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    Winterizing those cheap rubber pump impeller

    In my glastron I have a rubber impeller Jabsco or Johnson Pump. The housing is plastic and one problem I have had was after taking it out of storage it the impellers sieze on the housing and shear off. Do you have any suggestions for lubricants, etc. that would not eat into the impeller...
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    Ain't it the pits--jel coat problems

    I have a '74 Glastron I am working on. It developed little bubbles in the gel coat. If you took a knife you could pop them. What is the best thing to do for this problem? Jim Also, what is a good paint for a boat?
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    Glastron '74 Exhaust Manifold woes

    I must admit I was sweating it for a while. It was kind of buried in the Osco web site under conversions. You can still get a direct manifold replacement with Osco cast into it instead of Glastron. Anyway, if I can find a replacement for a damaged rear ventilation louver I will be happy. Jim
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    Glastron '74 Exhaust Manifold woes

    I found they were made by Osco, 1800 series and was able to find parts. Jim
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    Glastron '74 Exhaust Manifold woes

    Recognize these manifolds. I need gaskets. '74 Glastron 302 Ford coupled with Volvo/Penta 270. Cast Iron
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    '74 Glastron, two engines, where do I start?

    About the Boat: Oh, about the boat. I found the picture of the Glastron. Not bad for a '74 boat. Engine is in foreground, also work bench before top was added. I am still having my challenges working with this website. By the way, does anyone know anything about a '74, log style exhaust...
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    '74 Glastron, two engines, where do I start?

    I have a '74 Glastron with 350 hours on it. It was powered by a 302, 200 hp V-8 ford, Volvo 270 drive. I bought it new and we used to live on a lake hence the few hours. Anyway, it was stored for over ten years and now I am revitalizing it. In storage two freeze plugs had popped out. I...
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    OMC EFI COMPONENTS Ford 302

    I picked up a bunch of OMC EFI Components for a Ford 302 and was dazzled by the idea of making my old '74 Glastron state of the art. I have the following components to sell: Controller, intake manifold, throttle body, spark arrestor, harnesses, lines, pump, sensors, manual, etc. See them on...
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    '74 Glastron, two engines, where do I start?

    I have a '74 Glastron with 350 hours on it. It was powered by a 302, 200 hp V-8 ford, Volvo 270 drive. I bought it new and we used to live on a lake hence the few hours. Anyway, it was stored for over ten years and now I am revitalizing it. In storage two freeze plugs had popped out. I...
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