Post by: still_fishin on March 28, 2019, 09:33:10 PM
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Post by: Hyperacme on March 29, 2019, 08:23:05 AM
Feel your pain … In one picture, wood looks tabbed but not fully wrapped.
She'll be a sweet ride when your done.
Post by: RedOctober89 on March 29, 2019, 11:54:04 AM
Are you planning on doing wood replacement or composite? Or a mix?
Post by: still_fishin on March 29, 2019, 02:23:20 PM
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Post by: still_fishin on April 02, 2019, 05:05:27 PM
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Post by: Plugcheck on April 08, 2019, 07:10:51 AM
Post by: still_fishin on April 08, 2019, 02:57:54 PM
Mike, I'm just going to have the tank I have repaired. Thanks for the offer. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190408/77329ed6fa21bd7b642f73d36b62160f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190408/25fedbec83986ae5d1fccaab438b9c40.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190408/3adccfa5bb06d1a313cdc72b8c3997b6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190408/d7ea5653f269c1eb07028ac36c098ccc.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190408/3101d47cf70d6d21ae0fa62b82e158cf.jpg)
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Post by: Hyperacme on April 08, 2019, 05:45:31 PM
OR
Do you need help ?
Post by: still_fishin on April 08, 2019, 11:03:31 PM
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Post by: RedOctober89 on April 09, 2019, 08:56:55 AM
It doesn't look like you've had to deal with much foam in the hull. Did it not have much or are you pouring gas over it or something to make it disappear?
Post by: still_fishin on April 09, 2019, 03:11:06 PM
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Post by: RedOctober89 on April 09, 2019, 03:24:25 PM
looks kind of strange, almost like they didn't put enough foam in or it didn't expand properly. Those back hips on mine were right full. As well as pour in everywhere else. What year is this?
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Post by: Oldfishguy on April 10, 2019, 07:40:01 AM
That is awesome!
It should hold a high place of honor in your shop. :)
Post by: still_fishin on April 16, 2019, 09:14:41 PM
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Post by: still_fishin on April 16, 2019, 10:34:20 PM
That is amazing level, nearly superhuman, progress. At that rate you'll be back on the water this year. I still have a long way to go, maybe ready next year.Definitely this year. The bottom work is going to be the largest hurdle. Once all the stringers are cut and glassed in place then I'll flip it and start grinding out all the blisters.
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Post by: Plugcheck on April 17, 2019, 07:35:27 AM
Post by: RedOctober89 on April 17, 2019, 07:50:58 AM
I would suggest extending the outside stringers into the cuddy as well if you aren't already planning to, Glastron ended the outer ones where it drops down in the cuddy which caused a weak spot the 23's are known to crack at. Easy prevention with a little more wood and glass! I just stepped mine down up front so it was one continuous piece.
Post by: Hyperacme on April 17, 2019, 10:05:47 AM
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Post by: still_fishin on April 17, 2019, 11:05:31 AM
I have a gallon kit of interlux interprotect 2000e, grey, for sale if your interested. New in original box, I ended up with an extra when I sealed up the bottom of the Timi. I'd imagine a 23 would need at least 2 gallon kits.I'll keep that in mind. Thanks, I'll let you know
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Post by: still_fishin on April 30, 2019, 09:40:51 PM
While setting up for the crack repair I had to laugh..... you could see right through the crack. You could also see between the major cracks the hull looked like it flattened out( lost its curve). Some duct tape (aluminium, to keep the resin in the boat), two jacks and some scrap wood to get the strake back into shape. While all those lawyers of 1808 were still wet I threw the stringer in there and tabbed it in. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190501/abc2e4476eb13ee619cf464708d6f5cf.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190501/085042a45454078536bf5b3f8e084788.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190501/4191343923d9484dfee0e6f218779904.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190501/31dbf3eab2241610486078d3e28c5e6e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190501/c627fb8c70a9ce2f13ad448fc8c7de92.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190501/333be0d5a2ed7e817f64a0019d05bc27.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190501/23eedafc2c64038aebf0de05f089713e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190501/a7a6f8dfb42c9e3b43a03a4dbab35b4b.jpg)
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Post by: still_fishin on May 21, 2019, 07:34:56 AM
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Post by: RedOctober89 on May 21, 2019, 08:10:47 AM
The bottom of my 23 was also very bad once it was turned over, it took a lot of work to smooth it out again but was well worth the work. Just a good set of arms and a long sanding block!
Are you planning on re painting the whole boat?
Post by: still_fishin on May 21, 2019, 09:54:15 PM
Nicely done. I remember flipping the timing hull in a similiar way, gets a bit sketchy when it comes over center. As for the hull cracks, do you repair/reenforce the inside first, or do you repair the outside in?The only area reinforced was the big crack. The rest looked fine from the inside. For now I'm just grinding out all the cracks then depending how big they are I'm laying csm in and building it up.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190522/c5854ca341bf75da61a6112b69d650ba.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190522/3bbfb573ec01866e3063dedece46048f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190522/dc095174beac5937837b838d9a8ce66c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190522/f8531df98f45d21cf36623c0b8be6f3d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190522/0d39d982da819e3ace5b30b37f498128.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190522/3fc893062caf5bace96111f22291c68d.jpg)
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Post by: still_fishin on May 21, 2019, 09:54:42 PM
Good job! Glad it went well for you!Just the bottom will get painted
The bottom of my 23 was also very bad once it was turned over, it took a lot of work to smooth it out again but was well worth the work. Just a good set of arms and a long sanding block!
Are you planning on re painting the whole boat?
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Post by: still_fishin on June 12, 2019, 05:53:11 AM
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Post by: Hyperacme on June 12, 2019, 02:53:14 PM
Man that corner is messed up !
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Post by: fireman24mn on October 31, 2019, 11:14:33 AM
Picture
1 & 2 is body work complete fixing cracks gouges and blisters. Tim did most of it I just did the final touches.
3 is after primer. Filling all the pin holes and little gouges that were missed with the major body work step.
4 Is after sanding primer and small filled areas, just cleanup and before sealer.
Post by: fireman24mn on October 31, 2019, 11:21:09 AM
I will be clearing in a few hours once the base color is dry.
Epoxy primer, epoxy sealer, acrylic enamel w/ hardener, last will be clear coat. This is the same steps I used to paint the hull on my 23 when it was redone. I have about 75 hours on mine now and only have a couple areas the paint has been damaged. I am positive it was from the CGOA meet this year when we went for lunch and had to park on a rocky shore. There was no missing paint prior to the meet this year. I am adding a keel guard this spring to prevent any further damage.
Post by: still_fishin on December 06, 2019, 10:27:03 AM
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Post by: still_fishin on March 09, 2020, 10:49:53 PM
Hull is foamed about 95% full. I didn't fill the hip pockets as im planning on using those for subwoofers to gain storage. The fuel tank i had serviced at Tank Renew is in with new hoses, sender, wiring and a little foam to keep the tank from shifting. The original "hole" that the tank fit into was about 12" longer than the tank so I added a bulkhead just in front if the tank to utilize that wasted space. I ended up with an area about 10x25x12. To gain access to it i cut a 4x20" opening in the bulk head in the cuddy. I carpeted that area before i put the floor on to make life more enjoyable. I also added a drain from the cuddy to the bilge with a check valve to stop the reverse from happening. I'm not a huge fan of blasting huge holes in a brand new floor for a recessed table base but it happened. I did get incredibly lucky in the fact that there was seam backer and a stringer along two of the edges. When picking my floor thickness (1/2 or 3/4) i used 1/2". If i had used 3/4 i would have recessed the 1/4" thick base entirely. Instead i just took the top layer of the plywood off and used loose strand to feather out the elevation differences. The cockpit was topped off with biax....i think that is what you call it. The transition is hard to spot. The floor, bilge, tank void and transom assembly cut out have been gel coated with various gels ive accumulated over the years. Last night i again pulled the cap (three or four times now, I'm getting pretty good at it) to carpet the storage area ahead of the cuddy, build and install the sub boxes, and trim some of the backer i installed under the swim platform that was stopping the cap from seating. Today the cap went back on. It fits better but the backer for the swim platform could be sanded down in a few spots. While im working that area i plan to make a new larger tow eye backer as well as transom to cap supports to mitigate flexing in that area. I should only have to raise the back area to get the tool in there to get the clearance i need. I plan to run most the accessory wiring before i carpet so i can hide them under the rub rail backer but still have access if need be. As for the seam for the hull to cap i am thinking I'll be using Volkem to help keep the water out. Sorry for the single paragraph, i don't care enough to break it up. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200310/50e52e04f1c106b57800e81b30ab616c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200310/227f836b2cd9923ededabc560ff06eed.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200310/712a836b8d228a353b9fdfc8c1405a40.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200310/d7c81b0129caaa0aaf0f3122725335c4.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200310/57311693ecd7375b7b2c965d166bdd8a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200310/ee01d1e9a67c69d2df0dde68a1bc828f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200310/57f4d2188dbd13f300ddc0f98678b7c2.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200310/a5dadb7bcbab975e1a2d9620182b1ddc.jpg)
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Post by: thedeuceman on March 10, 2020, 09:36:15 AM
And I do agree that punctuation is just a waste of time ;-)
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Post by: Hyperacme on March 10, 2020, 10:12:14 AM
Great progress .. Warm weather sure helps ..
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Never a problem !
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Post by: RedOctober89 on March 31, 2020, 03:16:11 PM
I'm putting a 10" sub right under the steering wheel, and making a box that will be on the inside of the cuddy.
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Post by: still_fishin on April 27, 2020, 06:58:06 PM
Im debating on if i want to get some of the take apart hinges like ive put on every other glastron ive owned to make engine access easier..... is it needed? (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200427/e3963b3a79111471dc91338f3613ac22.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200427/e5f3192269f9e09b7c76f9c19cf8d0bc.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200427/6cc1e895dfb2023424f9cef3b7257c6b.jpg)
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Post by: RedOctober89 on April 28, 2020, 08:08:52 AM
Post by: Jason on April 29, 2020, 09:44:44 AM
I think your idea on hinges is a good one, saves removing screws, causing them to get loose over time. I changed the strut positioning on mine so the hatches open up a lot further and the struts arent in the way. Gives me lots of room to work, which is another option over disassemblable hingesThis is genius. I always hated where the struts originally went to on these. Winterizing the engines in these sucks. It’s really hard to reach the block drains especially when you maintain the taller floor height back there. Then you have screwed in side panels next to the engines that need to be removed and to do meant disconnecting the cover supports and finding a creative way to keep them from smacking you on the head.
So. I don’t think quick release hinges are needed if you relocate the supports.
If you put the side panels back in try to create a channel or something for them to fit into do they can be easily removed.
One more thing. Install a remote oil filter. If you leave it on the block you need to remove the back seat to get it out. At least with the stock floor height in the back.
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Post by: still_fishin on April 29, 2020, 02:34:33 PM
I think your idea on hinges is a good one, saves removing screws, causing them to get loose over time. I changed the strut positioning on mine so the hatches open up a lot further and the struts arent in the way. Gives me lots of room to work, which is another option over disassemblable hinges
Post by: RedOctober89 on April 30, 2020, 06:40:30 AM
I don't see a part number on them sorry, they are the ones that came with the boat. They measure 20" fully open, and 12" closed. They might be 40 lb struts. How I have them set they do not close all the way. Might be lucky and find something close to the same size out of a scrap yard?
I also used bolts and t-nuts on the sun pad to hold the bracket, the original #10 screws pulled out. Beefier the better I always say!
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I have knee surgery on Friday so I'm going to try to get the boat on the trailer before that. At least that way if i find someone to build a trailering cover for it while I'm out i can get it to them. The shop i used for the Intimidator cover is booked out to August so they are not really an option. Earlier this year i did get two quotes over the phone, one was $1200, the other was $1300 so I'm guessing that's about what it will be regardless of where i go. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200510/7359cfd6b5a4fa9963c0b64257d73a81.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200510/97fb5704c1222ba74e019ad677507363.jpg)
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Post by: Tonka Jim on May 11, 2020, 12:27:53 PM
I have knee surgery on Friday so I'm going to try to get the boat on the trailer before that. At least that way if i find someone to build a trailering cover for it while I'm out i can get it to them.
If you find a place to have your cover made, I can tow it anywhere for you.
I had mine done in Mound, MN - Permatop Canvas Co. - Their price was comparable to every one else i called.
I will be in Red Wing tomorrow, let me know if you need help with anything.
Post by: still_fishin on May 11, 2020, 10:33:28 PM
I spent the better part of three hours trying to get the boat on the trailer. Road block after road block slowed what should have been about an hour job. First it was the casters on the cradle sinking into the asphalt drive way. That stopped me from getting the boat all the way out of the garage to then turn it 180 degrees. About three feet were left inside. Remember, the boat is nose first in the garage so sliding it onto the trailer off the cradle wasn't an option. Ok, I'll just take the trailer nose first into the garage a bit, slide it under the boat and set it down. Nope..... the door on this garage is 8' wide before the trim. The boat fits but not the trailer so maneuvering the trailer under wasn't going to be as simple as parallel parking. I had an engine hoist on the front on the boat. That was fine as i was able to get the clearance to get the trailer under it. But again, there wasn't enough room with the hoist to get in far enough to get clearance for the fenders. At the back of the boat i had a pretty big car jack with some cribbing and some carpet to help with scratching the hull. The problem with the Jack was i wasn't comfortable going as high as i needed to with multiple layers of cribbing on top of a 6" Jack pad to clear the fenders. It became less and less stable the higher it got. I only needed a few inches. Ok, let the air out if the tires, some strapping around a deck post, a come along and i was able to drag the trailer under the boat. Ok, the somewhat sketchy parts are done and the boat is on the trailer. Now i have a boat on a trailer at the bottom of my 90' driveway that has a slight slop towards the garage with no way to hook up to a vehicle..... yay.....I ended up pushing the trailer/ boat up the driveway to the end if the porch, about 25' short of the sidewalk. At that point i needed to turn the boat around to be able to hook up to it. The driveway is only about 12 feet wide there. I tried a few different things to move the trailer on the grass. Two words..... tandems suck in this circumstance. I eventually pulled the rear set of wheels and that made a significant difference. The boat is on the trailer, all the wheels are installed and inflated and the trailer is facing the right direction. Oh and for about 15 minutes i thought that i lost the center post for the windshield...... kind of important.....i had a short discussion with Maggie about how long ago i took that thing off and how i would have put it in a good easy to find logical spot. Because those easy to find spots don't move in two years. I ended up finding it out with some random parts no where near where i had the windshield. Well the was also installed. The punch list for things to do is finally in my favor. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200512/063d1114c0f07c0d1d8229fca1e8f063.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200512/80d019b473e889d25e0ef564189431e3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200512/5b5c19eeb06403690370373db8c42d55.jpg)
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Post by: thedeuceman on May 11, 2020, 10:39:32 PM
I can relate to some of the “ how the heck am I gonna do this”
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Post by: Jason on May 12, 2020, 08:01:16 PM
Ha. Sorry Jim. I got the kids out the door and went straight to work on there boat.No wonder you need a knee.
I spent the better part of three hours trying to get the boat on the trailer. Road block after road block slowed what should have been about an hour job. First it was the casters on the cradle sinking into the asphalt drive way. That stopped me from getting the boat all the way out of the garage to then turn it 180 degrees. About three feet were left inside. Remember, the boat is nose first in the garage so sliding it onto the trailer off the cradle wasn't an option. Ok, I'll just take the trailer nose first into the garage a bit, slide it under the boat and set it down. Nope..... the door on this garage is 8' wide before the trim. The boat fits but not the trailer so maneuvering the trailer under wasn't going to be as simple as parallel parking. I had an engine hoist on the front on the boat. That was fine as i was able to get the clearance to get the trailer under it. But again, there wasn't enough room with the hoist to get in far enough to get clearance for the fenders. At the back of the boat i had a pretty big car jack with some cribbing and some carpet to help with scratching the hull. The problem with the Jack was i wasn't comfortable going as high as i needed to with multiple layers of cribbing on top of a 6" Jack pad to clear the fenders. It became less and less stable the higher it got. I only needed a few inches. Ok, let the air out if the tires, some strapping around a deck post, a come along and i was able to drag the trailer under the boat. Ok, the somewhat sketchy parts are done and the boat is on the trailer. Now i have a boat on a trailer at the bottom of my 90' driveway that has a slight slop towards the garage with no way to hook up to a vehicle..... yay.....I ended up pushing the trailer/ boat up the driveway to the end if the porch, about 25' short of the sidewalk. At that point i needed to turn the boat around to be able to hook up to it. The driveway is only about 12 feet wide there. I tried a few different things to move the trailer on the grass. Two words..... tandems suck in this circumstance. I eventually pulled the rear set of wheels and that made a significant difference. The boat is on the trailer, all the wheels are installed and inflated and the trailer is facing the right direction. Oh and for about 15 minutes i thought that i lost the center post for the windshield...... kind of important.....i had a short discussion with Maggie about how long ago i took that thing off and how i would have put it in a good easy to find logical spot. Because those easy to find spots don't move in two years. I ended up finding it out with some random parts no where near where i had the windshield. Well the was also installed. The punch list for things to do is finally in my favor. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200512/063d1114c0f07c0d1d8229fca1e8f063.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200512/80d019b473e889d25e0ef564189431e3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200512/5b5c19eeb06403690370373db8c42d55.jpg)
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Post by: Plugcheck on May 12, 2020, 10:39:46 PM
Post by: still_fishin on May 13, 2020, 08:29:47 PM
Today I started cleaning two years of boat rebuilding dust off the engine. I basically had a white engine. I'm planning to switch out the carb for a quadrajet i have assuming the performer intake is spread bore. I have more experience with a quadrajet plus who doesn't love the quadrajet secondary dooooowooooo!! I also have a new engine wire harness to clean up the abomination currently on the engine. I'm still undecided what I'll be doing for the ignition. The original thunderbolt setup had issues. Whether it was the pickup or the main box something caused it to run really weak and at times die and not restart. That actually was the case when i winterized it. It wouldn't start, i got pissed as the motor wasn't even hot so i ripped the Mallory setup off the old Intimidator motor, installed it, a little timing adjustments and it started right up. It seemed far more snappy while working the throttle blades. I'm fine with the Mallory but spare modules are hard to find. I'd also be fine with a thunderbolt setup but i can't have the dying and no start issues on the river. I guess i still have a sour taste in my mouth from the close call we had in the Covil park no wake zone. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200514/4bc44180bb1ad1e27aa6c5ee468a4c63.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200514/52350e963168b902b7a11d462db78db6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200514/085d6536640c6e183a3b06f71d48a890.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200514/341d7d5bfb6b6b568c263a99c8815b38.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200514/5cf11ae0bb187d324de438836c0db04a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200514/95638348b308615b14bf8d69c2383762.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200514/8c493b33c9184524d0abe144383f02f3.jpg)
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Post by: RedOctober89 on May 15, 2020, 09:31:32 AM
that dash looks great! Going to be on the water in no time!
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Post by: still_fishin on May 16, 2020, 07:29:34 PM
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Post by: still_fishin on May 25, 2020, 01:13:19 PM
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Post by: still_fishin on May 28, 2020, 06:49:35 PM
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Post by: still_fishin on May 28, 2020, 07:10:24 PM
As for the lower i ended up drilling out the bearing carrier retainer nut, then with way more help from a 1/2" impact then ever before the carrier was out. I was gutting this drive to reseal the whole thing and to have a new skeg welded on. Under first examination I thought the parts were in good condition. They are.... sort of. I noticed what I thought was an aluminum shaving from the carrier nut I drilled out earlier on the pinion gear. Nope, that there is something that needs replacement. It is the only flaw in the gear. I ordered a whole gear set to deal with that problem. That also means some of the seals i installed thinking this was a quick reseal need to come out so i can go through the shiming process and get real rolling torque numbers not effected buy a seal dragging. It is pretty unlikely I'll get the seals out without damaging them. That's ok, i ordered a few extra seal kits for the seven other drives in my basement needing attention. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200529/99041aa58672f2adc4739c2e35fb0de4.jpg)
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Post by: still_fishin on May 31, 2020, 11:03:25 PM
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Post by: still_fishin on June 01, 2020, 02:46:22 PM
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Post by: still_fishin on June 03, 2020, 01:26:23 AM
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Post by: Jason on June 03, 2020, 09:54:48 AM
This explains my short lived idle issues. I was waiting for one of the thick base gaskets so in the mean time i used a thin one.......incorrectly. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200603/45b3baeee90a56744b8c91964943f5d1.jpg)Funny. It’s almost always something stupid isin’t it.
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Post by: Plugcheck on June 03, 2020, 10:49:59 AM
Post by: still_fishin on June 06, 2020, 11:45:24 AM
Here are some pictures of the idle bypass air install. The red X's show the nation body holes that needed to be drilled..(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200606/811caf3d4c971bcef458dc94cc789bc4.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200606/3d3ba6fae35f207df739e12e8c4ddd35.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200606/ea85f3b6eebf69222c5b24e8c9486394.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200606/c81d9009f94f4ab76652776d3ad1108c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200606/f63d02b7cd8d5beaa03eaba1d4213848.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200606/932b062d74badff69de549889b6620d4.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200606/9cece2bf35300958414373b6b4f8199e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200606/4f4a023d43728e02e9a2bd626a004859.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200606/9191057d8833c7e7ee42141422f9632f.jpg)
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Post by: Plugcheck on June 06, 2020, 03:53:02 PM
Post by: still_fishin on June 06, 2020, 11:23:29 PM
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Post by: still_fishin on June 08, 2020, 09:22:58 PM
By the hour meter on the motor I've put about 2 hours on it screwing around with the carb. Ive been checking the oil regularly due the one time i hydro locked it. Today i noticed a bit of milky oil at the tip of the dip stick. I dropped the oil to find the pictured oil pour out. Again, just the very of the stick was milky. I remember seeing the dip stick tube and stick ended at about the same level. Im not sure if the oil in the tube wasn't getting mixed up or what. Earlier i thought some fuel would have gotten past the rings when i assumed i hydro locked it with fuel....nope! That there is water. At this point I have the engine down to a short block and found nothing that looks failed causing the mixture. Before i tore it down i did a compression test on it and they all were between 160 and 170. I will say the odd side cylinders all had water in them. That side also had more water running out of the exhaust running and not running........ yes not running. I think i screwed up. This motor is not in the boat and i was cooling it with the garden hose run into the engine hose that attaches to the transom assembly. When i turned the garden hose on it pressurized the engine cooling system all the way out the exhaust. I may have been pushing so much water through the exhaust risers that it was making its way down to the cylinders. My other thought is it could have been the intake gasket. In some of the pictures the coolant passage look contaminated. What do you all think? (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200609/272e99908bead881176894ed80042a17.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200609/6080f2655e0bda03d77b8d206303ecb0.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200609/fb201b9f0c9b9dd51f0ec9714f1f1339.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200609/80b71249345fb64e4d0d6ff74eedd3aa.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200609/9f9b34334981bcf9e19650f47a21dc7e.jpg)
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Post by: 75starflight on June 09, 2020, 07:26:45 AM
Post by: Plugcheck on June 09, 2020, 08:22:33 AM
Post by: thedeuceman on June 09, 2020, 09:30:16 AM
I agree that that intake gasket did look like it failed, but with water in One side like you describe I would guess it has something to do with the exhaust manifold/riser or induction through the exhaust. Although i have run several motors on the floor like that with full garden hose pressure and not had a problem.
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Post by: fireman24mn on June 09, 2020, 03:52:30 PM
Post by: still_fishin on June 10, 2020, 01:28:07 AM
Earlier today I cut something like an inch and a half of the dip stick tube so that all the area in the stick that should normally have oil is clear of the tube. I'm not interested in having a repeat of the incident where the stick showed good oil and the oil pan was full of milk. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200610/231936087a1364347d74fa2e4745b69c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200610/512b480409b06908f2ddc6d82db8d25b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200610/2b49fa3d4a2ceaff50b86f9c3bd58ba9.jpg)
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Post by: Plugcheck on June 10, 2020, 09:33:06 PM
Post by: still_fishin on June 10, 2020, 11:31:27 PM
The dipstick tube sits in a recess or recepticle in the pan, by shortening the tube, haven't you changed the oil level reading?I don't follow? I don't know what you mean by a recess. I pulled the whole tube out, it was loose, and cut the material off the bottom.
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Post by: still_fishin on June 10, 2020, 11:40:51 PM
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Post by: Plugcheck on June 11, 2020, 01:36:49 AM
Post by: still_fishin on June 17, 2020, 12:43:48 PM
I was also finally able to get some measurements for the kind of room i had for the flame arrestor. I was actually surprised how little i have to work with. Looks like a custom sloped arrestor in the boat's future.
Lastly the Westland covers cover showed up the other day. It fits good so far. I won't really know till I get the bow rail on and the fiberglass bows ordered and installed. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200617/42b885a21cc70ff3d74d46432679db0d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200617/dffcf4d5cee93ab24be0fa004e8f5c0e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200617/048901db80cd92141e86068f890c16d5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200617/1aa51054f9976c2c0ad5976879f22805.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200617/8417b58d02175237654bc6fd48362b17.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200617/84aeb8e86041523c3e2b3eb22aa3ce0d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200617/c4187664e151797ca4eefc6ef6b6638a.jpg)
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Post by: still_fishin on July 06, 2020, 02:25:40 PM
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Post by: Terry_Curran on July 07, 2020, 07:23:40 AM
Post by: Hyperacme on July 07, 2020, 09:30:51 AM
Post by: still_fishin on July 07, 2020, 11:30:12 AM
I think I have an extra set of secondary metering rods that I replaced in my deck boat. I ordered new ones from jegs or summit don’t remember which one. I can check for the metering rods in a few days as they’re out where I store my boat.I have a few different sets. I just need to see what is in it currently. Thanks though.
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Post by: still_fishin on July 20, 2020, 11:24:47 AM
Hey Joe.......i found it. Dicks marine if you need to know. The kids and i went down to Winona on Saturday to meet up with most my brothers families along with my dad and saw it on our way back to the launch. I spotted another Glastron hibernating....
Im currently working on two different options for a ladder on the 23. One being an original just needing 4 new mounting fittings which have been offered, the other is a ladder off a cvx20 ski machine i intended on using on my Intimidator. I like the clean lines of the cvx20 ladder as compared to the og 23 option. One thing im concerned about in regards to the 20 last is if it will be deep enough deployed. There ladder only folds down around 12 inches from the top of the swim platform. My goal is to make it easier on my knee since surgery and safer for Maggie and the kids. Im going to try to add another step to the 20 ladder. Ideally the ladder will accordion down and the foot print will be no larger then the original 20 ladder. Two 7/8" stainless hinged 60 degree tees and a short piece of 7/8 stainless tubing is all the material i should need. I know a very skilled welder that can handle the stainless if i can't bend the tube where i want it. Ive found a short radius bender online that says it can handle soft stainless. Is 304 soft enough? If it can't be bent ill just pie cut the corners. To keep the step from swinging under the boat while you board i was planning on notching the tee fittings and welding a stop to the top step. Here is what I'm thinking. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200720/8feeebbbcc3a9f9aaeda5cbbd4133dc8.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200720/ffa1356be41d1a8004b44dde71f60460.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200720/1a9d89047e7cdd902079ff61b89dc5ce.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200720/d354a841e665aa4a10263968d6e56932.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200720/7aceca70912693173c5fb3cf0d9638ad.jpg)
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