Author Topic: CVX18 Floor rebuild (Read 35626 times)

OleRed · « **Reply #40 on:** December 31, 2010, 10:29:34 PM »

Wasn't Me .. I didn't have a Thing to do with it .. it's part of the Disease

Man .. I like that exhaust set-up, I could run a 4" on my boat like that .. mine is 3" because there is not enough room above the power steering slave.

Rosscoe · « **Reply #41 on:** January 01, 2011, 08:47:09 AM »

Nice work Jeff. The fit of the pipes back there looks snug from the inside. Perfect!

Rosscoe · « **Reply #42 on:** January 01, 2011, 10:51:19 AM »

I'm curious...how did you do your glass work in the winter? Too flamable to do it running a heater and too cold not to.

GT150 JEFF · « **Reply #43 on:** January 01, 2011, 10:59:17 AM »

I used Epoxy

Have a hanging gas heater 45000btu keeps it nice and toasty

The reason I use epoxy is that my garage is attached and the minute I open a can of resin I hear screaming of smell from my wife and 2 daughters.

So you guessed it you know who wears the pants in the family. But they let me do my GLASTRON thing without complaining.

Hot Carl · « **Reply #44 on:** January 02, 2011, 01:23:49 PM »

Jeff was kind enough to let me swing by and check out his work last week, as I want to do the same thing to my 23 and we're dealing with similar space constraints. The exhaust and floor look awesome

the 'S' pipes he got worked perfectly. Now I have no choice but to do the same to mine...

Thanks again for letting me hang out and nice work!!

AndyBean · « **Reply #45 on:** January 04, 2011, 04:20:54 PM »

Jeff: That looks awesome. Can't wait to hear it run. Looks like the carpet matches up great.

CVX Fever · « **Reply #46 on:** January 04, 2011, 05:02:30 PM »

I stopped by last weekend to check out Jeff's boat. The pictures of the work he's done don't do it justice.
Awesome job all around! His CVX18 should really scoot this summer.

TomLund · « **Reply #47 on:** January 05, 2011, 08:53:53 PM »

WOW Jeff from our last conversation you really got a lot done i bet that will sound awsome in the spring can't wait.

Tom

Rosscoe · « **Reply #48 on:** January 08, 2011, 07:26:22 AM »

Jeff
Where did you end up buying your exhaust components?

Jason · « **Reply #49 on:** January 08, 2011, 03:21:12 PM »

Jeff, How did you cap off where the exhaust went into the lower unit?

GT150 JEFF · « **Reply #50 on:** January 08, 2011, 04:44:15 PM »

Ross

I purchased the S pipes and exhaust tips on Ebay when parts could be purchased at a reasonable price. I paid about $80.00 for the S pipes and $70.00 for the tips.

Jason

When you remove the Y pipe you put a block off plate in its place purchased that on ebay also.

Jeff

Jason · « **Reply #51 on:** January 08, 2011, 11:15:00 PM »

Do you have a link or something to that block off plate? My brother wants to do this to his Slickcraft.

Rosscoe · « **Reply #52 on:** January 09, 2011, 09:32:18 AM »

Jason
If nothing else, I did see that plate on Moore Performance as part of a kit but I am sure it can be had seperately.

OleRed · « **Reply #53 on:** January 09, 2011, 10:14:57 AM »

I patterened and cut out a 1/4 piece of aluminum, off the "Y" pipe and drilled the holes, applied Ultra Black sealant, to cover the exhaust hole on my drive.

Grinder · « **Reply #54 on:** January 09, 2011, 04:09:22 PM »

Quote from: 74GlasCarlSS on January 08, 2011, 11:15:00 PM

Do you have a link or something to that block off plate? My brother wants to do this to his Slickcraft.

I think this is the plate.

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=mercruiser+exhaust+block+off&_sacat=0&_odkw=mercruiser+exhaust+block&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

Shrom CVX-18 · « **Reply #55 on:** January 20, 2011, 07:36:00 PM »

Quote from: GT150 JEFF on January 08, 2011, 04:44:15 PM

Ross

I purchased the S pipes and exhaust tips on Ebay when parts could be purchased at a reasonable price. I paid about $80.00 for the S pipes and $70.00 for the tips.

Jason

When you remove the Y pipe you put a block off plate in its place purchased that on ebay also.

Jeff

what were thses s pipes originally off of? that looks like it fit up nicely was thinking if i can find that setup id do the same. I had the old style manifolds and switched to center risers to gain room. Should e the same setup about as what you have but older style engine

Hot Carl · « **Reply #56 on:** January 21, 2011, 08:29:58 AM »

Shrom - I'm pretty sure the S pipes he used are from a mercruiser kit (part number 18563A1)...it's a kit that comes with the two pipes and all the hardware needed to hook it them up to your center rise manifolds.

Jeff scored a hell of a deal as these typically sell for around $300 new!! I'm looking for the same kit after seeing how well they fit in Jeff's boat...good luck man!

CVX Fever · « **Reply #57 on:** January 21, 2011, 10:05:04 AM »

Shrom - The set-up Jeff used should work on your boat. The only real difference between the 2 boats that I can think of is that power steering assembly on the transom(due to the different drives). But I don't think that will make a bit of difference.

OleRed · « **Reply #58 on:** January 21, 2011, 10:22:24 AM »

thats right, the later model drive thru assy, the power steering slave is a little higher than the early model, leaving more space for exhaust below it, here is a link for another "S" pipe on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCRUISER-EXHAUST-S-PIPE-KIT-18563A1-/130477508126?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item1e6110c61e

Shrom CVX-18 · « **Reply #59 on:** January 22, 2011, 04:37:06 PM »

Thanks guys, I'm pretty i'm going to try and do that setup. I found that on ebay, but some somebody took it before I could get a chance!! haha orangefever ( sorry I dont know your name)Did you take it?

j/k i'm sure It will come up again.