Trojan Boat Forum

Can someone walk me through replacing the impeller on a merc 233. Ford block. Id like to replace them before dropping in in3 weeks. Can you get to the back plate easily ? I will try and describe the replacement . Its not hard but some times you have to pull the pump ( always mark up and down . )

I know the top side were wood not sure if they covered them and if so what with , Owens used canvas , Someone will know . Bob ?

Its just slightly lower then the spray rails on the side ,maybe 3/4" . Sorry about my thumb . A F32 looked about the same place (no spray rails )

Red Flag !! Your coolant is wrong for the Detroit's You need a coolant that meets Detroit specs with the right SCAs .Without it cavation can cause cylinder sleeve damage . flush it and get the right stuff in it . Not sure if your gen set is sleeved but it would not hurt to do the same too it . I hav...

The F36 next to mine has one , if I can remember I will take a photo and mess distance off the water . Painted Water lines vary boat to boat . Mines the same year and there is a big diff .

Welcome , X2 on Beacon for parts

Garmin replied

Hello Paul,

No there will not be any issues. Let us know if you have further questions.





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Michael

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Very nice !!! And Yes you have Turbos 671TI The T is for turbo I is for intercooled . the 671 part is 6 cylinders 71 cubic inch per cylinder.

I believe Beacon has the right ones in stock

I contacted Garmin by email , waiting to here back .

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Sail Boat with a mule

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