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  1. chconger

    Getting error "You are not authorised to post"

    Hi I am getting this error intermittently when I try to post. Am I doing something wrong here? Thanks Chris
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    OMC Cobra Tilt Trim Priming

    Hi All Just putting my Glastron together (year 3) and can not seem to get the tilt trim pump to prime. I had the hoses off for the rebuild in my signature; they are back in place now. They lost fluid in the process. So I need to refill.. Electrics work fine. And everything worked when I...
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    Where do Cobra transom plate ground straps go??

    Hi Guys I am re-installing a Cobra 5.0L engine on a rebuilt boat (see resto link in my signature) and cannot find where the ground straps on the transom plate connect to. I cant figure the large end of the black insulated wire, and the open end of the stainless strap. I read the black wire...
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    OMC Cobra vs Mercruser keyhole

    Hi All Is there any difference? I am in the middle of a restore (see my thread below) and just wondering: :rolleyes: if i wanted to say farewell to the OMC, do I have to muck with the keyhole? Already cut for the cobra; Thanks Chris
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    1963 Cadorette assesment

    Hey All A buddy of mine is interested in purchasing the this boat; I really like the glass layup here; Now he is not interested in getting into a full on restoration. So a principal thing is to determine the state of the stringers and transom. The current owner says the boat is...
  6. chconger

    1988 Glastron GX 199 Restoration

    Hi All As Wood suggested I am starting a thread to compile everything happening with this restoration. Here is what she looked like before; I started to repair the battery tray on the port side, then found the transom rotted, So I pulled the engine; then pulled up all the floor as the...
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    Got the hog

    Hi All I am about to replace stringers in my Glastron. I am going to do that one at a time (so I have 3 to level up with at any time) Now I am working from Sb to port. There are 4 stringers. Before I pulled out the SB most stringer, I placed a straight edge on the hull under the stringer...
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    Regarding hard points while bedding stringers

    Hi All I will be installing stringers soon on the Glastron. I read that they are not to touch the hull, but must float a 1/4 inch above to avoid hard points. Now I see a lot of people use PL Premium as a bedding. Is this because it stays a bit flexible after is dries? And does that mean...
  9. chconger

    Western red cedar for stringers?

    Hi All Any reason not to use it in my '1990 SSV 199 Glastron for stringers? Seems like rot resistance is on par with Honduran Mahogany. I would prefer White Oak but can't find it in 12' length here. Thanks Chris
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    1990 Glastron SSV 199 bizzaro engine mounts

    Hi All I am deep into it. All decking (floor) is out, and now assessing the stringers. There are two short (about 3') stringers that run beside the engine mounts. They are rotted so I cut them out today. Its the engine mounts themselves that are perplexing me. I drilled an explore hole near...
  11. chconger

    Disconnecting Tilt Trim hydraulic lines

    Hi All 1990 OMC Cobra with 302 Ford I am in the process of rebuilding my transom. I have the engine out and all the drive / gimbal housing / transom mount off the boat. Basically down to the keyhole now. (surprisingly simple work) Anyhoo... I got my transom mount out by sliding it through...
  12. chconger

    Need to pull 5.0 (FORD) cobra engine.

    Hi All Well, my transom is rotted and needs to be replaced. Good times ahead. First step is to pull the engine. Any links to images / videos for OMC guidance on pulling a 5.0 motor? I see stuff on Mercruser but have not found OMC yet. Thanks Chris
  13. chconger

    Why are ski / wakeboard boats inboards?

    Wondering what the advantage is there?
  14. chconger

    Who built boats best?

    OK all you seasoned restorers out there... If you were going to go on the used market for a 10+ year old runabout, who (what firms) built their boats "made to last"? What were the companies / factories / era's that turned out well made boats, with superior techniques and craftsmanship...
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    Tipping point to replace a transom?

    Hi All I have a 1990 Glastron SSV199. I am replacing some of the decking, and flotation foam on the port side, about 1/2 back to the stern. Did the starboard side last year. Stringers, engine-mounts are fine. Yay. (Edit; no they were not - did not understand what I was doing at the time) But...
  16. chconger

    Re-installing pivot housing

    Hi Folks I am re-installing my pivot housing and not having joy aligning the 1/2" hex drive "hinge bolts" with the female threads in the housing. Both sides! I turn and turn...adjust alignments, and they just will not grab that bloddy thread. I needed to pack up and walk away today out of...
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    What kind of boat is on the iboats main page?

    Hi All What king of boat is that blue bowrider on the main page scroll? I like it.... Thanks Chris
  18. chconger

    Intermittent ESA in Cobra

    Hi I have just replaced my ESA to find it behaves as the old one. Basically when i manually depress the normally open switch that rides the cam, it does not stumble the engine reliably. It probably stumbles the engine about 10% of the time. I have gone over the wiring and confirmed...
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