REPOWER UPDATE

gettaway · Post by **gettaway** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 2:10 pm

After a hiatis on the repower project I am getting pretty close to getting the new engines in.

I know that most if not all think I am crazy for installing 165's, I think that for the type of boating I plan to do in so Cal, these will serve me well. with that out of the way,

I have completed the engine and transmission mounts to adapt the sixes to the boat, I have built the raw water pump mounts and just need to get the coolers mounted.

I sent the pulleys, mounts and valve covers off to the powder coaters and got them back this week, I have included some photos of the valve covers, I had our sign / decal company make new decals for the valve covers , what do you think?

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Allen Sr · Post by **Allen Sr** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 3:01 pm

They look real sharp!

trojanmanXS · Post by **trojanmanXS** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 3:22 pm

Ok here comes the dumb question , I have no clue about engines but what is the difference between the 318 and the 165? I'm thinking size? horsepower?cylinders? what is the benefit from the 165 motor opposed to the 318.

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 3:29 pm

The 318cid is a V8 Chrysler block and the 165hp is a 250cid inline 6 cylinder Chev block.

The valve covers look great. I had one of these engines in a boat that I used to own and I can honestly say that it was one of the most reliable engines that I ever owned.

RWS · Post by **RWS** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 4:36 pm

Nice detail work.

Those stickers really look professional.

If the site owners won't object, You shouldsell them on line

It would benefit this orphaned brand.

RWS

gettaway · Post by **gettaway** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 5:05 pm

thanks for the input,

the 165's are a 165 hp inline six cylinder engine. they are a simple reliable engien and will be neat and tidy in the engine room.

I have a pretty good sign guy and he did a great job on the "trojan yacht power" not that that ever exisited, but I think it looks great!

He made the Trojan logos for the side of the boat as well.

gettaway · Post by **gettaway** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 5:10 pm

BTW,

the trojan yacht power decals cost me 25$ including the art work set-up. after i installed them, they are worth every penny in apperance.

I was comp'd the mercruiser decals when I ordered a rather large number of company decals.

koviak · Post by **koviak** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 6:25 pm

They look fantastic! Please keep posting progress. I also am a big fan of the old six bangers as they are a great running power plant. Would love to see it when it's all together.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:20 pm

Nothing wrong with a inline 6 , I like mine even with out spark plugs

gettaway · Post by **gettaway** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 8:14 pm

thanks Paul, "prowlerfish" trust me, if I had my preference, and the budget, diesels would be the replacement without a doubt.

I hope to have them in in the next month, I just finished the heat exchanger mounts and have ordered new tranmission coolers, so, with work and all, it would be nice to be running y thanks giving

cheers!

Skargo · Post by **Skargo** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 9:15 pm

They look great! Love me some inline 6 action. I have one without spark plugs too, but it's in my tow rig that tows my smaller boat.

Natchamp · Post by **Natchamp** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 8:51 am

Those decals look great, sure makes it look professional! Glad to hear you are making progress. These projects always take longer than you would like (speaking only for myself). If you ever need an extra hand for anything don't hesitate to contact me, I'm up in Vista.

larryeddington · Post by **larryeddington** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 11:33 am

Very nice!

summer storm · Post by **summer storm** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 9:38 am

What kind of speed/GPH do you think you will get with these engines? With the price of fuel these days I have thought about the same thing. 90% of our cruising is in a no wake zone so I could live with 10 to 12 kts.

gettaway · Post by **gettaway** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:20 am

I am
hoping that I will be able to cruise at 12 to 14 knots in the 2000 to 2300 rpm range.

the original engines were Mercruiser 228's, GM 305's. When I bought the boat, I brought it from Long Beach CA to San Diego, 120 miles, I ran at 1900 rpm and cruised consistantly at 12-13 knts and burned 70 gallons of fuel for the trip. I ran for a total of just about 14 hours, including getting out of wilmington harbor, I left LB late so I headed to Oceanside for the night and then to San Diego the following day. It is about an hour run to when my slip is once inside the bay.

that being said
cruised 12-13 knots
70 gallons of fuel
14 hours run time slip to slip
= 5 gallons per hour.

these are rough numbers but I think it is fairly close.

So, the 165's should be able to easily run the same RPM , I have changed the transmissions from velvet drives to twin disc's but the ratio is the same and the props are the same 16X15

I hope to know for sure soon.