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- Mon May 25, 2020 7:27 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Bow rail up grade
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4618
Re: Bow rail up grade
I bought the last bow pulpit rail kit Beacon had and have had it or several years. All parts struts and connection to existing rail are present. I wound up not using. I checked and it fits all the F boats including F-28 through F-36. I do not need.
- Thu May 07, 2020 3:23 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Remember to change your impeller(s)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7171
Re: Remember to change your impeller (s)
mine disintegrated in the F28, changing now and changing the F36 next.
- Thu May 07, 2020 3:20 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: replacement distributors
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6414
- Thu May 07, 2020 3:16 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Distributors Chry 318 and Crusader 270
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2784
Re: Distributors Chry 318 and Crusader 270
I purchased my Billet Pertronix distributors through Summit racing and double checked with pertronix.com support to be sure correct. They were for my Crusaders 270 (same one for the big block) They offer them for 318 Chryslers also. There is a difference chev vs chry and that is that the cam gear is...
- Fri May 01, 2020 12:21 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Distributors Chry 318 and Crusader 270
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2784
Distributors Chry 318 and Crusader 270
This may get a bit windy. My 84 Tri-Cabin has 270 Crusaders and for 2 years or more have had difficulty getting them to run correctly. I had both carbies rebuilt by expert Cliff Ruggles and idle was perfect but port engine would backfire over 2200 RPM. Double checking timing and wiring all was perfe...
- Thu Apr 02, 2020 5:21 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Tips for reinstalling removable cabin roof on a 36' Tricabin
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3428
Re: Tips for reinstalling removable cabin roof on a 36' Tricabin
My son and I did ours to get the frig in. I am sorry I do not remember what sealer I used was from West Marine I think butyl sulfide. Put the bead down then set the roof put in the screws. After putting headliner in place we masked the groove in top off and filled with the same sealer and smooth. Ne...
- Mon Nov 04, 2019 3:09 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Aaron Bocknek -- 1960 to 2016
- Replies: 62
- Views: 52685
Re: Aaron Bocknek -- 1960 to 2016
Rest assured Aaron's memory is alive and well with this group and you can count on this group to help in any it can.
- Mon May 20, 2019 7:15 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Crusader 270 fuel line leaking
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2873
Crusader 270 fuel line leaking
Anyone had the inverted flare fitting on the steel fuel line from fuel pump to carby leak. It is double flared. I am thinking the fix will be with 3/8 copper using the steel ending fittings and of course use double flares. thoughts, I like the steel line but has some rust and think copper will seal ...
- Thu Mar 21, 2019 9:32 am
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Siezed Engine Drain Plugs - Alt Method to Drain Coolant
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2544
Re: Siezed Engine Drain Plugs - Alt Method to Drain Coolant
careful I had some stuck ones in Chryslers and some twisted off and had to used chisel to get the leaves out. I bought a set o 8 point sockets to use on square plugs and use 1/2 extension to turn internal plugs. Lot o extra work but got them out. Replaced with brass ones.
- Thu Mar 21, 2019 9:21 am
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: New to the forum. Hi.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9647
Re: New to the forum. Hi.
Welcome fellow f36 owner, have pretty much been through most all systems on mine, including new toilets and plumbing.
- Thu Aug 30, 2018 9:30 am
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Starter Humming
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7031
Re: Starter Humming
Look through inspection window or with starter out. Ring gear should solid against the shoulder of the flywheel if any gap it will need to be repaired. Ring gears are available, flywheel not available new.
- Wed Aug 29, 2018 4:46 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Starter Humming
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7031
Re: Starter Humming
The ring gear is on the flywheel but the starter comes from rear of engine in marine configuration. The ring gear is pressed on flywheel from the front end of the engine like it was to be used on a standard clutch flywheel which is what is what it is. Normally the starter would come from front of en...
- Sat Aug 25, 2018 10:50 am
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: My ammeter installation
- Replies: 23
- Views: 15927
Re: My ammeter installation
Hi P-dog, I have the meters but due to family first things I have not got time to install them. There were pictures you posted but gone now can you re- post them on here as Bob has fixed the picture posting issuer. I wan to make the install and include the Genny. I have a much larger sampler that wi...
- Wed Aug 08, 2018 7:42 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: 1976 chrysler 318 impeller
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3676
Re: 1976 chrysler 318 impeller
my 77 and 78 had single pocket Sherwood G5s G6 and G7 are the same, I am not user of part number but are readily available.
- Tue Aug 07, 2018 5:16 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: onan generator
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6289
Re: onan generator
I have rebuilt two onan raw water pumps, in particular what is expensive is the bearing and shaft. I have posted on the board pictures and what bearing to purchase. Bearing cost $31 then $100 for machine work to duplicate what inside the water pump. My pully actual was wallered out so I bought a new...