My 1968 Glastron GT160 rebuild......

[Corjen1]

Re: My 1968 Glastron GT160 rebuild......

Welp...Pretty good day......finally figured out the tilt/trim issue and started getting itchy for some 2 stroke exhaust smell.......









Pretty sure that dog will hunt!!!! Initial observations.....I think it may be idling a bit high, but stable, and steady, nice response off the throttle. There seemed to be a "clicking" in reverse until throtle up. (dont know if thats how they are or not....it was unexpected is all) I defiantly will be replacing the impeller, the "pee stream" was not as forceful as I would have expected.....

I will post a video if I can get it off of my stinking phone......

Let me know if this link doesnt work...

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=802029676491950&l=7609701688338645725

have a good evening all!!!!

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: My 1968 Glastron GT160 rebuild......

Uhmmm, YEAH!!!!!! That'll Work!!!!! Congrats on gettin the mechanicals all worked out!!!!!

 

[GT1000000]

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Ahhhhhh! the sweet sound of the Tower of Power! yeah Baby!:whoo:

 

[Corjen1]

Re: My 1968 Glastron GT160 rebuild......

Uhmmm, YEAH!!!!!! That'll Work!!!!! Congrats on gettin the mechanicals all worked out!!!!!

WOG, since you have a complete boat.....we should be seeing more than running on muffs soon!!!!!

 

[archbuilder]

Re: My 1968 Glastron GT160 rebuild......

there is nothing like the sound and smell of a tower of power......yum! Sounds like you have solid girl there. I'm not sure on the clicking, mine has never done that but honestly I haven't had it in reverse on the stand.

 

[jbcurt00]

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That'll certainly put some giddy up in a GT160 B)

Sounds great! I like the camera guy backing up everytime you blipped the throttle

 

[Corjen1]

Re: My 1968 Glastron GT160 rebuild......

That'll certainly put some giddy up in a GT160 B)

Sounds great! I like the camera guy backing up everytime you blipped the throttle

HAHA JB, that was my oldest boy..... I think it half scared him.....

 

[Daniel1947]

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Corjen, not sure what kind of "clicking" you are hearing. I have a 1989 Mercury 150HP BlackMax, and it ran great. Boat was bought used and near the end of my first season of use, I was noticing a slight "clicking." As an old auto mechanic, I wouldn't have called it a tapping as in lifter, (I know there are no lifters in these engines) It was noticeable when idling out of "No Wake Areas" etc., and seemed to stop, or at least I couldn't hear it, on power up. However, I was out running it getting ready to put it on the trailer and bring her home, when it locked up. Thank goodness was too far from the marina, ran trolling motor for a little while, then tried the 150 again, it cranked, ran for a little while and locked up again. Long story short...burnt number 3 piston...which locked it up. Have since rebuilt the engine and had it out late last summer. It was suggested to me by a few forum members up in the engine section that it was ignition. Not sure what the problem was, but everything has checked out. I will be tearing into the boat shortly, actually should be starting a thread in a couple days, to rebuild deck, stringers etc., LOL, if it ain't one thing it is another. Just a little info, hope it helps.

 

[eggs712]

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I've messed with the control box cables for a TOP lately, and it had a very slight click when cranking and when running in idle. A little prop spinning in neutral is normal, but mine was much too fast. All
I had to do was adjust the shifting cable ever so slightly, and now the prop doesn't budge in neutral and the clicking is gone. Hopefully that helps!

Another quick tip for those inlines for when you splash is when shifting, make sure to NOT ease it into gear. Shift quickly until you hear it firmly thunk into gear.

Enjoying reading your progress!

 

[Corjen1]

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Thanks Eggs, I appreciate the feedback...

 

[Corjen1]

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Hey WOG, here is that branding iron that I was telling you about.....







Here is a link, but im sure you can find them for less dollars.....


Wood Branding Irons at Rockler: Custom Branding Irons

 

[Corjen1]

Re: My 1968 Glastron GT160 rebuild......

Made a little progress today......hope it to be able to install the transom next weekend and at least one of the stringers!!!

Had to do a bit of trimming on the transom ( was about 1/4 in too tall), trimed and re-CSM's the edges. Also cut out the cup for the bilge drain







This is the floor for the bow, the fuel tank sits on this.....



Thats enough for today, my back said your are done!!!! I'll be back at it tomorrow. Have a good night all!!!

 

[ahmincha]

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Looking good corjen I noticed your a mopar man

 

[Woodonglass]

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OHHHHH me likey the branding Iron. I gots to get me one of doz!!!!!

It appears you're gettin better with the glassin' Each time will get easier and faster. Edges are NOT fun!!! It will make you appreciate the flats.

 

[Corjen1]

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Damn it got hot today.....102 deg today!!!! Im not ready for this crap yet!!!!!

A little but of forward progress today, not as much as I wanted, but every little bit counts I spose.



Transom is ready for install Now!!!! I will make some clamps this week...





Tried my first big lay up, everybody says how much CSM drink, but you dont realize it till you try a big one.....this took 650ml to do



Have a good rest of your weekend!!

 

[friderday]

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plus 4 on the csm drinking the resin up....I swear, every time I do even the smallest of layup with csm, I can faintly here the gulping, followed by a healthy belch!! $$$$$$$$$burp$$$$$$$$burp!!!!!

 

[Corjen1]

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Had an epiphany today....Wog gave me fantastic instruction on wrapping corners with CSM, using the brush dabbing method, I tried friscoboaters method on large flat surfaces using a 4 inch flat/smooth nap roller........not one air bubble!!



top side of last weekends pix...



Have a good night all!!!

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: My 1968 Glastron GT160 rebuild......

I think it would be helpful if you'd show the members the type of roller you used to do such excellent work!!! Check your PM's

 

[GT1000000]

Re: My 1968 Glastron GT160 rebuild......

Tried my first big lay up, everybody says how much CSM drink, but you dont realize it till you try a big one.....this took 650ml to do

plus 4 on the csm drinking the resin up....I swear, every time I do even the smallest of layup with csm, I can faintly here the gulping, followed by a healthy belch!! $$$$$$$$$burp$$$$$$$$burp!!!!!

And some people wonder how on earth have I gone through almost 37 gallons of resin on my tub...

Had an epiphany today....Wog gave me fantastic instruction on wrapping corners with CSM, using the brush dabbing method, I tried friscoboaters method on large flat surfaces using a 4 inch flat/smooth nap roller........not one air bubble!!

Very nice bubble busting and corner covering work, there...
Happy Friday!

 

[Corjen1]

Re: My 1968 Glastron GT160 rebuild......

I think it would be helpful if you'd show the members the type of roller you used to do such excellent work!!!

WOG, you are absolutely right!! Here is what I am using.....from home depot, not too expensive, think it was like 8 bucks for the the kit (roller and pan) the replacement pads are like 4.50 a pack.