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  1. Frank Acampora

    Force 50 HP power tilt

    This one is for RRitt. I just bought a 1987 or 1989 Force 50 with this power tilt. I believe it is tilt only. It is Prestolite. It bolts to the transom outside the port transom clamp by the bottom aluminum bracket and at top attaches to another bracket bolted to the back of the engine steering...
  2. Frank Acampora

    Latest toy

    Here we have my latest acquisition, picked up only about an hour ago. She is later than 1991 but I cant see the model number plate so I will find out for sure tomorrow. She has two bad pistons with broken rings. She appears relatively clean so I will take the sellers word that the electronics...
  3. Frank Acampora

    Very interesting observation

    Regarding late model Force engines 1991 to 1996 or so: I have recently observed that the stainless exhaust plate on my 75 is different from that on my 90. The 75 has a significant bump out, reducing the volume of the exhaust cavity. The 90 has a flat plate. Part number for both engines of the...
  4. Frank Acampora

    Second Generation Chrysler

    A Bridgeport mill would have made my life easier but the drill press will do. Here we have my latest project, started on a whim. It is a three cylinder, 85 horse Chrysler from the late '70s. The first two photos show the interior of one cylinder and the porting I have done. This is not my usual...
  5. Frank Acampora

    Bad weather on Barnegat Bay

    About this time I turned to my fiancee' and said " I don't like the look of that sky--I'm going back." A few minutes later---- This boat although small has handled much worse so I was not worried. However, we did get very wet. It was bad enough though, that even the birds were walking.
  6. Frank Acampora

    When the solenoid does not click and starter does not turn

    This question is repeatedly asked in different ways. For the larger 3 and 4 cylinder Chrysler and earlier Force engines: When you turn the key and nothing happens the first thing to do is to center the contols by cycling from forward to reverse, and then back to neutral. There is enough...
  7. Frank Acampora

    1985 OMC outdrive Cobra?

    The outdrive in the photo is a 1985 OMC. It has a sector gear with a pinion for tilt. The pinion is missing. Is this part still available or is the whole thing obsolete? Thanks in advance.
  8. Frank Acampora

    Winterizing engine.

    First I/O that I am messing with. Where does one inject anti-freeze for the winter without starting the engine? Are there drain petcocks on the block? 1985 GM 3800 V6. Thanks.
  9. Frank Acampora

    Rant!

    Dammit! I just "acquired" another boat -- dual axle no name trailer, but nice heavy duty frame with very little rust. Problem: Guy who towed it to me didn't air-up the tires and didn't know he had a flat. Tore one tire to shreds. P155-13 auto tires on 4 lug front wheel drive rims. Regular...
  10. Frank Acampora

    Glastron GT 150

    Here are a couple of photos of a GT 150 that I bought last year. I looked under it while on the trailer and knew I would need to do some glass work on the bottom The P.O. did a sloppy job with resin -- drips and runs. The glass was not correctly wet out and peels out of the resin bed. AND--he...
  11. Frank Acampora

    OMC Tachometer

    Stripping out my 1973 Glastron Gt 150 in prep for restoration. It came equipped with an OMC tach for a 1970s (assuming 1973 also) electric shift Johnson 65. (could be a 60 hp, hood has been changed because Johnson colors match the boat) Tach has no numbers. Four wires enter the case in the rear...
  12. Frank Acampora

    Quicksilver 3000 classic control

    I'm trying to remove a Mercury Quicksilver 3000 classic control with trim switch in the handle and kill switch attached to the front. Push center button to lock out shifting. The problem is that I can not remove the handle. There is a slot in the bottom, but I can not find the set screw...
  13. Frank Acampora

    1967-68 Chrysler 55 alternator

    OK boys and girls! here's a new one to me. I have never seen this before so if any of you have information, pass it on. This alternator is on a 1967 or 68 Chrysler 55 HP engine. It has 24 poles and three taps off the windings. I have never run this engine and don't know how many amps the...
  14. Frank Acampora

    Never attempt to second-guess the factory!

    The manufacturer always puts parts on an engine for a reason. Engine: 1997 Force 50. Sweet little engine. I could get it to start and run really well, but above 1/2 throttle the carbs would load up and spit fuel out the vent hole. The engine would shake and shudder. Back off to 1/2 throttle...
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    Frank, My engine is giving me trouble

    My latest project. 1997 40 HP Force. Rust in the top cylinder, rust and sand in the bottom. Most likely a bad exhaust gasket or perforated plate. This engine is too far gone to repair economically. It might clean up with .030 overbore but I doubt it. Then with the sand---I don't know the...
  16. Frank Acampora

    Tiny tires and Bearing protectors----A love story

    Just thought I'd post a positive experience. Last week I was driving to Barnegat Bay. I was taking my 15 foot 1971 Glastron runabout with a 90 on the back. Total weight about 1400 pounds. So, before leaving I threw two spares in the truck bed because those 8 inch tires spin pretty fast on the...
  17. Frank Acampora

    freezing damage

    Just a reminder for those in freezing climates: This is what happens if you store a dual exhaust lower unit tilted up so water can enter through the prop. This fellow paid me a pretty penny to replace this completely trashed unit. Someone did disassemble it before me and did a poor job, ruining...
  18. Frank Acampora

    Why I like older Glastrons

    Photos say it all. Look at the sexy curve of the hull. 1971 V153 I have owned since bought new. I also have a GT 150 under restoration and a V 163 bare hull needing everything. Anyone local to the Philly area that wants the V163 send me a private message.
  19. Frank Acampora

    Speed: Dual exhaust vs. single exhaust.

    Well, after about two years, I finally got my dual exhaust lower unit together and onto my test boat/engine--the one in the avatar. Here are the results: With the same boat and load, the same engine and same prop, the dual exhaust was slightly faster. Boat: 15 foot Glastron deep vee V 153...
  20. Frank Acampora

    Swapping Force lower units

    Those of you who are long time members of the forum will know that I tend to try and prove to myself "things" that have been told to me. I swapped a one piece lower unit and midleg onto an older two piece lower engine and proved that the one piece is indeed about 3 MPH faster as Chrysler claimed...
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