain Kits a good thing?

    I have always hated pulling the oil through a dipstick to drain my oil in my 302. I saw a kit that used a 42" long rubber hose with a cap that looked like a good idea. I would imagine you would fish it through the bilge drain hole and drain it into a pan. I was wondering first, what size my...
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    Ford/Volvo Exhaust Test

    I tested the Volvo/Osco manifolds to 15-20#. Basically they both held. One had the slightest leak (less than a drop in ten minutes at 17 PSI. I was wondering if I should let it go, you know, if it isn't broke why fix it. My reasoning was that if probably never has more than a few PSI...
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    Replace, Repair, Use Ford/Volvo

    I am rebuilding my Ford 302/Volvo 270 Drive, looking at a boat that is 36 years old and was in storage for the last 10. I have some questions that I have broken down regarding parts. Coil (rebuild, replace, use) I replaced one failed one after the first ten years. Fuel Pump (rebuild...
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    Cooling system questions on Ford/Volvo 270

    I am rebuilding the raw water pump on my Ford/Volvo 270. I got a new impeller and gaskets. Should I put it back together with vaseline or some non rubber attacking grease? The circulating pump has never been replaced in over 35 years. Should I replace it? Last, what kind and temperature of...
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    Testing, Painting, Installing Exhaust Manifolds

    I am reinstalling my OSCO manifolds on a 302 Ford after an engine rebuilding. Should I use additional sealant? Also, what paint would work well. I notice that the paint is gone on the portions near the engine head. Last but not least, I planned on water testing before installing. What PSI...
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    Mechanical vs Electric Fuel Pump

    I am restoring a '74 Glastron boat powered by a 302 Ford. I have noticed that many of the boats are using and electric fuel pump. Since the boat has not been run for ten years I am wondering if I should go back with a new mechanical fuel pump or convert to an electric. Recommendations? Jim
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    '74 Glastron/Volvo 270 What next?

    Thanks for some good help I installed the rebuilt engine today through the transom. One of the surprises to me was how well the rubber hoses and parts have held up. I am going to replace both bellows, of course but have a few questions. The Volvo 270 outdrive seems to be in good shape. I...
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    1974 Caulkins Trailer Restoration

    I am restoring a Caulkins trailer that goes with my 1974 Glastron 1/0 Boat. The trailer is a single axle with trailer brakes that I assume are badly in need of repair. I was wondering about replacing the conventional surge brake, drum brakes with newer disk brake systems. I would appreciate...
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    A Penetrating Post from Rocky Road

    Rocky Road posted this and I just by chance saw this but I think it deserves a post on its own right. Jim Old July 7th, 2010, 05:33 PM Rocky_Road's Avatar Rocky_Road Rocky_Road is online now Lieutenant Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 1,479 Default Re: Help! -...
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    Sealing Bellows Volvo 270

    I am installing new bellows on my '74 Volvo 270 outdrive. I cleaned up the exhaust transom connection (which showed some corrosion) and primed it ready to go. I noticed that there is a groove in the metal and a corresponding ridge on the bellows. Should I apply a sealant when installing the...
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    U-Joint seal woes Volvo 270

    Sorry to bring up multiple issues but I have been rebuilding a '74 Glastron Ford/Penta 270 drive and came up with the problem of a worn seal surface on the forward yoke of the U-joint where it slips over the splined shaft. Since it is old and the yoke is now discontinued I had the choice of...
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    Volvo 270 shredded impellers?

    Don, I enjoyed your article on summerization. I have a '74 Glasstron/Volvo with a 302 Ford. It has a fresh water pump with a rubber impeller. One time I started it up and it shredded the impeller, probably locking up dry. There seems to be a brief period where there is no water to...
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    Volvo 270 Clamp ring question

    I am rebuilding a Ford 302/Volvo Penta 270 drive. It is in a 74 Glastron. I pulled out the engine, had it rebuilt, adding new seals and bearings to the Volvo housings. I am now installing the engine and housings through the transom with the two large rings. My question involves whether a...
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    74 Glastron Volvo 270 Ford 302

    I am rebuilding my 74 Glastron Volvo/Ford 302 and I believe the use what is called a flex plate which attaches to the flywheel and is connected to a splined shaft. Does anyone know a source for such a thing? Jim
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    Them's the brakes--Trailer Brake Questions

    I have an old Calkins trailer with brakes that need repair. I have heard that the disk brakes are better, except I heard they lock up when backing up. Can anyone give me sources, tips, recommendations for my hydraulic surge brake project? Jim
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    Ain't it the pits in my fiberglas hull

    I have an older Glastron boat. After I owned it for a few years it. Small bubbles started forming on the bottom. If you picked them out with a knife it looked like a bubble in the gel coat. Any suggestions on how to fix this? P.S. I saw a Glastron in this forum with extensive transom rot...
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    Exploration about Explorer engine change

    Click link for picture http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee304/modela/DSC00526.jpg I have a Glastron ?74 boat with a 302 Ford 200hp engine. It is a Volvo/Penta I/O unit. After finding the old engine was questionable (it was locked up which turned out to be the starter) I pulled it out and...
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    Glastron '74 Exhaust Manifold woes

    I have a 302 Ford/Volvo Outdrive in my Glastron '74 194 Boat. It has a log style manifold with Glastron cast in it. There is a round gasket at the rear of the manifold plus one on each end. Any ideas where I can get these? I have heard that the Volvo 270 outdrive really limits power. Should...
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    Help on 302 Decision

    Hello out there: I want to find out more about Ford engines, specifically for my boat. It is a 1974 Glastron that I am rebuilding. I had it in storage, I usually store it well, fogging it, draining the block, etc. But I sat for 12 years when we moved in to town from living on a lake. I pulled...
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