Search results

  1. K

    Ho many batteries do I need?

    I was thinking of getting a three battery charger, but heard that running 12v house loads off the (two battery 24v trolling motor) would be a problem. honestly this is all new to me, and I’m kinda lost. Don’t really want four batteries. Don’t really want the weight either, but if running...
  2. K

    Trim wiring

    I don’t know if yours is the same as mine. If I could look at a picture of the trim unit and the junction box it would help
  3. K

    Glastron HPV 165 restoration

    Spartans. It sure would be nice if you could share a few pictures along the way. I have an HPV175 that I’m trying to decide if I’m gonna try to fix it.
  4. K

    Starter Bendix Wont Drop

    Won’t the spring lose it’s strength if it’s compressed like that for a long period of time? Mine is doing the same thing…
  5. K

    Ho many batteries do I need?

    I think there’s still time to exchange the onboard charger for one that would charge more batteries, but not much time left to make the exchange. Just want to kinda future proof the boat with one onboard charger.
  6. K

    Ho many batteries do I need?

    The reason I ask about the amount of batteries is because a purchased an onboard dual battery charger to maintain my cranking battery while I was working on the boat. However, during my research about boat wiring I’ve discovered that this 17ft boat is boarder line between a 55 thrust trolling...
  7. K

    1977 Evinrude 175hp. Is it worth fixing?

    I think it’s supposed to be this
  8. K

    1977 Evinrude 175hp. Is it worth fixing?

    This may seem like a dumb question but… The clymer shop manual isn’t specific for this motor. How do you figure out what gearcase your dealing with, mechanical, hydro mechanical, and mostly what I’m after is what lower unit gear lube I’m supposed to use. Is there a resource out there where I...
  9. K

    1977 Evinrude 175hp. Is it worth fixing?

    Next step is to test for spark and then go ahead and re-do the fuel system/carburetors, is that right? Then the lower unit/water pump impeller system? Then see if it runs? I’m just trying to get a game plan together. If I do these things and it turns out that the motor is still good, I’m...
  10. K

    1977 Evinrude 175hp. Is it worth fixing?

    the carburetors are on the “to do list”. Also all the fuel lines, and I have to figure out a way to get the metal fuel tank cleaned. Apparently the fuel tank has sludge and trash in it,
  11. K

    1977 Evinrude 175hp. Is it worth fixing?

    Racerone suggested I start my assessment of an old boat by trying to see if the motor was worth fixing. I did the compression check this morning. Engine doesn’t start, so it was a cold check. All six cylinders read between 110 and 112. Drained the lower unit oil, and it did have a tiny bit of...
  12. K

    1977 Glastron 175hp 175hpv “Free Boat” project

    Ok. Got it. Thank you.
  13. K

    1977 Glastron 175hp 175hpv “Free Boat” project

    Oh. Ok. My apologies. So if there’s a motor question it goes in the motor forum, electrical question, in the electrical forum, etc. is that right? Still learning.
  14. K

    1977 Glastron 175hp 175hpv “Free Boat” project

    A few pics
  15. K

    1977 Glastron 175hp 175hpv “Free Boat” project

    Did the compression check this morning. Engine doesn’t start, so it was a cold check. All six cylinders read between 110 and 112. Drained the lower unit oil, and it did have a tiny bit of milky oil come out at first, maybe a teaspoons worth. The rest was a dark green color. It also had a...
  16. K

    1977 Glastron 175hp 175hpv “Free Boat” project

    One bright side about the wiring being so messed up is that I don’t actually have to document how it currently is configured. lol I will document the the start battery wires and harness though. Thank you all.
  17. K

    1977 Glastron 175hp 175hpv “Free Boat” project

    Thanks zool. That sounds like a good place to start. question; before I start cranking this motor over to do the compression test, do I need to fog spray the cylinders or anything like that? Is there a potential for the rings to scratch up the cylinder walls. I’m not a mechanic so I’m not...
  18. K

    1977 Glastron 175hp 175hpv “Free Boat” project

    Yeah…. Engine is the original 2-stroke.
  19. K

    1977 Glastron 175hp 175hpv “Free Boat” project

    Thank you for the sage advice briangee. The high cost of boats right now is daunting. Also, due to my ignorance about all things boat related, I strongly hesitate to actually purchase a used boat that may be cosmetically concealing the same issues. because of these two factors and the fact...
  20. K

    1977 Glastron 175hp 175hpv “Free Boat” project

    First of all, I’m new to forums and new to this forum, and I apologize for making mistakes. I didn’t realize that some of these threads were 10+ years old, and that if you post something it can’t be deleted, so sorry about the newbie mistakes. I’ve been looking at a lot of the information on...
Top