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by bcritical
Wed Aug 05, 2015 2:52 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Max rpm 2800
Replies: 73
Views: 35925

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.
by bcritical
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...
by bcritical
Tue Aug 04, 2015 5:24 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

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...
by bcritical
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...
by bcritical
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...