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by James moran
Wed Aug 22, 2018 1:30 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F26 paragon vdrive intermittent issues
Replies: 4
Views: 3527

Re: 1971 F26 paragon vdrive intermittent issues

It seemed to rev like I shifted into a different gear with a slight rattle. I powered down and was able to power up to 2000 rpm with no problem.
by James moran
Tue Aug 21, 2018 4:46 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F26 paragon vdrive intermittent issues
Replies: 4
Views: 3527

1971 F26 paragon vdrive intermittent issues

Hello I have a 1971 trojan f26 that has been repowered with a 360 and paragon pv32r trans with v drive. It runs great and the family loves it. We tool around the long island sound and are comfortable on it for long weekends with 2 kids and the dog. The engine runs real smooth but I have had 3 events...
by James moran
Tue Jun 19, 2018 6:59 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Share a photo of your trojan
Replies: 71
Views: 176538

Re: Share a photo of your trojan

1971 f26 in NewLondon CT
by James moran
Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:01 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1972 F26 stuffing box access
Replies: 3
Views: 3760

Re: 1972 F26 stuffing box access

Thank you for the advice and I am happy to report that I was successful in swapping out my stuffing Box with the graphite packing. I had to make wrenches out of 1/4 inch thick aluminum cut to accomidate the 2" nuts and clear all obstructions. I also had to make a custom curved bar so that it co...
by James moran
Sun Apr 15, 2018 2:27 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1972 F26 stuffing box access
Replies: 3
Views: 3760

1972 F26 stuffing box access

I have a purchased 1972 Trojan F-26 last fall. It was owned by a marine mechanic for 25 years. He re powered it in 1994 with a Chrysler 360 with a paragon P31-R V drive. It has approximately 1000 hours.He took very good care of this boat. I love this boat and have spent some time upgrading all the f...