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by Bear
Tue Sep 26, 2017 6:40 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Prop size rpms cooling
Replies: 3
Views: 2754

Prop size rpms cooling

Ok 1986 f32 crusader 350s , I finally got the cooling correct previous owner had it salt water cooled then converted it over to anti freeze closed system had cooling problems went thru the usual solutions but lost compression in one cylinder started to get white smoke took the heads off they were de...
by Bear
Sat Aug 26, 2017 6:33 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: ? Raw Water Cooling in the Salt ?
Replies: 12
Views: 9882

Re: ? Raw Water Cooling in the Salt ?

I would never buy a salt water cooled engine again mine was converted over to fresh water anti freeze system a year later the engine started overheated white smoke sweet smell of anti freeze lost compression in one cylinder took heads off they were paper thin breached through the gasket found a ton ...
by Bear
Sat Jul 15, 2017 11:33 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Antifreeze turns black
Replies: 1
Views: 1803

Antifreeze turns black

Hi I have a f32 with 1986 crusaders 350 the antifreeze turns black these engines were salt water cooled for a few years then converted back to fresh water cool , I flushed both engines with radiator cleaner put fresh antifreeze in, was clean for awhile then turned black again assuming its rust has a...
by Bear
Fri Jul 07, 2017 6:17 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Blower motor
Replies: 4
Views: 3463

Re: Blower motor

Thank you sounds like it's a pain to get to there isn't much on these boats that are hard to get to that's what I like about them easy to work on inline might be the way to go thank you glad I asked
by Bear
Fri Jul 07, 2017 9:11 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Blower motor
Replies: 4
Views: 3463

Blower motor

1986 f32 blower motor trips after few minutes can it be rebuilt or replace easier , I know it's on starboard side is there another one? Thanks in advance jim
by Bear
Thu Jan 26, 2017 11:12 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Window channels
Replies: 6
Views: 4831

Re: Window channels

Interested sent you a message
by Bear
Sat Jan 21, 2017 1:17 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Window channels
Replies: 6
Views: 4831

Re: Window channels

Sounds good I'll call did you take yours apart yet is it hard
by Bear
Sat Jan 21, 2017 12:01 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Window channels
Replies: 6
Views: 4831

Window channels

Hi I have an 85 f32 all my side windows are loose the foward part of the window both sides silde back , pretty sure this is a stationery window, thinking of getting new tracks for them how hard is it to take these windows out and replace the tracks, also the small vent window on the windshield is mi...
by Bear
Sat Jan 21, 2017 11:45 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Removing fly bridge
Replies: 15
Views: 11135

Re: Removing fly bridge

I have a 85 f-32 I bought it with no top on it I have a top but like it without, the guy I bought it from took it off says the boat handles better and doesn't rock as much not that was a big issue pretty stable boats it only stands to reason without the weight the boat handles better ,he said better...
by Bear
Sat Jan 21, 2017 11:44 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Removing fly bridge
Replies: 15
Views: 11135

Re: Removing fly bridge

I have a 85 f-32 I bought it with no top on it I have a top but like it without, the guy I bought it from took it off says the boat handles better and doesn't rock as much not that was a big issue pretty stable boats it only stands to reason without the weight the boat handles better ,he said better...
by Bear
Thu Nov 03, 2016 5:26 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Throttles creeping
Replies: 2
Views: 1890

Re: Throttles creeping

Thanks for the info sounds easy
by Bear
Thu Nov 03, 2016 6:12 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Throttles creeping
Replies: 2
Views: 1890

Throttles creeping

On my 1986 f32 the throttles keep creeping down this just started out of no where ! Is there an adjustment ? Cables maybe? But both are doing it. I have 350 crusaders any thoughts experiences thanks Jim
by Bear
Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:27 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Gas line problem ?
Replies: 4
Views: 2713

Re: Gas line problem ?

Ok guys I took the check valve and found chunks of orange silicon I'm thinking its from the gas gauge someone may have used some kind of sealant it was like soft rubber like rtv cleaned it out started it, 10 min job, working on this f32 is a dream compared to my old boat this would of took an hour t...
by Bear
Thu Sep 15, 2016 9:26 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Gas line problem ?
Replies: 4
Views: 2713

Re: Gas line problem ?

Thanks the vent is clear I will check the anti siphon and check for any filters theres only one on the engine that I see that's something I want to add this winter
by Bear
Thu Sep 15, 2016 6:26 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Gas line problem ?
Replies: 4
Views: 2713

Gas line problem ?

Hi my 1986 f32 crusader 350s has four gas tanks when I put it on the rear back starboard tank for the starboard engine after running for awhile the engine starts to back fire Rpm go down like its starving for gas I put the forward tank on by itself or in combination with the rear it runs fine. All t...