81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

[Friscoboater]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

So my Dad came out today due to the fact it is supposed to get cold again tomorrow. It took us about four hours to get the engine back in and aligned. I will post the video tomorrow. I am just too tired to edit tonight.

One question. When you are aligning the engine, how easy should it be to push in the alignment bar? You will see in the video how much pressure i have to use. It goes it but you give it a little wiggle. From the grease marks on the shaft it is rubbing on the bottom. You cannot adjust the rear up or down, just the front. How would I get it better?

 

[MTribe08]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Looks Awesome! Man, you are so close and the good weather is right around the corner.

 

[clockwatcher]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

It does look nice. Trim pump, paint and cables look tight, better than new. Looking forward to the video.

 

[archbuilder]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

She looks right at home, great job! I can't wait to see the video!

 

[fat fanny]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Frisco I have never done it but I have read that you should have to adjust the front mount so it raises the front of the motor hence lowering the rear? If memory serve me correctly I/O's forum from the rapido engine swap thread last year. Hope this helps and man that rig keeps looking better and better almost there!

 

[tinkeringwackyone]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

sweet, waiting pics and vids, you should be proud. tink

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

That makes sense fat_fanny. When it warms back up I will give that a shot.

 

[roscottjr]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

If the coupler is rubbing on the bottom of the bar then the front of the engine needs to go up. If you mean the gimbal bearing is rubbing on the bottom of the bar then the front of the engine needs to go down. Hope that makes sense.

 

[roscottjr]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

After watching the video it sounds like the front of the engine needs to go down just a hair. You said in the video the allignment bar was hitting the top of the coupler. Letting the front of the engine down will bring the coupler up.

 

[roscottjr]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Oh, as long as your gimbal bearing is in correctly the bar should slide into the coupler just as easily as it slides thru the gimbal bearing with maybe a slight resistance due to any grease.

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

After the video I looked at the grease lines and the top had none and the bottom had lines.

Here is the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQSDGS4AgM

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

I hope that I got the block drained enough. It is not below freezing here. I put a heater inside the boat to help.

 

[tallcanadian]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

If you have an old blanket or tarp, you can throw that over it as well. However, I think you will be alright inside your garage.

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

That is the problem. it is outside. The boat is covers with a high quality cover, and I have a heater in there.

 

[archbuilder]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Great job on the video Frisco! I think you should be fine on the freezing issue, doubt it will get that cold. I can send you some snow if you need it, lol! Looking forward to hearing her run again!

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Well last night was a long one. We got about 6.5 inches of snow and the wind was just blowing like crazy and kept drifting up on the boat cover. I woke up every couple of hours to brush off the cover and check the temperature inside the cover.

This has been a crazy year for snow. We broke lots of records.

1. The most amount of snow in one winter. Something like 20 inches.
2. Biggest snowfall in one day @ 12.5 inches
3. Most amount of snow storms @ 6

I know this is because I bought a boat last year. Now I am off to enjoy the snow with my kids!

Anyway here are some pictures. The heater inside the cover kept it at a toasty 41 degrees and I wrapped the engine with a blanket. You would think I have a newborn in the house.

 

[bear_69cuda]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Hey Jay,

March snow in Texas.... What a trip! Happy Spring!

I just wanted to say how awesome your boat is brutha! The work you do is fantastic, the engine is smokin hot, and you and the family are gonna have a blast this summer!

You rock!

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Thanks alot Bear. I have seen snow in March, but not this much. Here is the funny thing. Tomorrow it is going to be 65! Go figure.

 

[skinny chicken]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

I've been watching you build from day one. You have done a great job. The quality of your work is top notch. Me and my whole family are looking forward to the finished product. Your almost their keep up the great work.

 

[archbuilder]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

I hear you Jay.....no more white stuff!