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by Merchdoor
Sat Jun 19, 2021 9:49 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Oil pan gasket question
Replies: 1
Views: 1719

Oil pan gasket question

Chrysler 318. Received an oil pan gasket kit with 7 gaskets. There is a “U” shaped rubber gasket that came with the kit but doesn’t seem to fit anywhere. Can’t find instructions anywhere. In the kit or online. Does anyone know if this is possibly a multi engine kit and is not used on a 318? Thank you.
by Merchdoor
Tue Aug 14, 2018 9:46 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Swim Deck Project
Replies: 7
Views: 6326

Re: Swim Deck Project

Wow. Not sure how long it took to make but the end result turned out beautiful. Great job.
by Merchdoor
Fri Aug 03, 2018 9:02 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Ignition overload
Replies: 8
Views: 5439

Re: Ignition overload

Well it took a year but the fix was found by accident. It seems there was a wire near the steering housing. When you turned the wheel a certain there was enough flex on the wheel that it moved just enough to touch the wire and ground out the ignition and shut off the motor. Replaced the wire and eve...
by Merchdoor
Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:58 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Bulkhead replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 2384

Re: Bulkhead replacement

Thank you. I have a Clean Machine.
by Merchdoor
Sun Jul 29, 2018 11:21 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Bulkhead replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 2384

Bulkhead replacement

F30 - I am replacing my bulkhead between the cabin and engine room. While removing the rotted wood I noticed that the rear deck is supported only in the middle by the two main stringers. Since there was so much bad work done on this boat I am questioning if this support is correct. I have two main s...
by Merchdoor
Tue Jun 13, 2017 1:21 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Fixing cabin wall vinyl F-32
Replies: 6
Views: 4611

Re: Fixing cabin wall vinyl F-32

Can you tell me where you purchased your vinyl from.
Thank you
by Merchdoor
Mon Jun 12, 2017 3:59 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Soft flybridgd floor
Replies: 11
Views: 9310

Re: Soft flybridgd floor

Have not used it but was going to give it a try. Did you try it?
by Merchdoor
Mon Jun 12, 2017 3:45 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Ignition overload
Replies: 8
Views: 5439

Re: Ignition overload

I will do that. Thank you so very much for the help. I really appreciate it. I'll let you know how I make out.
by Merchdoor
Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:39 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Ignition overload
Replies: 8
Views: 5439

Re: Ignition overload

The wire comes from the coil to the 40 amp breaker. There breaker has two wires coming off it. One runs directly from the 40 amp breaker to the 15 amp breaker. This feeds the ignition switch. I initially disconnected the wire from the coil to the distributor cap to try and isolate the issue. When I ...
by Merchdoor
Mon Jun 12, 2017 6:19 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Ignition overload
Replies: 8
Views: 5439

Re: Ignition overload

I installed a 15 amp fuse to replace the 15 amp breaker. At first I unplugged the ignition coil wire and turned the key on without starting the engine and the overload popped. So I replaced the wire. It seemed to work then started to blow again. The battery is new and has a full charge. Haven't chan...
by Merchdoor
Sun Jun 11, 2017 8:26 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Ignition overload
Replies: 8
Views: 5439

Ignition overload

1978 Trojan f30 with Chrysler 318. Engine starts up and runs fine for about 5 minutes then overload trips. I replaced the wire from the overload to the main overload on the engine and installed an inline fuse to replace the overload for temporary use and the fuse still blows. Any suggestions?