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by guglielmo6160
Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:00 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Onan 7.5 Gen set
Replies: 55
Views: 18320

no I dont see a data plate, that was my next question,
how can I find out what type of gen it is? year model etc
is there a good source for parts ?
thanks
by guglielmo6160
Mon Dec 17, 2012 4:13 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Onan 7.5 Gen set
Replies: 55
Views: 18320

thanks for all the good info , I will make certain I look into all those items, the gen works , and it runs perfectly , it is not without issues, 1st it needs a 12 v solenoid , for sure, you have to jump the solenoid to fire it off 2nd i it needs the rocker start /stop switch, replaced, dosent run u...
by guglielmo6160
Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:54 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Onan 7.5 Gen set
Replies: 55
Views: 18320

Onan 7.5 Gen set

not to keep beating a dead horse, but I came across this today at a garage sale near my house today, it has only surface rust, and looks ugly, but it runs smooth and seems to work correctly , it starts right up and I put as many loads on it as I could find, and it seems to power them all up with eas...
by guglielmo6160
Sun Dec 16, 2012 9:54 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: What Size Bilge Pumps.
Replies: 7
Views: 2692

when I install bilge pumps, here is what I do 1 I make it so no matter what happens I cant shut off at least one pump, which means no shut off switch at all, direct to at least one batt 2. more gallons per hour is always better 3. dont cheese out on quality, get the best one you can afford, and alwa...
by guglielmo6160
Sun Dec 16, 2012 3:38 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: new wall covering
Replies: 42
Views: 20364

thanks RW that means alot ,, especially from you, I get the impression your a perfectionist. I kind of am in my own way, and I wish I had unlimited funds to do it like Trojan did in 1983, This way at the very least, it came out conservative and clean. The finish looks like a textured piece of formic...
by guglielmo6160
Sun Dec 16, 2012 9:02 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: New old boat
Replies: 27
Views: 10057

Em63

?????? I dont understand your comments, is this suppose to be a new boat??
and water in the bilge is normal yes???
by guglielmo6160
Sat Dec 15, 2012 6:03 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: new wall covering
Replies: 42
Views: 20364

Im using Kilz Oil based primer, I decided to go with an orange peel covering, that I sprayed on with my pattern gun, chosing a very light , not to bumpy covering, came out very nice, the final finish will be top side marine paint from Rustoleum which is one of my favorite coatings,, white and almond...
by guglielmo6160
Sat Dec 15, 2012 3:36 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Kinda cool
Replies: 9
Views: 4823

thats the cats ass
by guglielmo6160
Sat Dec 15, 2012 3:34 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Trojan Decal
Replies: 9
Views: 3831

I received the decals today. There real nice, there actually more like 3D type decals, meaning they have a clear gel type covering over the Trojan Logo, kinda neat. Now Im going to see if they hold up in the Florida sun. They are suppose to be UV protected, so lets see. But as far as quality goes th...
by guglielmo6160
Fri Dec 14, 2012 6:15 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: My prayers to our CT friends
Replies: 28
Views: 11009

our world is becoming un fixable, how tragic, I cant stop crying, this is a sign of the times, how desperate people have become to do such a horrible horrible thing to another human, and more horrific a child. Its beyond anger at this point. How can someone have lost their way so badly to do this? P...
by guglielmo6160
Thu Dec 13, 2012 7:03 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Trojan Birthday present
Replies: 7
Views: 3766

very groovy
by guglielmo6160
Thu Dec 13, 2012 6:18 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: new wall covering
Replies: 42
Views: 20364

http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo63/guglielmo6160/trojan3013.jpg http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo63/guglielmo6160/trojan3005.jpg I may go with the fabric, but still havent made up my mind, if I do use fabric I will hire someone to install it, as I know my limitations, I want it installed c...
by guglielmo6160
Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:42 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: new wall covering
Replies: 42
Views: 20364

here are some updated pics of the progress, I filled in a few holes that where previously used for a radio and who knows what else, in the priming stage at the moment I will post the finished cabin once done, still n ot sure what I will be covering it with http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo63/gug...
by guglielmo6160
Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:58 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: velvet drive question
Replies: 16
Views: 7050

whats the fluid of choice here? I know ATF? any brands that you guys are partial to?
by guglielmo6160
Mon Dec 10, 2012 10:03 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: velvet drive question
Replies: 16
Views: 7050

I dont know
I recently purchased this boat, so I couldnt tell. It does look /smell clean,
maybe I should just change it to be sure.