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Found this in the files from 2004 however dated, the thread has lots of good info on the 8.1's Just ignore the diesel stuff Date: September 16, 2004 - 01:07 AM ] Repower with 8.1 gas or diesel Hopefully I can get some help. I want to repower a 1988.11 Meter Tojan express cruiser. The boat is about 3...

prowlersfish wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 17, 2019 12:54 pm

I highly recommend it be done OUT of the water

+1

RWS

tremendous differences between the EXPRESS and the MID CABIN models

I can help you with a specific question, as can many of us here on the Forum.

Beacon Marine is a great source for parts, wiring schematics and owners manuals

Lots of info here:

www.trojanboat.com

RWS

+1 on the dripless also, while your engine room is empty - lots of LED lighting Maybe an additional layer of sound insulation? point of information - the dash panel for a MECHANICAL diesel remains essentially the same, however I chose to add BOOST and PYROMETER gauges to best monitor engine performa...

Hey Bob, Please confirm with Crusader the diameter of your raw water inlet system. They told me mine was going to be an issue...… seacocks & strainers for the 454 too small. This combined with the shaft issues & props were the factors pushing me into diesel land, as the difference was getting smalle...

but wait, there's more...…. RWS --------------------------------------------- Interesting post to Egg Harbor website -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted 16 June 2004 10:55 PM 16 June 2004 09:55 PM Have any members with a 88-89 35' SF re...

additional performance info (from my files) keep in mind, these performance figures may be skewed by the manufacturer loading the boat as lightly as possible, etc I'd certainly consider this with a grain or TEN of salt FWIW -------------------------------------------- Looks like 3500 RPM will be the...

Hey Bob, Attached below is some information I found in my files regarding the 8.1 Crusaders. The info below is in regard to replacing 502's with the 8.1 Don't know if it will be of any help but here goes... RWS =================================================== Posted on Tuesday, December 07, 2004 ...

I was real serious about the 8.1's when I did my repower. At the time Crusader was offering them, NEW, with the gears, however, on the long shaft of the Express, the dealer recommended that I go to either a thicker shaft or replace the shafts with (?) aquamet 22's. (as I recall) The shafts should no...

greetings

You will find the website listed below a great source of information as well.

RWS

It's folks like you that make this FORUM a tremendous source of support for our orphaned BRAND.

Hope to see you continue to share your knowledge here with us all.

Wondering what kind of vessel you will choose next……


RWS

this is a GOOD THREAD

RWS

So very sorry to hear your news.

But they say...

When one door closes, another opens up

Good example of exactly why most of us with older boats should CYA and have insurance with AN AGREED TO VALUE

Perhaps you'll consider an International?

RWS

Is the water pump 2 or 4 hose ? Raw water pumps can run in either direction - just make sure the impellers are installed with vanes ‘squashed’ in the right direction for the expected rotation. To be clear Yes the pumps will run it either direction but flow will be reversed . As far as the Vane dire...

If you are going to replace it - it must come out. If your guy is going to repair it - as you said, it must come out. These units have become the albatross I was told they were taken out of production and due to several carbon monoxide deaths and the lawsuits that followed. Replacement parts were ma...