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by wolfnnj
Wed Mar 27, 2013 11:37 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?
Replies: 123
Views: 54950

Re: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?

I was just given two Todd seats they are nice captains chairs and extended mounts. I have those original f-bar seats ( re-upholstered last year) should I upgrade to the new Todd's and toss the old ones? I was never a fan of the f-bar seats. Any thoughts.
by wolfnnj
Wed Mar 27, 2013 11:27 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?
Replies: 123
Views: 54950

Re: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?

I have two 1 gallon bags full of original Trojan gauges if any one needs just let me know
by wolfnnj
Tue Mar 26, 2013 10:55 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?
Replies: 123
Views: 54950

Re: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?

I have new tanks and new sending units :)
by wolfnnj
Tue Mar 26, 2013 9:15 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?
Replies: 123
Views: 54950

Re: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?

I just had to post this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/F25-TROJ ... 1c314eaf9a

A trojan f-25 with a 454 engine WT ??? :?: :?: :?
by wolfnnj
Tue Mar 26, 2013 9:13 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?
Replies: 123
Views: 54950

Re: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?

well a minor set back I put oil in the new engine and at about 4 quarts it peed on my leg :( Turns out the timing chain cover had a welded piece on it and the weld broke......Chinese peice of &^^(*%$^& that being said I took the entire front end and bottom end apart and redid it all over. I ...
by wolfnnj
Fri Mar 22, 2013 7:16 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?
Replies: 123
Views: 54950

Re: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?

Does anyone have a PDF of the electrical diagrams in this year range F-26? :?:
by wolfnnj
Sun Mar 10, 2013 12:30 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?
Replies: 123
Views: 54950

Re: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?

Yes it's an HEI from AAA marine supply
Big D wrote:Looks great. Don't know if anybody has already asked but is that a "marine" distributor shown in the picture?
by wolfnnj
Sat Mar 09, 2013 7:02 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?
Replies: 123
Views: 54950

Re: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?

"You already know from the specs that the engine will not be too powerful for the PV31 transmission. Take that off your worry list." I read the information it says that no more than 260 hp at 4000 max rpms I would definitely need to spin this engine at 44-4600 rpm for full hp at WOT will t...
by wolfnnj
Sat Mar 09, 2013 6:22 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?
Replies: 123
Views: 54950

Re: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?

OK another day of work on the engine. Installed heat exchanger and all cooling hoses cept the trans and oil I have to install them to do so. Tomorrow I am pulling out the 318 and uncovering the boat. http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q543/wolfnnj/D9B69861-88E7-4BFF-94A5-E07D3AAB7919-1427-0000023BE...
by wolfnnj
Wed Mar 06, 2013 4:14 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?
Replies: 123
Views: 54950

Re: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?

Oil dipstick UGGHHH I have no Idea if it will fit I purchased three different ones and this is the shortest :? I went to michigan motorz and bought one that was 7 inches higher and that was the lowest one they had for this style 350. I am aging rapidly from the stress of all this .....will it fit? w...
by wolfnnj
Mon Mar 04, 2013 12:42 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?
Replies: 123
Views: 54950

Re: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?

Well now I have the exhaust manifolds completed http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q543/wolfnnj/6266E05A-CA63-4BF5-877A-54E5AAD5987A-6291-00000A1B9DB6D6AC.jpg http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q543/wolfnnj/579DE81E-79E9-40E2-AD52-C691F77FEAF0-6291-00000A1C0E341810.jpg Next weekend I am pulling ou...
by wolfnnj
Tue Feb 19, 2013 6:26 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?
Replies: 123
Views: 54950

Re: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?

I went out to Rhode Island ( 3.5 Hours 1 way) to pick up the trailer I found for $900. It has new suspension 4 brand new matching Michelin tires, and 52 rollers which are rough at best. :( . I don't know anything about roller trailers, and took a chance as this one had an 1974 f-25 on it. It is rate...
by wolfnnj
Sun Feb 17, 2013 4:28 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?
Replies: 123
Views: 54950

Re: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?

Water Pump installed today, intake manifold installed, alternator bracket and stand, Harmonic balancer, steel pulleys, valve covers, and thermostat housing. On my way up to rhode island to pick up the trailer tomorrow. :D http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q543/wolfnnj/2B857299-9F6F-47C0-A0C4-6A455...
by wolfnnj
Thu Feb 14, 2013 10:26 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?
Replies: 123
Views: 54950

Re: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?

I actually purchased a nibral 15x10 prop I got it for a song less than $200 with adjustments for the whole season included. I read my original manual it says 15x11 is the original on the 1971&72 Trojan F-26 pv31 (1:1) & 318 (225) I'm sure my 350 (260-70) and pv31 (1:1 ) w a 15X10 should be f...
by wolfnnj
Tue Feb 12, 2013 7:11 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?
Replies: 123
Views: 54950

Re: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?

I went out to Ocean Propeller Company in Toms River NJ today and picked up a 15X11 Prop. Tomorrow I will start with intake manifold assembly, water pump installation, and harmonic balancer installation. I will post pics . I am three weeks away from pulling out the old 318 and having a new priest and...