I know this is an old post but maybe this will help someone. My 2001 ZD21 has all of those fittings and more . Front deck strut arms has one on both sides at the mowers frame and the transmission control levers have one on each side in the shaft they are mounted on (under the seat) my mower is old so these fittings may not be on the newer machines. It's worth a look.
@mikepower820814 күн бұрын
Amazing that NOBODY will show how the throttle linkage connects back in.
@triple675823 күн бұрын
I have an 08 with 1000 non commercial hours. I run covers off until fall.
@mailbox642Ай бұрын
Can you tell me what prop size and pitch you use with the 150 on the cvx16?
@Stromzilla12 күн бұрын
Raker 14.5”x24” and also I have a 26” too. I like both for how I drive the boat. If you were pulling tubes skiers, a 20”/21” would be more appropriate.
@kevindoherty9886Ай бұрын
That’s nuts. I had a CVX 16. They’re rated for a 90hp max. I had a 120 on mine and !it would fly. That engine puts it in another league
@Stromzilla12 күн бұрын
Our 1979 CVX16 is rated to 125hp. 150 in the wrong hands could be lethal. Didn’t set this up for speed but rather for the acceleration. It’s a lotta fun.
@melvinrawlings1457Ай бұрын
New sub here. Great content. Much love to ya from Maryland❤❤❤
@Stromzilla12 күн бұрын
Thanks for the sub Melvin!
@nikolatodorovic1364Ай бұрын
VERI VERI NAJS.
@timrains5011Ай бұрын
Such a nice boat and great engine. Wondering if Evinrude/Johnson will arise from the ashes one day.
@Stromzilla12 күн бұрын
It’s been a lotta fun. Thank you for the comments. I agree and hoping Evinrude comes back but I wouldn’t bet on it due to emissions.
@norm-nasАй бұрын
The front anti-scalp wheels snap ring pin kept falling out on mine so I replaced them with bolts and double nutted them. Never had one fall off again. The center anti- scalp double wheels will get gummed up and stick to the bolt, causing the bolt to spin in the hole and wear the bolt and hole out. I welded some rod to the head of the bolt. This rod goes rearward and bends 90 degrees which then goes through a hole in the mount. No more spinning bolt to wear out.
@Stromzilla12 күн бұрын
Yep…good idea and something I’ve considered and will eventually do
@norm-nasАй бұрын
23 psi in the front tires, 17 psi in the rear tires helps make the cuts better. The deck height adjuster by your right hand can over time and vibration settle lower so the grass is cutting lower than you want. I drilled a hole in the adjuster gear and frame, dropped a pin in the hole so the adjuster cannot move.
@norm-nasАй бұрын
When you crank up the front end the jack screw threads need to be lubed. Knock off the plastic cover, it's not needed. Oil the threads when the front is cranked all the way up. It makes it easier to crank by quite a bit.
@fourhillsfarmАй бұрын
Recently blew the gearbox on by zd331. While looking at the parts computer at the dealer I noticed that a dipstick retrofit kit is available for the gearbox. Gearbox is $1550.
@Stromzilla12 күн бұрын
I’m sorry to hear that. My approach with the gearbox on our zd326 is to change out the gear oil on a 2 year cycle. My concern has always been with the box having a low oil capacity and condensation collecting internally. This approach has served me well. Gear oil is cheap compared to a gearbox replacement.
@PetyaPearson-dm7jcАй бұрын
Hello, what prop are you using?
@Stromzilla12 күн бұрын
Raker 14.5”x24” and we also use a 26” too
@PetyaPearson-dm7jcАй бұрын
What prop pitch and diameter are used in this video?
@Stromzilla12 күн бұрын
Raker 14.5”x24” and we also have used a 26” too. For improved acceleration and pulling tubes/skiers, would recommend 21” pitch
@user-gd7ew4no1i2 ай бұрын
Way too much motor.
@sethhumphries1682Ай бұрын
i have a Yamaha 115 on my cvx16 and its perfect can hit 52 mph and doesnt eat fuel like crazy because its a 4cyl not a 6
@Stromzilla12 күн бұрын
If you prefer a 115hp, you can watch my first video with a v4 I rebuilt. Ran nice and performed well.
@adammammana3672 ай бұрын
To find one for sale from an individual like yourself is pure luck.
@Stromzilla12 күн бұрын
Thank you for the comments. It’s been an awesome boat. The 150 is overkill but in good hands that will avoid stupid, it’s a riot. Acceleration is stunning even with the 24” and 26” prop I typically run with.
@MichaelLloyd2 ай бұрын
I've got ZD326 Kubota and it's been leaving a mess in the center. The last time I was on it the little candle lit (most people have a bulb) and I thought... did I put the center blade on wrong? I'll check blades this afternoon. I searched KZread college and found this channel. I'll be back. <edit? The blades are just very dull
@Stromzilla12 күн бұрын
I once installed the blades upside down…felt like an idiot but decided to leave the video as is for laughs. Surprisingly it cut ok…just looked a little weird
@CK-qi4tj2 ай бұрын
I bought a 79 CVX16 with a 100hp Merc. Running good. For $1700 about 11 yrs ago. It needed new gel coat or compound buffing and minimal interior work. I Just used it for a couple summers pulling my kids knee boarding. Ive owned probably 15 boats in my life and the Glastron Carlson was the best handling funnest and CHEAPEST boat ive ever owned and i wish every summer I still had it
@Stromzilla12 күн бұрын
I know how you feel. They don’t makem like this anymore.
@djmikedaimon2 ай бұрын
Great review! I'm hoping to get mine soon.
@Stromzilla12 күн бұрын
Absolutely love the Challenger! It rides and drives so nice.
@clintjohnson70232 ай бұрын
Wish my Kubota zd18 had that hinged floor plate above my gear box
@Stromzilla12 күн бұрын
That’s a bummer to hear yours is without a hinged door.
@youngblood58632 ай бұрын
I put my blades on upside down and all summer, i took them off to sharpen for this summer and i looked hard and realized they are upside down, they did cut fine but now they cut beautiful, i couldn’t believe i done that either, i guess im getting old or something😂 the zd326 is the best mower, hands down.
@Stromzilla12 күн бұрын
I know how you feel. Still can’t believe I did that. What’s so embarrassing is to have a follower watching your video and commenting on the upside down blade installation…lol. Now I just laugh about it.
@Stromzilla12 күн бұрын
Youngblood, I couldn’t agree more. We’ve had our 326 for 18 years and the Diesel engine still runs as strong as the day we brought it home.
@charlesvia52072 ай бұрын
Don't feel too bad, I installed the blades on my ZG upside-down too. Now, before I install new blades, I write on each blade "UP" and "DOWN"
@whojackson3 ай бұрын
how did you get that grommet on? I am having trouble getting it to go in.
@rhymereason34493 ай бұрын
What a crazy and hard way to do it. That bolt on the top is the fill hole. All you had to do was remove it with a 15mm or 17mm wrench to extract the gear oil and re-fill it.
@Stromzilla3 ай бұрын
To each his own. Do what is best for you
@rockdaddio693 ай бұрын
As a water kid growing up in the 50s and 60s, the best thing about this era was affordability.
@theamericangamer26963 ай бұрын
Are those blade bolts rh thread or lh threat?
@Stromzilla3 ай бұрын
RH
@shellys-cm9lc3 ай бұрын
you missed the front center pivot fitting / you almost have stand on your head to greese it
@Stromzilla3 ай бұрын
Yes…was missed in the original video but discussed in the write up…good catch!
@paularthurwebb72123 ай бұрын
mine has one on the front axle where it pivots in the center of the machine
@ZoneTelevision4 ай бұрын
There's no reason this boat shouldn't be able to do 100 MPH
@Stromzilla3 ай бұрын
I will disagree with your comment especially if you value your life.
@KA-sk6pw4 ай бұрын
Just bought a used ZG327 that had a new factory engine put in. So thanks for the heads up on the grease zerks, as I'm anal about doing maintenance. Think its around a 2010. Lot to learn about this machine and the pumps and PTO.
@Stromzilla3 ай бұрын
It’s been a great mower and if you stay on top of the maintenance including the tiny gear box oil changes and oil level, it should serve you well!
@user-fj2hz6we1g6 ай бұрын
Question - Does this model has an Air Filter? if so, where is it located? Thanks!
@Stromzilla3 ай бұрын
That’s a great question and will get back with you…I’m not sure it has a filter
@jamesdumas66026 ай бұрын
I put a 1 amp trickle charger on my on my 5 plus year old 2019 6.4 Challenger battery, and it's fully charged the next morning. (charge lite goes from orange to green) the only difference is that I hook it up under the hood, not in the truck.
@Stromzilla12 күн бұрын
We do the maintenance charger on cars, truck, boat, tractor, atv. The original 2007 truck battery lasted 13 years. Boat battery is 16 years and still going strong.
@iskiforfun24517 ай бұрын
Can you let me know what brand mirror is on your boat. I have been looking for that vertical mount so I can install one on my 1979 Galstron Carlson CVX16. Thx
@Stromzilla3 ай бұрын
I will verify the brand for you
@iskiforfun24513 ай бұрын
@@Stromzilla please send me the type and brand battery you referred to in an earlier video that is much lighter than conventional lead cell batteries. I finally completed my restoration project on my 1979 Glastron Carlson CVX16. Unfortunately I will disappoint the purest out there because my first order of business was to take off the crippled 1979 150hp Mercury and replaced with a 140HP Suzuki - mama wanted reliability :-) Then I proceeded to completely replace all wood in the boat with coosa composite on transom, stringer, floor, flotation encasements, and fuel deck and replaced bolster boards and bench seat back with pvc. Replaced all wiring and fuel lines. Reupholstered and added upholstered side boards along the floor on each side similar to the 1980 models - the added storage space is has really been a plus! Also had it clear coated and it can out beautiful - almost show room looking! Look forward to your reply on battery info (I no longer need the mirror info as I recently found one the mounts to hand rail). Thanks
@davidheitman70048 ай бұрын
get rid of the thru hub prop. they suck. get a semi clever hydromotive prop. and raise the engine water intakes just below the pad. you'll have a way better boat.
@mermaidswhimsy86018 ай бұрын
Ours does it too even when the engine is off it suddenly ticks. Seriously when its shut off it ticks! Touching nothing, not on at all.
@j.thomas71288 ай бұрын
I love those old Glastrons. I had a Jet Flite 14' little flyer back in the day. Max recommended horsepower placard be danged!
@dsciarrino36638 ай бұрын
The best money can buy 👌
@2stroke-outboard-FRL8 ай бұрын
In love with this boat, shame they are kinda hard to get in EU or very expensive! Nice Combo dude enjoy it!
@Stromzilla12 күн бұрын
Thank you for the comments. It’s been a fun ride for sure!
@artlife62109 ай бұрын
After the movie Live and let Die every red blooded American male wanted one of these!
@davidheitman70049 ай бұрын
this boat, if it has the pad? will do low 70's with a 150hp. and a good prop.
@Stromzilla12 күн бұрын
I believe it!
@RaceMentally9 ай бұрын
How tall are you guys?? I want to know being 6’4” if I’ll fit with the mod
@Stromzilla9 ай бұрын
We are both 6’0” with 2-4” of headroom. If you’re long in the torso it’ll be tight. Call Van’s and discuss with them.
@patrickhenault620710 ай бұрын
How fast ??
@Stromzilla12 күн бұрын
I’ve had it up to 63mph. Unfortunately I have to bury the bow to maintain stability. If we could eliminate the chine walking, I can easily see 70-plus mph.
@danroth351410 ай бұрын
“S” is a Side discharge mower.
@doitbarth905310 ай бұрын
Does it run
@kenchambers37910 ай бұрын
Missed the one underneath on the pivoting front axle
@user-lj2kz4oe6m10 ай бұрын
This spring i purchased a chris craft scorpion fishing boat with a 200hp Evinrude etec outboard.This motor is a 2005-2006. Right out of winter storage, into the water it started right up and ran great at high speed. I started tolling with it at 1.5 - 2.5 mph and after about an hour it shut off. It started right up and i could troll another 1/2 hour or so. The shutting off and restarting came more often and harder to start. I changed the fuel filter and in line water seperator. I went trolling again and there was no inprovement in the performance. I intend to clean and recalibrate the spark plugs. How do i know if the oil injection on this two strock is working currently and will improper oil mixture cause this problem? May Day on Chautauqua Lake, NY.
@Stromzilla10 ай бұрын
It’s possible you might have air in the oil lines. Try running the motor thru the winterizing process at least twice to clear out any potential air.
@scottsellers6810 ай бұрын
Pcv valve
@MrTomtusti10 ай бұрын
Nice set up . Unfortunately if you overpower a boat ( in most states ) your insurance is void .
@melrose92526 ай бұрын
Not to mention negligence if there is an accident.
@Drunken_Hamster10 ай бұрын
All it needs is an exhaust cutout so you can switch between loud and quiet and hear that beautiful engine scream every now and then.
Пікірлер
Damn good lookin boat! Love that sparkle.
I know this is an old post but maybe this will help someone. My 2001 ZD21 has all of those fittings and more . Front deck strut arms has one on both sides at the mowers frame and the transmission control levers have one on each side in the shaft they are mounted on (under the seat) my mower is old so these fittings may not be on the newer machines. It's worth a look.
Amazing that NOBODY will show how the throttle linkage connects back in.
I have an 08 with 1000 non commercial hours. I run covers off until fall.
Can you tell me what prop size and pitch you use with the 150 on the cvx16?
Raker 14.5”x24” and also I have a 26” too. I like both for how I drive the boat. If you were pulling tubes skiers, a 20”/21” would be more appropriate.
That’s nuts. I had a CVX 16. They’re rated for a 90hp max. I had a 120 on mine and !it would fly. That engine puts it in another league
Our 1979 CVX16 is rated to 125hp. 150 in the wrong hands could be lethal. Didn’t set this up for speed but rather for the acceleration. It’s a lotta fun.
New sub here. Great content. Much love to ya from Maryland❤❤❤
Thanks for the sub Melvin!
VERI VERI NAJS.
Such a nice boat and great engine. Wondering if Evinrude/Johnson will arise from the ashes one day.
It’s been a lotta fun. Thank you for the comments. I agree and hoping Evinrude comes back but I wouldn’t bet on it due to emissions.
The front anti-scalp wheels snap ring pin kept falling out on mine so I replaced them with bolts and double nutted them. Never had one fall off again. The center anti- scalp double wheels will get gummed up and stick to the bolt, causing the bolt to spin in the hole and wear the bolt and hole out. I welded some rod to the head of the bolt. This rod goes rearward and bends 90 degrees which then goes through a hole in the mount. No more spinning bolt to wear out.
Yep…good idea and something I’ve considered and will eventually do
23 psi in the front tires, 17 psi in the rear tires helps make the cuts better. The deck height adjuster by your right hand can over time and vibration settle lower so the grass is cutting lower than you want. I drilled a hole in the adjuster gear and frame, dropped a pin in the hole so the adjuster cannot move.
When you crank up the front end the jack screw threads need to be lubed. Knock off the plastic cover, it's not needed. Oil the threads when the front is cranked all the way up. It makes it easier to crank by quite a bit.
Recently blew the gearbox on by zd331. While looking at the parts computer at the dealer I noticed that a dipstick retrofit kit is available for the gearbox. Gearbox is $1550.
I’m sorry to hear that. My approach with the gearbox on our zd326 is to change out the gear oil on a 2 year cycle. My concern has always been with the box having a low oil capacity and condensation collecting internally. This approach has served me well. Gear oil is cheap compared to a gearbox replacement.
Hello, what prop are you using?
Raker 14.5”x24” and we also use a 26” too
What prop pitch and diameter are used in this video?
Raker 14.5”x24” and we also have used a 26” too. For improved acceleration and pulling tubes/skiers, would recommend 21” pitch
Way too much motor.
i have a Yamaha 115 on my cvx16 and its perfect can hit 52 mph and doesnt eat fuel like crazy because its a 4cyl not a 6
If you prefer a 115hp, you can watch my first video with a v4 I rebuilt. Ran nice and performed well.
To find one for sale from an individual like yourself is pure luck.
Thank you for the comments. It’s been an awesome boat. The 150 is overkill but in good hands that will avoid stupid, it’s a riot. Acceleration is stunning even with the 24” and 26” prop I typically run with.
I've got ZD326 Kubota and it's been leaving a mess in the center. The last time I was on it the little candle lit (most people have a bulb) and I thought... did I put the center blade on wrong? I'll check blades this afternoon. I searched KZread college and found this channel. I'll be back. <edit? The blades are just very dull
I once installed the blades upside down…felt like an idiot but decided to leave the video as is for laughs. Surprisingly it cut ok…just looked a little weird
I bought a 79 CVX16 with a 100hp Merc. Running good. For $1700 about 11 yrs ago. It needed new gel coat or compound buffing and minimal interior work. I Just used it for a couple summers pulling my kids knee boarding. Ive owned probably 15 boats in my life and the Glastron Carlson was the best handling funnest and CHEAPEST boat ive ever owned and i wish every summer I still had it
I know how you feel. They don’t makem like this anymore.
Great review! I'm hoping to get mine soon.
Absolutely love the Challenger! It rides and drives so nice.
Wish my Kubota zd18 had that hinged floor plate above my gear box
That’s a bummer to hear yours is without a hinged door.
I put my blades on upside down and all summer, i took them off to sharpen for this summer and i looked hard and realized they are upside down, they did cut fine but now they cut beautiful, i couldn’t believe i done that either, i guess im getting old or something😂 the zd326 is the best mower, hands down.
I know how you feel. Still can’t believe I did that. What’s so embarrassing is to have a follower watching your video and commenting on the upside down blade installation…lol. Now I just laugh about it.
Youngblood, I couldn’t agree more. We’ve had our 326 for 18 years and the Diesel engine still runs as strong as the day we brought it home.
Don't feel too bad, I installed the blades on my ZG upside-down too. Now, before I install new blades, I write on each blade "UP" and "DOWN"
how did you get that grommet on? I am having trouble getting it to go in.
What a crazy and hard way to do it. That bolt on the top is the fill hole. All you had to do was remove it with a 15mm or 17mm wrench to extract the gear oil and re-fill it.
To each his own. Do what is best for you
As a water kid growing up in the 50s and 60s, the best thing about this era was affordability.
Are those blade bolts rh thread or lh threat?
RH
you missed the front center pivot fitting / you almost have stand on your head to greese it
Yes…was missed in the original video but discussed in the write up…good catch!
mine has one on the front axle where it pivots in the center of the machine
There's no reason this boat shouldn't be able to do 100 MPH
I will disagree with your comment especially if you value your life.
Just bought a used ZG327 that had a new factory engine put in. So thanks for the heads up on the grease zerks, as I'm anal about doing maintenance. Think its around a 2010. Lot to learn about this machine and the pumps and PTO.
It’s been a great mower and if you stay on top of the maintenance including the tiny gear box oil changes and oil level, it should serve you well!
Question - Does this model has an Air Filter? if so, where is it located? Thanks!
That’s a great question and will get back with you…I’m not sure it has a filter
I put a 1 amp trickle charger on my on my 5 plus year old 2019 6.4 Challenger battery, and it's fully charged the next morning. (charge lite goes from orange to green) the only difference is that I hook it up under the hood, not in the truck.
We do the maintenance charger on cars, truck, boat, tractor, atv. The original 2007 truck battery lasted 13 years. Boat battery is 16 years and still going strong.
Can you let me know what brand mirror is on your boat. I have been looking for that vertical mount so I can install one on my 1979 Galstron Carlson CVX16. Thx
I will verify the brand for you
@@Stromzilla please send me the type and brand battery you referred to in an earlier video that is much lighter than conventional lead cell batteries. I finally completed my restoration project on my 1979 Glastron Carlson CVX16. Unfortunately I will disappoint the purest out there because my first order of business was to take off the crippled 1979 150hp Mercury and replaced with a 140HP Suzuki - mama wanted reliability :-) Then I proceeded to completely replace all wood in the boat with coosa composite on transom, stringer, floor, flotation encasements, and fuel deck and replaced bolster boards and bench seat back with pvc. Replaced all wiring and fuel lines. Reupholstered and added upholstered side boards along the floor on each side similar to the 1980 models - the added storage space is has really been a plus! Also had it clear coated and it can out beautiful - almost show room looking! Look forward to your reply on battery info (I no longer need the mirror info as I recently found one the mounts to hand rail). Thanks
get rid of the thru hub prop. they suck. get a semi clever hydromotive prop. and raise the engine water intakes just below the pad. you'll have a way better boat.
Ours does it too even when the engine is off it suddenly ticks. Seriously when its shut off it ticks! Touching nothing, not on at all.
I love those old Glastrons. I had a Jet Flite 14' little flyer back in the day. Max recommended horsepower placard be danged!
The best money can buy 👌
In love with this boat, shame they are kinda hard to get in EU or very expensive! Nice Combo dude enjoy it!
Thank you for the comments. It’s been a fun ride for sure!
After the movie Live and let Die every red blooded American male wanted one of these!
this boat, if it has the pad? will do low 70's with a 150hp. and a good prop.
I believe it!
How tall are you guys?? I want to know being 6’4” if I’ll fit with the mod
We are both 6’0” with 2-4” of headroom. If you’re long in the torso it’ll be tight. Call Van’s and discuss with them.
How fast ??
I’ve had it up to 63mph. Unfortunately I have to bury the bow to maintain stability. If we could eliminate the chine walking, I can easily see 70-plus mph.
“S” is a Side discharge mower.
Does it run
Missed the one underneath on the pivoting front axle
This spring i purchased a chris craft scorpion fishing boat with a 200hp Evinrude etec outboard.This motor is a 2005-2006. Right out of winter storage, into the water it started right up and ran great at high speed. I started tolling with it at 1.5 - 2.5 mph and after about an hour it shut off. It started right up and i could troll another 1/2 hour or so. The shutting off and restarting came more often and harder to start. I changed the fuel filter and in line water seperator. I went trolling again and there was no inprovement in the performance. I intend to clean and recalibrate the spark plugs. How do i know if the oil injection on this two strock is working currently and will improper oil mixture cause this problem? May Day on Chautauqua Lake, NY.
It’s possible you might have air in the oil lines. Try running the motor thru the winterizing process at least twice to clear out any potential air.
Pcv valve
Nice set up . Unfortunately if you overpower a boat ( in most states ) your insurance is void .
Not to mention negligence if there is an accident.
All it needs is an exhaust cutout so you can switch between loud and quiet and hear that beautiful engine scream every now and then.