new to boating and have some ?`s

[john crowe]

i was given a boat. I believe its a 1978 Glassmaster Boat 210. I think it has a 140hp engine. Ive seen OMC on it. Can anyone give me some info on this model boat? Is this a inboard/outboard...or a inboard?

It hasnt ran in couple years. I want to get it running. How does one test/start/crank this type boat out of the water? What are the other things i can check while im at it.

 

[Don S]

Re: new to boating and have some ?`s

In my experience, FREE boats are way too expensive and overpriced to keep.

OMC went out of buisness about 10 years ago. Parts are expensive to non existant on some items. Mechanics that work on them are even scarcer.
The engine is a GM, but not automotive and there are lots of parts available for them, but not the OMC parts.

First thing you need, If you should decide to keep it, is an OEM service manual. Without it, you don't stand a chance.

 

[JUSTINTIME]

Re: new to boating and have some ?`s

pics would help, but they do not work yet

 

[john crowe]

Re: new to boating and have some ?`s

what would be the steps to get this thing so i can attempt to crank it?

 

[JUSTINTIME]

Re: new to boating and have some ?`s

spay oil in the cylinders
get some new gas
crank her over
it probally will need a carb rebuild, maybe fuel pump

 

[john crowe]

Re: new to boating and have some ?`s

can it run out of the water? what precautions should i take other then a fire extingisher

what else can i check once it cranks

 

[JUSTINTIME]

Re: new to boating and have some ?`s

if u have the muffs on or a large tub to cover the water inlets

 

[john crowe]

Re: new to boating and have some ?`s

thanks for the help....im open for any suggestions of help towards getting it going. automotive...i can fix anything. boat.....i know NOTHING other then they float on water until they get a hole lol

 

[Coors]

Re: new to boating and have some ?`s

Change the oil and filter; pull the spark plugs, spray oil or atf in there, let sit overnight. Ground coil wire, spin over and blow that crap out, and build oil pressure on gauge, 15 is fine.New plugs, points, etc. Put fuel line in new container of gas. Try to start. Then service the drive. All this on muffs, not over 1500 rpm

 

[john crowe]

Re: new to boating and have some ?`s

thanks