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- Wed Aug 05, 2015 2:52 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Max rpm 2800
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Re: Max rpm 2800
How did this turn out did you fix it with fuel or props or something else. I have a similar problem only getting to 3300 but get full range in neutral.
- Tue Aug 04, 2015 5:26 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: 36' 1973 Trojan Tri-cabin Engine specs needed
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6278
Re: 36' 1973 Trojan Tri-cabin Engine specs needed
Have you checked to make sure your carb secondaries are fully open when at full throttle position? I have seen boats where the owner purposefully adjusted the throttles to keep the secondaries closed to save fuel. no problem getting to 6K and secondary opening out of gear. I also can see the second...
- Tue Aug 04, 2015 5:24 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: 36' 1973 Trojan Tri-cabin Engine specs needed
- Replies: 10
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Re: 36' 1973 Trojan Tri-cabin Engine specs needed
When I bought the boat the props on the boat were totally gone. I found what I thought was a spare prop and found another to match local salvage marina. I think this was a wrong course of action. So if anyone with this type of boat could help me determine what the factory correct Dia and Pitch for m...
- Tue Aug 04, 2015 10:43 am
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: 36' 1973 Trojan Tri-cabin Engine specs needed
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6278
Re: 36' 1973 Trojan Tri-cabin Engine specs needed
SO I have not been able to find the reason for the rpm to only be at 3300. Again everything runs fine the engine are 351 Fords stock. Does anyone know where I can find the spec sheet for this boat? I have been running at 3000 at 20knots but that seem like a bad spot to be when WOT is at 3300? How ca...
- Mon Sep 15, 2014 3:17 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: 36' 1973 Trojan Tri-cabin Engine specs needed
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6278
36' 1973 Trojan Tri-cabin Engine specs needed
I am trying to find information on what I should expect from my Trojan Engine are Ford 351 ie Mercruiser 255. WOT? Speed @ WOT? Cruise Speed and RPM. I only get at WOT 3300 RPM and 21MPH. I have been cruising at 2800 PRM and 16MPH. To me this seems right but the WOT seems like it should be at 4000-4...