need info on motor removal

[sny97321]

Hey, I have a 73 glastron carlson cv-19 jet boat, it has a 455 olds motor and a berkeley jet drive. i was just given this boat but the motor will not turn over. I want to know if I can remove the motor and jet drive as one unit and if I can't does anyone know the best way to remove them. This is my first boat and am just now learning about boats in general. I do know auto mechanics and principles. thank for the help jim

 

[GT1000000]

Re: need info on motor removal

Hi and welcome to the Iboats.com dry dock, sny97321...
I am sure some of the guys here will be able to give you some sound advice and we would love to see what you are going to do to this cool boat, but you might also want to check out this site...
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Tell them we sent ya...some of the members there hang out here, also...
Best of luck and have Fun!
GT1M

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: need info on motor removal

Welcome to iBoats!

Bond! James Bond!! That's a very desirable and unique boat!!! Jet Drive mounts to the transom similar to an outdrive on a standard I/O setup. Remove it first and then remove the motor.

These videos will be of interest...

Berkeley Jet Drive Pump Removal - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArjTab5iNZA
Berkeley Jet Transom Housing Removal - YouTube

 

[73Chrysler105]

Re: need info on motor removal

Actually WOG not completely correct the Berkley jet drive has external parts but does not bolt onto the transom it has a plate that seals the transom opening that must be removed but the jet drive bolts tot he intake which is bolted/fiberglassed into the bottom of the hull.

The short answer is they can not be removed together, you must unbolt the engine from the hull, it will usually have either a 4 point attachment system which means it attaches at the from corners and rear corners of the motor to the stringers or rail attached to the stringers or it is a three point mount which is mounted at the front to the stringers and at the back to the jet drive. Get some pictures and I can help you out. If it is a 4point then unbolt those and any driveshaft cover going to the jet drive if there is one then the drive shaft should have a slip yoke to the jetdrive that will slide right out you lift the motor and slide it forward then remove. 3 point mount is the same just have to unbolt the belhousing rear mount from the jet drive first.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: need info on motor removal

Well, I did say similar! The videos I posted show the complete process.

I KNOW you have messed with these kinds of boats so I'll pass this one to you!!!!

sny97321 you're in good hands!!!

 

[Bondo]

Re: need info on motor removal

Actually WOG not completely correct the Berkley jet drive has external parts but does not bolt onto the transom it has a plate that seals the transom opening that must be removed but the jet drive bolts tot he intake which is bolted/fiberglassed into the bottom of the hull.

The short answer is they can not be removed together, you must unbolt the engine from the hull, it will usually have either a 4 point attachment system which means it attaches at the from corners and rear corners of the motor to the stringers or rail attached to the stringers or it is a three point mount which is mounted at the front to the stringers and at the back to the jet drive. Get some pictures and I can help you out. If it is a 4point then unbolt those and any driveshaft cover going to the jet drive if there is one then the drive shaft should have a slip yoke to the jetdrive that will slide right out you lift the motor and slide it forward then remove. 3 point mount is the same just have to unbolt the belhousing rear mount from the jet drive first.

Ayuh,.... This is Correct,....

 

[sny97321]

Re: need info on motor removal

Thanks for the warm welcome. I have decided to pull the engine apart anyways and go through it . It's been sitting a long time and I would rather tear it down and know it's up to par before ever going on the water. I will get pictures this weekend and post them. I am replacing the seats, carpet and other trim also. this is my first boat and I'm looking forward to getting it on the water this summer. thanks again and I'll check the sites you all mentioned Jim