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by boatsnbars
Mon Jul 13, 2020 4:17 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Rudder post leak
Replies: 1
Views: 2402

Rudder post leak

Sorry for the long post. Over the last few years the starboard rudder has been leaking. This spring I repacked both sides but the starboard continued to leak no matter how much I tightened it. We left Saturday for a 5 hour run to start vacation. 45 minutes out the boat felt funny. We saw the aft pum...
by boatsnbars
Sun Sep 02, 2018 11:12 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Cape Cod Canal boat fire
Replies: 1
Views: 2385

Cape Cod Canal boat fire

https://www.facebook.com/WarehamDNR/?hc ... VvPJjgRegY

Use this link to the story and photos of a boat fire involving a Trojan F-36. You have to scroll down a bit to find the full article.

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by boatsnbars
Sun Mar 01, 2015 5:53 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: is it spring yet? when does everyone go in?
Replies: 27
Views: 14396

Re: is it spring yet? when does everyone go in?

My boat is behind a 15 foot tall snow bank created when we cleared the club parking lot. Also we had some damage to our marina from a tug and barge. I am hoping for mid-May at this point. We won't know for sure until the survey is complete of the marina damage. 3 foot thick ice is preventing the div...
by boatsnbars
Sat Oct 04, 2014 6:01 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Full throttle pics
Replies: 11
Views: 7294

Re: Full throttle pics

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by boatsnbars
Sun Aug 10, 2014 8:28 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Prop problems
Replies: 1
Views: 2116

Re: Prop problems

I'm going to replace my props due to recent damage. What diameter and pitch are others with F-36's running?
by boatsnbars
Thu Jul 31, 2014 6:15 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Prop problems
Replies: 1
Views: 2116

Prop problems

Snapped one blade off my port prop. Looks like fatigue. Anyone know of some 20x20's? Shaft is 1.375".
by boatsnbars
Wed Jun 18, 2014 11:21 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Stuck intake valve
Replies: 15
Views: 9361

Re: Stuck intake valve

Update: The boat went back in to the water on June 6. I had to replace the oil pan because it was leaking. I also replaced the exhaust manifolds with OEM's. Everything seems to be working well now. I will be replacing the gasket between the riser and manifold every year as maintenance as it seems to...
by boatsnbars
Mon May 19, 2014 8:54 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Trim Tab hydraulic leak
Replies: 9
Views: 5157

Re: Trim Tab hydraulic leak

Same exact thing happened to me last year. I called InstaTrim and ordered new hose. It's sold by the foot. I used stainless hose clamps on the external fittings. I did a rough measurement then added a few feet. The part of the hose that is outside the boat takes the most abuse. I curled some up insi...
by boatsnbars
Wed May 14, 2014 9:21 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Stuck intake valve
Replies: 15
Views: 9361

Re: Stuck intake valve

Sorry I meant signs of water, rust, pitting, dried salt built up in the exhaust manifold ports. They are going to magnaflux the heads to check for cracks. My engines are fresh water cooled, so the only way salt water could get in is thru the risers. The engine and the exhaust manifolds are cooled wi...
by boatsnbars
Wed May 14, 2014 7:39 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Stuck intake valve
Replies: 15
Views: 9361

Re: Stuck intake valve

Okay, heads are off and at the machine shop. Water was in the middle two cylinders on one side and the middle cylinder closest to the rear on the other. What I noticed was there wasn't a metal block-off plate between the exhaust manifold and the riser, just one gasket. The gasket that was there had ...
by boatsnbars
Tue May 13, 2014 11:13 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Stuck intake valve
Replies: 15
Views: 9361

Re: Stuck intake valve

Oh yeah, I have been taking pictures and will post them for everyone to comment on when I get a chance.
by boatsnbars
Tue May 13, 2014 11:11 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Stuck intake valve
Replies: 15
Views: 9361

Re: Stuck intake valve

Mike thanks for the info. I tapped the stuck valve with a brass drift pin before doing anything and it was still frozen. I fogged the motor myself last year, as I have done for many years with no problems. Engine is out now and doesn't look like the rear main seal is leaking. I will check the cam wh...
by boatsnbars
Tue May 13, 2014 9:13 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Stuck intake valve
Replies: 15
Views: 9361

Re: Stuck intake valve

I have separators and the fuel is clean. I won't be able to see what caused it to stick till I get the heads off this afternoon. Some quick internet research makes me think this is a common problem with big block GM's.
by boatsnbars
Mon May 12, 2014 10:10 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Stuck intake valve
Replies: 15
Views: 9361

Re: Stuck intake valve

Rusty manifold bolts. Also, my yacht club has everything needed to pull the motor with ease, crane, work shop, motor stand, etc. All the bolts and cables came out/off easy. It's all disconnected and the engine should be out tomorrow and back in by early next week. I was not in the water yet anyway s...
by boatsnbars
Mon May 12, 2014 11:16 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Stuck intake valve
Replies: 15
Views: 9361

Re: Stuck intake valve

Two more to add to the list, thanks.