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Title: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on July 31, 2015, 06:57:20 PM: Got the bow done , it goes pretty quick just a couple of hours .
(http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp282/GT_160/GT_160003/DSC_0007_zpsynlb4u1e.jpg) (http://s420.photobucket.com/user/GT_160/media/GT_160003/DSC_0007_zpsynlb4u1e.jpg.html)
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Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: V153 on July 31, 2015, 07:15:12 PM: Looks killer Gil! Bout time ya gave us an update ...
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on July 31, 2015, 07:31:18 PM: Thanks Doug , it didnt come without incident though , I kinda broke my new in the box NOS 41 year old Glastron horn. trying to get a picture of it on the bow . The good news is i still have the one you gave me . :-/
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: Hyperacme on July 31, 2015, 07:43:00 PM: AWESOME flake p0rn Gil !
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: dorelse on July 31, 2015, 08:16:59 PM: Looks amazing!!!
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: V153 on July 31, 2015, 09:30:34 PM: All kidding aside. Depth of the finish is truly spectacular Gil. Outstanding!
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: 75starflight on July 31, 2015, 10:19:57 PM: I hope I never meet you on the water Gil! I will need a tow because I will be blinded by the reflection!

Good job on the finish. I only hope when I do my gel job on my CVZ it turns out just as good.
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: thedeuceman on July 31, 2015, 10:53:38 PM: Simply amazing !
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: Jason on August 01, 2015, 07:32:15 AM: Best color I have seen on a glastron! Looks great. Nice work
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on August 01, 2015, 08:07:35 AM: Thank you all for the kind words . Its been a long time getting to this point , i can almost actually picture this thing sitting in water lol .
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: Rosscoe on August 01, 2015, 09:44:04 PM: Fantastic Gil!

I still love your yellow GT 160. I believe you sold that. Flawless.
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on October 04, 2015, 02:47:04 PM: Almost done buffing it out , another hour or so and i will be ready to start putting it back together . Gel-coat is a ton of work , if this were a paint job I'd be done years ago lol .
(http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp282/GT_160/GT_160005/DSC_0061_zpsimtsgqiy.jpg) (http://s420.photobucket.com/user/GT_160/media/GT_160005/DSC_0061_zpsimtsgqiy.jpg.html)
(http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp282/GT_160/GT_160005/DSC_0060_zpsivlw4xsv.jpg) (http://s420.photobucket.com/user/GT_160/media/GT_160005/DSC_0060_zpsivlw4xsv.jpg.html)
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Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: Hyperacme on October 04, 2015, 07:41:38 PM: Beautiful !
Another one saved !

Keep up dates and pictures coming !
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: RolandRock on October 10, 2015, 02:17:35 PM: Wheredoyah think you are Florida ?? LOVE IT !!
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on October 08, 2016, 01:46:17 PM: Its startin to look like CV21 , just have to polish the top rail and install .
(http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp282/GT_160/GT_160012/20161008_143135_zpsuywsnlur.jpg) (http://s420.photobucket.com/user/GT_160/media/GT_160012/20161008_143135_zpsuywsnlur.jpg.html)
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Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: TV27 on October 08, 2016, 07:58:01 PM: Very nice, all that hard work really pays off in the end. It looks new again and you are going to be the bell of the ball.
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: V153 on October 08, 2016, 08:16:06 PM: Quote from: GIL_CV21 on October 04, 2015, 02:47:04 PM
if this were a paint job I'd be done years ago.

Well, that should explain the delay ...

Lookin bad azz Gil!
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: CVX Fever on October 09, 2016, 09:30:29 AM: Amazing work!
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: Hyperacme on October 10, 2016, 10:04:35 AM: BEAUTIFUL ! ! !
My top wind shield rail could use some buffing also ...
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: Rosscoe on October 12, 2016, 07:01:20 PM: WOW! That looks incredible, Gil. All the work is paying off. Better then new!
I dont recall, since this rebuild has been going on for some time but what power plant is/was in there? 455?
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on October 13, 2016, 04:28:34 PM: Quote from: Rosscoe on October 12, 2016, 07:01:20 PM
WOW! That looks incredible, Gil. All the work is paying off. Better then new!
I dont recall, since this rebuild has been going on for some time but what power plant is/was in there? 455?

Thanks Rosscoe , yea it has a 455 olds sittin quietly in the corner of the garage waitin for its turn .
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: cv-19 on October 13, 2016, 06:37:39 PM: Great work, looks like new. I cant remember how did the motor run when you took it out?
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on October 14, 2016, 02:40:16 PM: Quote from: cv-19 on October 13, 2016, 06:37:39 PM

Great work, looks like new. I cant remember how did the motor run when you took it out?

Good question , i never heard it run , i never bothered to mess with it because i knew i was going to go through it and besides the carburetor and wiring were pretty much disintegrated .

(http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp282/GT_160/1973%20CV21/whatever008.jpg)
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: 75starflight on October 14, 2016, 03:06:20 PM: Oh My! Looks like it sat a the bottom of a lake for a spell
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: V153 on October 14, 2016, 05:22:30 PM: Yah I member she was a lil rough when ya first got her.

Come a long way. Luv the big flake.
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: cv-19 on October 14, 2016, 06:18:52 PM: Are you going to rebuild the motor ?
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on October 14, 2016, 07:07:10 PM: Quote from: cv-19 on October 14, 2016, 06:18:52 PM

Are you going to rebuild the motor ?

I'm going to have it broken down for inspection and i hope theres more good than bad an ugly . I'm hoping just minor stuff like cleaning out holes bearings and seals/gaskets who knows ? Gil

(http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp282/GT_160/theCV21020-1.jpg)
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: Rosscoe on October 16, 2016, 09:16:10 AM: Love the easy access to the plugs on those, with that exhaust. Hope its salvageable. Might not be the best option for breathing however?
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on February 20, 2017, 12:01:06 PM: The dash has new burlwood vinyl, i mounted the dash and gauges and the steering wheel and rack & cable are going in next .
(http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp282/GT_160/20170220_114946_zpscwjznpub.jpg) (http://s420.photobucket.com/user/GT_160/media/20170220_114946_zpscwjznpub.jpg.html)
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Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: 75starflight on February 20, 2017, 12:07:25 PM: That really POPS! Gil!
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: Silver GT-150 on February 20, 2017, 07:29:29 PM: Looks great! Keep the pictures coming.
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: Hyperacme on February 23, 2017, 11:26:09 AM: Looks AWESOME Gil !
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on February 23, 2017, 06:05:32 PM: A couple more with the restored wheel and NOS rack and cable
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Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: Hyperacme on February 24, 2017, 09:12:16 AM: OH YA !
Beautiful !
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on April 30, 2017, 03:09:38 PM: First time its seen the light of day this year , the motor is getting sent off to the machine shop this week for a tear down , inspection and mild rebuild .
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Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: 75starflight on April 30, 2017, 08:08:34 PM: Very beautiful Gil!
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: Hyperacme on May 01, 2017, 11:08:18 AM: BEAUTIFUL !
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on May 16, 2017, 07:21:42 PM: The good the not so good and the ugly . The good the crank will only need .010 under grind , the is just your original run of the mill 1970 455 that hasn't been taken apart and doesn't have any cracks yea ! The not so good is hole number three has some pitting from it sitting for so many years , the machinist thinks a .060 bore will remove them if not it will have to be sleeved and the block decked "cha ching" . The ugly , the heads are your run of the mill 2.00 intake nothing special heads that need a complete overhaul that have already been worked on as in knurled guides and they're warped to boot . I'm going to focus on getting the block done with new forged pistons (gonna try to get at least 9 to 1 ) , forged rods , a more aggressive cam and lifters . The next thing will be aluminum heads with 2.075 intakes the adjustable rockers . I'm kicking myself in the arse for selling my little 160 .
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Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: Hyperacme on May 17, 2017, 08:22:01 AM: " I'm kicking myself in the arse for selling my little 160 . "

Every time you get that feeling ...
Just look at this picture ...
Everything's good now !

(http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp282/GT_160/DSC_0006_zpsczljuhuh.jpg)
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: Silver GT-150 on May 17, 2017, 09:07:48 PM: Incredible!
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: cv-19 on May 17, 2017, 09:39:33 PM: Still has the original style nylon tooth timing gear on it. Not a lot of piston choices for the Olds motors. The factory heads all have about the same 78-80 cc and compression is achieved from the pistons. Edelbrock alum. heads are 77 cc not much different. There is another alum. head brand that is cheaper , don't know what cc they are. Pistons range from the low comp. 8.1 to the higher range of 9.75. Olds uses a dished piston ,they do make special ones that have flat top and domed but that's too much compression for pump grade gas. Let me know if you find a 9.1 . You can run more compression with alum. heads. Did it have a oil windage tray at the oil pump?
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: cv-19 on May 18, 2017, 12:35:31 PM: windage tray pict.
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on May 18, 2017, 07:18:40 PM: Hey Glenn , it didn't have a windagetray its your garden variety 455 car motor . The original motor would have been a 73 or 74 with the ka heads , this one is a 70 , obvious whoever had it turned that one into junk . I'm gonna stick it out with this one , there are a couple of aftermarket aluminium heads out there with pretty small chambers , im still looking into them . I wanted to just get this pig running half way decent while i build a real motor but its not looking like that now . So if all goes according to plan im hoping to get it above 400 hp maybe more , so if i see the tach hit better than 5050 rpm with an "A" impeller i'll know i am over 400 .
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: cv-19 on May 18, 2017, 08:16:56 PM: The high performance motors had the windage trays . Does it have the oil cooler on it? I am interested in how it does with the better exhaust manifolds that you have than the factory ones . Not the old Barr ones in your picts.
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on June 07, 2017, 06:16:05 PM: The engine parts are startin to trickle in , just got the forged H beam rods , timing gears and chain , the forged flat top pistons are on a truck somewhere on their way here . I had the machinist sleeve number three, that way im keeping the bore to .030 over , as soon as he gets the pistons he'll finish the boring and honing . I'm having him assemble a short block with oiling modification , crank and pistons then i'll finish it .
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Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: cv-19 on June 08, 2017, 05:20:46 PM: Nice job! I see you are selling the old heads so you must be going with the alum .ones . With flat top pistons you will be about 11.5 comp. ratio . You will need special gas or octane boost for it.
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on June 08, 2017, 05:47:12 PM: Quote from: cv-19 on June 08, 2017, 05:20:46 PM
Nice job! I see you are selling the old heads so you must be going with the alum .ones . With flat top pistons you will be about 11.5 comp. ratio . You will need special gas or octane boost for it.
They're almost flat top +12 cc it should be around 10.2 with the thicker head gasket I hope lol .
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on July 19, 2017, 05:45:06 PM: The motor is going back together , the only parts that are original are the block and crank . I guess a mild freshin up went out the window .
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Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: Hyperacme on July 19, 2017, 05:52:42 PM: Nothing ever easy ... Or CHEAP !
LOL
Lookin' GOOD !
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on July 30, 2017, 07:31:45 PM: I am almost ready to paint the engine , spent a good part of the day today messin with the push rod guide plates to get the roller rockers to ride across the center of the valves , it took some time but worked out well . I installed the timing chain cover , water pump and the fuel pump , keep in mind you have to clearance Edelbrock heads where the fuel pump mounts . I have to either buy tall valve covers or buy 1/2 inch spacers for my stock covers too fit over the rocker studs more money lol.
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Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: cv-19 on August 01, 2017, 09:00:13 AM: Looks GREAT Gil ! Noticed the fuel pump and wanted to let you know that the center small line on that pump

always has fuel pressure ,its a return line to the gas tank on cars. The original pumps had a vent line in case of a diaphragm rupture to the carb. Cant use the pump you have for that purpose. I did it years ago and still have the pump I couldn't use. Have never been able to find an original style Berkeley style fuel pump for the Olds.
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on August 01, 2017, 05:41:23 PM: Thanks Glenn , im glad you pointed that out before i tried to fire it , i was just gonna run it to the fuel over flow tube on the carb . that could have ended badly . Gil
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: cv-19 on August 01, 2017, 09:06:31 PM: Search 455 Olds fuel pump Performance Boats. Check out the article.
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: cv-19 on August 03, 2017, 07:18:34 AM: This baffle is good to keep the hot oil off the bottom of the intake manifold when using the fiber intake gaskets.
They ( Mondello) say not to use the original steel style ones on alum. heads and manifolds cause they will leak

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Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: cv-19 on August 03, 2017, 07:24:19 AM: It bolts right in where the small original one is, cost about 40 dollars.
Title: Re: 74 CV21
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Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: Plugcheck on August 04, 2017, 06:27:22 PM: Very pretty, I hope your engine finish stands the test of time. I see your running HEI dizzy, will it work as a centrifugal advance only, to provide the correct curve? I just noticed the vac advance, something I don't see operational very often on boats. Come to think of it, never seen a marine dizzy with vac advance, must be my first.
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: cv-19 on August 05, 2017, 11:34:49 AM: All the Berkeley Packajets with the 455 Olds had vacuum advance . They were different and also used a water pump instead of a block off plate. I read the reason was to make sure the engine block was full of water at low speeds.
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: cv-19 on August 05, 2017, 11:38:03 AM: The pictures and info. are out of a Berkeley manual .
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: cv-19 on August 05, 2017, 12:37:48 PM: Gil,

If you have trouble with the pulleys lining up wanted to let you know the non a/c water pump is shorter than the a/c pump.
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on August 05, 2017, 05:29:44 PM: Thanks again Glenn , the crank pulley and the pump pulley are the originals , the crank pulley has a shim behind it to match the waterpump . I was able to find a new pump at the same height as the original pump that came with it . I'm going to try the distributor with or without the vacuum advance to see which works better , the distributor is a cheap chinese unit, if it doesnt work out i'll go with a brand name marine unit later on . I shot the engine with VHT high temp engine paint and VHT high temp clear after i de-greased the whole thing , its an engine its gonna get greasy and dirty not much i can do to stop that in the environment its gonna live in , it should look pretty good for a few years at least lol . Gil
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on August 05, 2017, 05:35:36 PM: Going on next .
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Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: cv-19 on August 06, 2017, 07:58:36 PM: WOW ! Beautiful job!

That's a good idea to try the dist. with and without vacuum advance . 10-12 degrees of timing on the timing tag should be about right with vacuum line off 800-1000 rpm. You will have to experiment with it a little.
Title: Re: 74 CV21
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Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: V153 on August 21, 2017, 02:48:03 PM: Looks great Gil!
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on August 21, 2017, 05:01:46 PM: Quote from: V153 on August 21, 2017, 02:48:03 PM
Looks great Gil!
Thank you Doug !
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: cv-19 on August 25, 2017, 12:01:21 PM: The manifolds outlets are lower by about 3-4 in. than stock ones . Was wondering what your plan was for that?
I like how you left the ends of the heads unpainted.
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on August 26, 2017, 03:57:34 PM: Quote from: cv-19 on August 25, 2017, 12:01:21 PM
The manifolds outlets are lower by about 3-4 in. than stock ones . Was wondering what your plan was for that?
I like how you left the ends of the heads unpainted.
I checked the original manifolds that came with the boat against these and they were the same size all the way around , i think the outlets are higher on mine not sure ?
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Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on September 09, 2017, 01:00:45 PM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_onUwx-jXA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_onUwx-jXA)
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: dorelse on September 09, 2017, 01:44:41 PM: That sounds awesome!!!
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on September 09, 2017, 04:03:43 PM: Quote from: dorelse on September 09, 2017, 01:44:41 PM
That sounds awesome!!!
Thanks Dorlese , what the video doesnt show is the hour long bonehead show before starting with the classic distributor in 180 off , some of the back fires sounded like a civil war cannon lol . Gil
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: Hyperacme on September 09, 2017, 04:48:09 PM: Looks GREAT !
Sounds GREAT !
Can't wait to see it RUN GREAT !
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: cv-19 on September 10, 2017, 03:28:49 PM: Sounds great Gil, all your hard work is starting to pay off. Been there done that with the timing off,you can always tell when its 180 off by all the backfire . That's good you ran it before installing it in case of any problems.
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on September 10, 2017, 04:51:58 PM: Quote from: cv-19 on September 10, 2017, 03:28:49 PM
Sounds great Gil, all your hard work is starting to pay off. Been there done that with the timing off,you can always tell when its 180 off by all the backfire . That's good you ran it before installing it in case of any problems.
Thanks Glenn , aside from a couple of leaks , mainly the rear intake/ block seal and one of the oil lines weeping and a couple of noisy valves it looks pretty good so far . Once i get those issues straightened out i'll be putting it back into the boat , the last time those two were together was five years ago . Gil
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: cv-19 on September 13, 2017, 06:02:04 PM: I quit using the rubber end pieces because of the leak problems on the intake .
Silicone gasket maker works best and they have a copper colored one that would
be a good color match for you. You may not like this idea but I have pulled them
out in place, when they are new, and cleaned area good then squeeze silicone in
being careful not to use too much. That stopped the leak 100 % Nothing to loose
if you are going to remove the intake to fix it anyways . I f its leaking now its really
going to leak at high RPM.
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on September 14, 2017, 03:53:36 PM: Quote from: cv-19 on September 13, 2017, 06:02:04 PM
I quit using the rubber end pieces because of the leak problems on the intake .
Silicone gasket maker works best and they have a copper colored one that would
be a good color match for you. You may not like this idea but I have pulled them
out in place, when they are new, and cleaned area good then squeeze silicone in
being careful not to use too much. That stopped the leak 100 % Nothing to loose
if you are going to remove the intake to fix it anyways . I f its leaking now its really
going to leak at high RPM.
I'm leaning in that direction with just a good thick bead of silicone , it didnt leak much but too much to let go
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on October 21, 2017, 05:38:15 PM: Final timing check and carb adjustment and leak check , its got a nice lumpy idle at 850 rpms lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN7WC05cTuQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN7WC05cTuQ)
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: Rosscoe on October 22, 2017, 06:43:10 AM: Sounds incredible. Looks just as good!
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: Hyperacme on October 22, 2017, 09:22:38 AM: Looks and sounds AWESOME Gil !
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: GIL_CV21 on July 07, 2018, 09:20:50 AM: The engine is in , all i have to do is hook it up , and i can water test it .
Title: Re: 74 CV21
Post by: dorelse on July 07, 2018, 10:11:55 AM: Almost there Gil!