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by wolfnnj
Sun Oct 18, 2015 1:11 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: WOT Questions
Replies: 17
Views: 8433

Re: WOT Questions

I weighed all of your input and I decided to go for it this morning and opened it up slowly after a nice 20 min warm up ( it was cold this morning in NJ ) . The good news is that sea tow has a fast response time (Just Kidding). I was able to WOT to 4750 RPM at a speed of 27.4 knots on GPS with full ...
by wolfnnj
Wed Oct 14, 2015 12:42 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: WOT Questions
Replies: 17
Views: 8433

Re: WOT Questions

I probably won't be happy until I break it again lol I replaced my engine with a 350 instead of a 318 with no impact at all on speed or performance. I don't produce 260 hp until 4800 I can't get to my peak hp since I can't get the Rpms up there. So I increased my ponys with no use of them. Seems kin...
by wolfnnj
Tue Oct 13, 2015 12:08 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: WOT Questions
Replies: 17
Views: 8433

Re: WOT Questions

@dog house
Have you ever run your boat over 4K or do you have the 318 still?
by wolfnnj
Mon Oct 12, 2015 10:15 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: WOT Questions
Replies: 17
Views: 8433

Re: WOT Questions

Capt. M My year f-26 is known for nose dives hard to port in three different sea situations and I'll explain what your missing here In a strong under tow ( if I am following a twin screw too closely as well) my bow digs in when on plane and goes hard to port. This is not a situation where I need wot...
by wolfnnj
Mon Oct 12, 2015 11:44 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: WOT Questions
Replies: 17
Views: 8433

WOT Questions

Hi all I pulled up a lobster pot late last year and destroyed my tranny (PV31 V-drive) prior to the lobster pot everytime i got the rpm to 4000 the damper plate blew a spring into the bellhousing causing chaos. I had to pull the engine last year and replace a damper plate 3 times. I put the boat up ...
by wolfnnj
Wed Aug 13, 2014 10:46 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: I can't breathe !!! Exhaust problems
Replies: 9
Views: 5825

Re: I can't breathe !!! Exhaust problems

Since I have oversized tanks I would have to pull the motor to accomplish an inside relocation. I was thinking about a toilet flange and some PVC piping on the outside with brackets secured to the transom
by wolfnnj
Wed Aug 13, 2014 3:18 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: I can't breathe !!! Exhaust problems
Replies: 9
Views: 5825

Re: I can't breathe !!! Exhaust problems

My exhaust is under the E & W in your picture.
by wolfnnj
Wed Aug 13, 2014 2:23 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: I can't breathe !!! Exhaust problems
Replies: 9
Views: 5825

I can't breathe !!! Exhaust problems

Hey all, I am having a major issue everytime I used my boat my exhaust whips up into the boat and I or at least one of my passengers chum the water on every trip. I have tried various combinations of windows and hatches opened and closed, the only thing that seems to work is going 1500 rpm with no t...
by wolfnnj
Mon Jul 21, 2014 3:43 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?
Replies: 123
Views: 54695

Re: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?

That it is
I put new rollers new winch new u bolts new springs new tires it tracks perfectly thanks again.
by wolfnnj
Mon Jul 21, 2014 3:25 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?
Replies: 123
Views: 54695

Re: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?

Yes
by wolfnnj
Sat May 24, 2014 11:18 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1977 clean machine upgrade?
Replies: 4
Views: 3467

Re: 1977 clean machine upgrade?

The doctor selling it wants 2500 for it I think it's a
Steal but no more trailering no more cheap (gas) excursions. Etc.
by wolfnnj
Fri May 23, 2014 11:12 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1977 clean machine upgrade?
Replies: 4
Views: 3467

1977 clean machine upgrade?

I have the opportunity to upgrade my 72 f-26 to a 77 clean machine w 350ci 270 hp v8's. Is there anything I should know before getting rid of my perfect running f-26 and starting a new Wallet draining project? Are these well handling sea vessels ? What is the top speed and cruising speed? What am I ...
by wolfnnj
Fri May 23, 2014 4:36 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Loss of power
Replies: 12
Views: 7343

Re: Loss of power

Don't switch to rubber if you don't have to but do re-Teflon (the yellow Teflon not white) all fittings including to the carbs.
by wolfnnj
Fri May 23, 2014 2:33 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Loss of power
Replies: 12
Views: 7343

Re: Loss of power

+1 fuel filters
by wolfnnj
Fri May 23, 2014 12:22 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
Replies: 10
Views: 5446

Re: Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

+1